1. Tourist visa is required for citizens of United States of America.

1. Two visa application form. Yemen Visa Application for Citizens of United States of America
2. Original, signed United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
3. Passport-type photographs: 2
4. Doctor’s note. Letter from physician confirming that the applicant is free of all communicable diseases.
5. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to the Embassy of Yemen, Visa Section, Washington, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
   • Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
   • State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Yemen.
   • Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. multiple entry business visa).
   • Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
6. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Yemen. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Yemen, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
   • Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
   • State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Yemen.
   • Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).

Applications are subject to approval and may take up to 3 months.

The embassy of Yemen is CLOSED every Friday.