AfghanistanYemen: Visa required

AfghanistanYemen

Do Afghanistan passport holders need a visa for Yemen?

Visa required

Yes. Afghanistan passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Yemen.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: en.wikipedia.org (checked September 12, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance3,281 km, straight line (~4h 22m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Yemen12 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Yemen passport holders visiting Afghanistan: e-Visa.

Visa-free alternatives near Yemen

Afghanistan passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Afghanistan passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Afghanistan passport holders need a visa for Yemen?

Yes. Afghanistan passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Yemen.

How far is Yemen from Afghanistan?

About 3,281 km in a straight line, roughly ~4h 22m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Yemen?

Yemeni rial (YER).

What is the emergency number in Yemen?

199.

What time zone is Yemen in?

Aden (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Sana'a?

Sanaa International Airport (SAH), about 14 km away.

How many countries can enter Yemen without a visa?

12 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Yemen visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Afghanistan passport holders visit without a visa instead of Yemen?

Kenya, Syria.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Afghanistan

Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the east and south, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north, Tajikistan to the northeast, and China to the northeast and east. Occupying 652,864 square kilometers (252,072 sq mi) of land, the country is predominantly mountainous with plains in the north and the southwest, which are separated by the Hindu Kush mountain range. Kabul is the country's capital and largest city. Afghanistan's population is estimated to be between 35 and 50 million.

CapitalKabul

RegionSouthern Asia

Population43.8M

Area652,230 km²

CurrencyAfghan afghani (1 USD ≈ 64.89 AFN)

LanguagesDari, Pashto, Turkmen

Calling code+93

Drives on theright

TimezoneKabul (UTC+4:30)

Nearest airportKabul International Airport (KBL), 6 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 112

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$417 (2024)

Climate in Kabul

Warmest August, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July, August, September.

Monthly climate normals for Kabul, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-0.6°C	-10.2°C	53mm	208h
February	5.2°C	-6.4°C	64mm	255h
March	10.4°C	0.8°C	116mm	232h
April	17.2°C	4.8°C	66mm	314h
May	23.6°C	9.8°C	43mm	369h
June	30°C	15°C	4mm	393h
July	31.7°C	16.7°C	2mm	399h
August	31.9°C	17.8°C	20mm	387h
September	27.4°C	11.9°C	7mm	350h
October	21.1°C	5.6°C	2mm	326h
November	11.2°C	-1.8°C	44mm	247h
December	6.3°C	-4.2°C	26mm	249h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Afghanistan is a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. The country shares borders with Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Iran, Pakistan, China, and the disputed Kashmir territory.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley
Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam

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About Yemen

Yemen, officially the Republic of Yemen, is a country in West Asia. Located in southern Arabia, the country includes the Socotra Archipelago and borders Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the northeast, the Arabian Sea to the east, the Gulf of Aden to the south, and the Red Sea to the west. It also shares maritime borders with Djibouti, Eritrea, and Somalia across the Horn of Africa. Covering 455,503 square kilometres (175,871 sq mi), with a coastline of approximately 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi), Yemen is the second-largest country on the Arabian Peninsula by both area and population. Sanaa is its constitutional capital and largest city. Yemen's population is estimated at 34.7 million, predominantly Muslim Arabs.

CapitalSana'a

RegionWestern Asia

Population41.8M

Area527,968 km²

CurrencyYemeni rial (1 USD ≈ 236.01 YER)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+967

Drives on theright

TimezoneAden (UTC+3)

Nearest airportSanaa International Airport (SAH), 14 km

Emergency number199

UNESCO sites5

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$634 (2018)

Tourist arrivals398K (2015)

Climate in Sana'a

Warmest June, coolest December, driest September, sunniest March. Best time to visit: March, September.

Monthly climate normals for Sana'a, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	22.4°C	8.6°C	8mm	338h
February	25°C	10°C	2mm	325h
March	26°C	11.2°C	4mm	365h
April	25.2°C	13.5°C	19mm	340h
May	26.2°C	14.7°C	49mm	332h
June	27.7°C	16.1°C	23mm	324h
July	26.6°C	16.1°C	61mm	299h
August	25.8°C	15.7°C	51mm	337h
September	26.6°C	14.3°C	0mm	352h
October	23.5°C	10.9°C	0mm	360h
November	23°C	10°C	4mm	326h
December	22.3°C	8.5°C	1mm	339h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Yemen is a country in the southern Arabian Peninsula of the Middle East. Although it is rich in history and culture, being part of several civilizations, the country has been in a state of flux since the 1980s. It is one of the least developed and poorest countries in the world.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba
Old Sana'a
Shibam
Socotra Archipelago
Zabid

Upcoming public holidays

November 30, 2026عيد الجلاء

February 5, 2027اليوم الوطني للجمهورية اليمنية

May 1, 2027عيد العمال

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