FranceYemen: Visa required

FranceYemen

Do France passport holders need a visa for Yemen?

Visa required

Yes. France 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

Distance5,313 km, straight line (~6h 45m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Yemen12 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Yemen

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Frequently asked questions

Do France passport holders need a visa for Yemen?

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

How far is Yemen from France?

About 5,313 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 45m 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 France passport holders visit without a visa instead of Yemen?

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

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 France

France, officially the French Republic, is a country primarily located in Western Europe. Its overseas regions and territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean. Metropolitan France shares borders with Belgium and Luxembourg to the north; Germany to the northeast; Switzerland to the east; Italy and Monaco to the southeast; Andorra and Spain to the south; and a maritime border with the United Kingdom to the northwest. Its metropolitan area extends from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea. Its 18 integral regions, five of which are overseas, span a combined area of 632,702 km2 (244,288 sq mi), with a total population estimated at over 69.1 million in 2026. Its capital, largest city and main cultural and economic centre is Paris, with a metropolitan population of over 13 million.

CapitalParis

RegionWestern Europe

Population68.7M

Area551,695 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+33

Drives on theright

TimezoneParis (UTC+2)

Nearest airportParis-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km

Emergency number112 / 114 / 15 / 17 / 18

UNESCO sites71

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$48,986 (2025)

Tourist arrivals117.1M (2020)

Climate in Paris

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

Monthly climate normals for Paris, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8.9°C	2.9°C	32mm	138h
February	11.4°C	5.3°C	112mm	148h
March	12°C	3.8°C	70mm	236h
April	19.7°C	7.7°C	27mm	352h
May	20.6°C	9.3°C	30mm	357h
June	22.7°C	13.2°C	48mm	348h
July	25.4°C	14.2°C	12mm	362h
August	27°C	16.7°C	34mm	346h
September	23.3°C	13.3°C	33mm	293h
October	15.1°C	9.2°C	96mm	171h
November	12.9°C	5.8°C	20mm	175h
December	8.6°C	3.8°C	136mm	114h

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

France is a country with which almost every traveller has a relationship. Many dream of its joie de vivre shown by the countless cafés, picturesque villages, and world-famous gastronomy. Some come to follow the trail of France's great philosophers, writers and artists, or to immerse in the beautiful language it gave to the world. Others still are drawn to the country's geographical diversity, with its long coastlines, massive mountain ranges and breathtaking farmland vistas. France is famously home to Paris, the enchanting City of Love, where romance dances in the air and every corner whispers sweet nothings.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe
Abbey of Fontenay
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments
Beaches of the D-Day Landings, Normandy, 1944
Belfries of Belgium and France
Bertrimoutier Franco-German war cemetery
Canal du Midi
Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and Palace of Tau, Reims
Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice 1918

December 25, 2026Noël

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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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