How to get a Yemen visa from Ghana

• This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Yemen for tourism purposes.
• You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
• All visitors to Yemen must carry a valid passport.
• Applicants seeking this visa need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Yemen.
• An invitation letter from a tour agency in Yemen is also acceptable.
• This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as the applicant’s relationship with them.
• During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
• The Yemeni tourist visa is valid for only 90 days.
• You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires.

• This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Yemen for business purposes.
• You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Yemen company you will be visiting.
• This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
• If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
• If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
• Your bank statement from the last 6 months is needed.
• Self-employed people will submit proof of business registration.
• You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
• It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.

The currency used in Yemen is the Yemeni rial or riyal.

There is currently no Yemeni embassy in Ghana. Applicants are advised to use consulates in neighboring countries for their applications.

The ongoing conflict and the extreme threat of terrorism and kidnapping presents a significant risk to tourists in Yemen.

No. Yemen is not one of the 26 Schengen countries.

Sanaʽa, also spelled Sanaa or Sana, is the largest city in Yemen and the centre of Sanaʽa Governorate.