Yemen - Official visa - Service: Visa Requirements

Single Entry

1Required Documents

  • Two (2) completed application forms Two (2) completed application forms
    Two (2) completed application forms
    All application forms must be typed and must include: • The Sponsor / Host in Yemen. (e.g., U.S. Embassy in Sana’a, U.S. Consulate in Sana’a, etc.) • Residential address in Yemen(e.g. Hotel, family or friend’s house, etc.).
  • Valid Passport Valid Passport
    Valid Passport

    Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.  

    If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.

    (Important Note:  Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)

  • Passport Copy Passport Copy
    Passport Copy

    Please provide one clear copy of your passport's information page. 

  • Passport-type photograph Passport-type photograph
    Passport-type photograph

    You must provide a passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office).  You can upload a digitial photo here for us to process.

    Photo Requirements:

    - Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.

    - You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.

    - Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis

    - Taken in the last 6 months

    - Use a plain white or off-white background

  • Original letter from the Government Agency Original letter from the Government Agency
    Original letter from the Government Agency

    An original letter from the concerned Government agency (e.g. of State, Dept. of the Army, Dept. of the Navy, etc.).

    The letter must include: • Your position (e.g., Colonel, Engineer, etc.) and the purpose of your visit. • Name and phone number of your point of contact in Yemen and confirmation of your sponsor during your stay in Yemen.

  • Invitation Letter Invitation Letter
    Invitation Letter

    An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in Yemen. The invitation should contain:
    • Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
    • Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures).
    • Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual);
    • The letter should be printed on the inviting organizations letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Yemen, Visa Section", signed and stamped with the institution/company seal.

2Consular and Service Fees

# Detail Fee
1 Consulate Fee $5
2 Service Fee $209.00

3Ship Documents

1.) Place the above mentioned documents in a FedEx Letter.

2.) Send the FedEx Letter to us at :

Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing

5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 850
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

The expected processing time for this visa application is 5 business days.

Please note that processing times, fees, and requirements are based on government rules and are subject to change without notice.

1Gather Documentation for a Yemen Visa

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. Two (2) completed application forms

All application forms must be typed and must include: • The Sponsor / Host in Yemen. (e.g., U.S. Embassy in Sana’a, U.S. Consulate in Sana’a, etc.) • Residential address in Yemen(e.g. Hotel, family or friend’s house, etc.).
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. Valid Passport

Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.  

If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.

(Important Note:  Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)

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. Passport Copy

Please provide one clear copy of your passport's information page. 

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. Passport-type photograph

You must provide a passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office).  You can upload a digitial photo here for us to process.

Photo Requirements:

- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.

- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.

- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis

- Taken in the last 6 months

- Use a plain white or off-white background

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. Original letter from the Government Agency

An original letter from the concerned Government agency (e.g. of State, Dept. of the Army, Dept. of the Navy, etc.).

The letter must include: • Your position (e.g., Colonel, Engineer, etc.) and the purpose of your visit. • Name and phone number of your point of contact in Yemen and confirmation of your sponsor during your stay in Yemen.

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. Invitation Letter

An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in Yemen. The invitation should contain:
• Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
• Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures).
• Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual);
• The letter should be printed on the inviting organizations letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Yemen, Visa Section", signed and stamped with the institution/company seal.

2Consular and Service Fees

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2.1 Consular and Service Fees

Yemen visa fees are as below :

# Detail Fee
1 Consulate Fee $5
2 Service Fee $209.00

3Ship your Application to Passports and Visas.com

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3.1 Place the above documents in an Overnight Envelope

Enclose the documents from Section 1 (Gather Documents for your Yemen  Visa) and a print out of your order confirmation in an Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc).

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3.2 Send the Application Materials to Us

Please Note: If you paid for an inbound shipping service your account manager will contact you to provide a FedEx shipping label via email to send us your completed application. 

Send the Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc) to us at :

Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing

5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 850
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111