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Home to the gingerbread-like mud skyscrapers of Sana'a and the alien dragon's-blood trees of Socotra, Yemen holds unique wonders β€” but is not currently safe to visit.

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Capital
Sana'a
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Currency
Yemeni Rial (YER)
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Language
Arabic
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Best time
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Visa
Visa required
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Avg daily budget
$30 – $230
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Safety
Do not travel (advisories)
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Main airport
Sana'a (SAH)
Overview

Why travellers love Yemen

Old Sana'a's tower-houses, the walled city of Shibam ('Manhattan of the desert') and Socotra's endemic flora are extraordinary.

IMPORTANT: governments advise against all travel to Yemen due to armed conflict. This page is for reference only.

Where to go

Top places in Yemen

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Old Sana’a

Old Sana’a

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Ancient decorated tower-houses.

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Shibam

Shibam

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16th-century mud skyscrapers.

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Socotra

Socotra

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Surreal endemic plants and beaches.

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Al Mukalla

Al Mukalla

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A historic coastal port.

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Plan day by day

Yemen itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Old Sana’a β†’ Shibam β†’ Socotra
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$150 – $1,150
1–2

Old Sana’a

Ancient decorated tower-houses.

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3–4

Shibam

16th-century mud skyscrapers.

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5

Socotra

Surreal endemic plants and beaches.

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Route
Old Sana’a β†’ Shibam β†’ Socotra β†’ Al Mukalla
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$210 – $1,610
1–2

Old Sana’a

Ancient decorated tower-houses.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Iconic
3–4

Shibam

16th-century mud skyscrapers.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Iconic
5–6

Socotra

Surreal endemic plants and beaches.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Adventure
7

Al Mukalla

A historic coastal port.

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Route
Old Sana’a β†’ Shibam β†’ Socotra β†’ Al Mukalla
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$300 – $2,300
1–3

Old Sana’a

Ancient decorated tower-houses.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ History Β· Iconic
4–6

Shibam

16th-century mud skyscrapers.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ History Β· Iconic
7–8

Socotra

Surreal endemic plants and beaches.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Adventure
9–10

Al Mukalla

A historic coastal port.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History
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Visa & entry

Yemen visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa required
Allowed stay
Varies
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
No
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa required
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Visa rules change frequently. A visa is required. IMPORTANT: governments advise against all travel to Yemen due to conflict. Do not travel until advisories change. Always verify with the official Yemen immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Yemen visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Yemen budget guide

Budget

$30/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$230+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Yemen budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Yemen

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Old City of Sana'a

Gingerbread tower-houses.

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Shibam

The 'Manhattan of the desert'.

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Socotra dragon trees

Otherworldly endemic flora.

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Socotra beaches

Pristine, remote Indian Ocean sand.

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Ancient kingdoms

Land of the legendary Queen of Sheba.

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