CanadaYemen: Visa required

CanadaYemen

Do Canada passport holders need a visa for Yemen?

Visa required

Yes. Canada 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

Distance10,959 km, straight line (~13h 24m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Yemen12 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Yemen passport holders visiting Canada: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Yemen

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

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Frequently asked questions

Do Canada passport holders need a visa for Yemen?

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

How far is Yemen from Canada?

About 10,959 km in a straight line, roughly ~13h 24m 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 Canada passport holders visit without a visa instead of Yemen?

Ethiopia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman, Kenya, Jordan.

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 Canada

Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second-largest country by total area, with the longest coastline of any country. Its border with the United States is the longest international land border. The country is characterized by a wide range of both meteorologic and geological regions. With a population of over 41 million, it has widely varying population densities, with the majority residing in its urban areas and large areas being sparsely populated. Its capital is Ottawa and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.

CapitalOttawa

RegionNorth America

Population41.7M

Area9,984,670 km²

CurrencyCanadian dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.42 CAD)

LanguagesEnglish, French

Calling code+1

Drives on theright

TimezoneToronto (UTC-4)

Nearest airportOttawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO), 6 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites23

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$55,698 (2025)

Tourist arrivals32.4M (2019)

Climate in Ottawa

Warmest July, coolest February, driest May, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July.

Monthly climate normals for Ottawa, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-2.2°C	-11.3°C	109mm	141h
February	-1.6°C	-11.8°C	73mm	187h
March	5°C	-5.8°C	105mm	216h
April	9.6°C	-0.7°C	94mm	238h
May	18.3°C	5.9°C	50mm	355h
June	24.8°C	13.2°C	50mm	367h
July	29°C	18.5°C	67mm	390h
August	24°C	16°C	133mm	323h
September	19.6°C	11.1°C	77mm	272h
October	12.7°C	4.7°C	111mm	201h
November	8.2°C	0.8°C	81mm	164h
December	1°C	-5.4°C	84mm	94h

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

Canada is the world's second largest country by area, behind only Russia. Nicknamed the Great White North, Canada is renowned for its vast landscapes of outstanding natural beauty and its multicultural heritage. While there are cosmopolitan cities, much of Canada consists of forests, it has more lakes than any other country and it features the Rocky Mountains, the Prairies, three oceanic coasts and a sparsely populated archipelago extending into the Arctic.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Anticosti
Burgess Shale
Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site
Dinosaur Provincial Park
Grand-Pré
Gros Morne National Park
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Kluane / Wrangell – St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek
L'Anse aux Meadows

Upcoming public holidays

November 11, 2026Armistice Day

November 11, 2026Remembrance Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

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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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