Yemen Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 4
Do Not Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Yemen safe to visit right now?
Do Not Travel. Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision.
Yemen has a Travel Risk Calculator baseline composite score of 65 out of 100 (elevated risk tier); city-level files are available for 3 cities. This page covers the country-level baseline across nine weighted safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Yemen, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Yemen assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Aug 30, 2026
Yemen remains at elevated risk with a composite score of 65/100 and a U.S. State Department travel advisory at level 4, which advises against travel. A magnitude‑6 earthquake occurred on 27 August, producing moderate shaking (MMI IV) but no severe damage reported. The CDC has issued a Level 1 health notice for paratyphoid fever, indicating a low health threat.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Sep 1, 2026 00:49 UTC
How safe is Yemen to visit in 2026?
Yemen is currently under a US State Department Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 65/100 elevated baseline composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The full live US State Department advisory text for Yemen, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Sanaa, Aden, Al Mukallā), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country baseline composite
Data file
| Confidence | 60 |
|---|---|
| Source note | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 3 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Threat Vector Baseline
City Risk Files in Yemen
Showing 3 of 3 reviewed cities in Yemen, ranked by population.
Live conditions in Yemen
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 4 · Do Not Travel
Yemen - Level 4: Do Not Travel
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Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Yemen as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Paratyphoid Fever in Yemen WATCH · 2026-08-26
Cases of paratyphoid fever are being reported in returning travelers from Yemen. You can prevent paratyphoid fever by practicing safe eating and drinking habits.
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Malaria in Yemen ALERT · 2026-06-11
Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Yemen, including in areas that were previously considered low-risk.
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Yemen. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Yemen
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- General Oakland's Yemeni community calls on the city to prevent violence - KTVU www.ktvu.com · Aug 29, 2026 03:50 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Red Sea nations step up maritime cooperation as regional threats grow - UN News news.un.org · Aug 26, 2026 21:42 UTC · via Googlenews
- General VOICES from Yemen - ReliefWeb reliefweb.int · Aug 24, 2026 13:55 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Digital violence in Yemen: protecting women’s participation through legal reform - Saferworld www.saferworld-global.org · Aug 24, 2026 09:26 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics Yemen - Civil War, Arab Spring, Conflict - Britannica www.britannica.com · Aug 22, 2026 05:00 UTC · via Googlenews
- Safety Piracy Incidents Off Yemen , Somalia Raise Alarm Over Indian Crew Safety - Yemen Online www.yemenonline.info · Aug 21, 2026 16:49 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics Three Iran protest detainees sentenced to death, rights groups report - Iran International www.iranintl.com · Aug 21, 2026 07:00 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Voices from Yemen 2025 - ReliefWeb reliefweb.int · Aug 20, 2026 09:03 UTC · via Googlenews
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Emergency Numbers
| Police | 194 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | — |
| Fire | 191 |
| General emergency | — |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
No live AI briefing for Yemen yet
This country’s baseline scores are above, but no recent user has run a personalized assessment that activated the live AI layer. The live layer adds current public-source intelligence (advisories, news, disasters, health alerts) on top of the baseline.
Powered by Ollama Cloud web search (with SearXNG as fallback) and AI synthesis. Every claim cites the snippet it was drawn from.
Frequently asked questions
Is Yemen safe to visit right now?
Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision. Composite baseline: 65/100 (Elevated risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Yemen?
The current US State Department advisory level for Yemen is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Yemen in September 2026?
For September 2026, the baseline composite for Yemen is 65/100 (Elevated risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Yemen?
City-specific files for Yemen are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Yemen were last reviewed on May 18, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.