🇾🇪 Yemen for 🇨🇼 CW citizens

The Permanent Mission of Yemen to the UN requires passports to be valid at least six months beyond intended departure and to have at least one blank page for visa issuance. The Embassy of Yemen in Japan specifies passport validity of more than 3 months and at least one blank page; using 6 months covers the stricter requirement. Some Yemeni missions and secondary sources note that passports containing Israeli visas may be refused; applicants should confirm current practice with the relevant mission.

Embassy of Yemen in Japan lists one passport‑size photo (3×4 or 4×5 cm) as a required document for tourist visas. Other Yemeni missions (e.g., Permanent Mission to the UN) require two recent passport‑sized colour photographs; applicants should follow the specific mission’s instructions on quantity.

Yemeni embassies (e.g., Japan, Poland, UN Mission) require applicants to complete an official visa application form, often downloadable from the mission’s website or the eVisa portal. Forms must typically be completed in English or Arabic and signed; some missions require typed forms.

Embassy of Yemen in Japan requires an English schedule listing arrival and departure dates and the cities and hotels to stay in for tourist visas. Other missions and visa service providers require a copy of round‑trip airline tickets or itinerary; applicants are generally advised not to purchase non‑refundable tickets until a visa is issued.

Embassy of Yemen in Japan requires hotel names in the English schedule; other missions (e.g., Embassy of Yemen in Poland) require hotel bookings or inviting person/organisation details depending on visa type. Applicants staying with friends or relatives should provide an invitation letter including address and contact details of the host.

The Permanent Mission of Yemen to the UN requires an invitation letter from Yemeni immigration authorities for most visas. The Embassy of Yemen in Poland specifies that tourist visas require a travel agent letter and contact information; visitor visas require information about the inviting person or organisation. Some missions may accept an invitation from a private host instead of a travel agency for non‑group tourism; applicants must follow the specific mission’s guidance.

Embassy of Yemen in Japan requires non‑Japanese nationals applying in Japan to submit a copy of their foreign registration card and re‑entry permit. Other Yemeni missions may require proof of legal residence in the country where the application is lodged (e.g., residence card, long‑term visa).

The Permanent Mission of Yemen to the UN requires a doctor’s letter confirming absence of contagious or communicable diseases for visa issuance. The U.S. Department of State and multiple Yemeni missions report that Yemen has HIV/AIDS‑related travel restrictions and requires a medical certificate as part of the visa process. Some consulates and visa service providers specify that the certificate should explicitly mention freedom from communicable diseases such as tuberculosis and other infectious conditions; applicants should confirm exact wording with the mission.

The Permanent Mission of Yemen to the UN and other missions require a pre‑paid, self‑addressed envelope with tracking for returning passports when applications are submitted by mail. Applicants applying in person may instead collect passports directly from the consular section; local procedures vary by mission.

The Permanent Mission of Yemen to the UN requires a letter of approval from both mother and father, signed and notarised, for applicants under 18. Other missions may have similar requirements for minors; applicants should check age thresholds and any additional documentation (e.g., birth certificate, custody documents).

While not always listed explicitly on Yemeni embassy websites, many missions and intermediary visa services expect applicants to demonstrate adequate funds for their stay. Where a sponsor in Yemen covers expenses, a sponsorship or guarantee letter may be requested instead of personal bank statements.