Yemen Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 4
Do Not Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Yemen safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Yemen scores 75/100 on our travel risk index (Extreme). The US State Department rates Yemen Level 4 (Do Not Travel, updated 10 Oct 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to the whole country (updated 31 Jul 2026); Canada says: avoid all travel. CDC travel health notice: Level 2, Malaria in Yemen (11 Jun 2026). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Yemen has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 75 out of 100 (extreme risk tier); city-level files are available for 45 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine 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 Oct 13, 2026
Yemen maintains an extreme risk baseline composite score of 75 out of 100 and a Level 4 advisory from the US State Department. Recent headlines highlight regional security threats from Yemeni attacks affecting Saudi energy, tourism, and foreign investment, alongside deadly migrant sea journeys between Djibouti and Yemen. Additionally, a Level 1 global dengue health notice from the CDC is currently in effect.
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: Oct 16, 2026 10:05 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 75/100 extreme 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 (Laḩij, Sanaa, Aden), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: The US State Department and Government of Canada and UK FCDO advise against all travel here, so the score is held at 75 or higher.
Yemen's score of 75 is higher than the scores of 91% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 45 |
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 |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Do not travelin Yemen due to risk of terrorism, unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, and landmines. Do not travel to Yemen for any reason, including the isl…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Yemen. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK who choose to travel against FCDO advice. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Yemen’s current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Yemen set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Yemeni Embassy in the UK. Passport validity requirements To enter Yemen, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. D
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Jul 31, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Yemen
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
City Risk Files in Yemen
Showing 45 destination files with city-specific safety data in Yemen, ranked by demand and population.
Laḩij
Tier BLaḩij
Sanaa
Tier BAmānat al ‘Āşimah
Aden
Tier B‘Adan
Radā‘
Tier BAl Bayḑā’
Marib
Tier BMa’rib
Tarīm
Tier BḨaḑramawt
Ta‘izz
Tier BTa‘izz
Yarīm
Tier BIbb
Al Madad
Tier BAḑ Ḑāli‘
Al Ḩudaydah
Tier BAl Ḩudaydah
Ibb
Tier BIbb
Dhamār
Tier BDhamār
Al Misrākh
Tier BTa‘izz
Ash Shaykh ‘Uthmān
Tier B‘Adan
Aḑ Ḑāli‘
Tier BAḑ Ḑāli‘
Jiblah
Tier BIbb
Şa‘dah
Tier BŞa‘dah
Aḑ Ḑabyah
Tier BAḑ Ḑāli‘
Al Maḩwīt
Tier BAl Maḩwīt
Az Zaydīyah
Tier BAl Ḩudaydah
Raydah
Tier B‘Amrān
Zabīd
Tier BAl Ḩudaydah
Bājil
Tier BAl Ḩudaydah
Bayt al Faqīh
Tier BAl Ḩudaydah
Al Qā‘idah
Tier BIbb
Ataq
Tier BShabwah
Ma‘bar
Tier BDhamār
Zinjibār
Tier BAbyan
Khamir
Tier B‘Amrān
Al Ḩazm
Tier BAl Jawf
Dammāj
Tier BŞa‘dah
Al Ghayz̧ah
Tier BAl Mahrah
Al Jabīn
Tier BRaymah
Say’ūn
Tier BḨaḑramawt
Ash Shiḩr
Tier BḨaḑramawt
Ḩajjah
Tier BḨajjah
At Tawāhī
Tier B‘Adan
Al Ma‘allā’
Tier B‘Adan
Al Bayḑā’
Tier BAl Bayḑā’
Ja‘ār
Tier BAbyan
Ad Dīs
Tier BḨaḑramawt
Ḩadībū
Tier BArkhabīl Suquţrá
Al Mukallā
Tier BḨaḑramawt
Mocha
Tier BTa‘izz
Al Manşūrah
Tier B‘Adan
All towns in Yemen (1 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
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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Traveller notes from government advice
LGBT+ travellers
Consensual same-sex relations are illegal in Yemen, with penalties including fines, corporal punishment, imprisonment and the death penalty.
In January and February 2024, criminal courts in northern Yemen reportedly sentenced 20 individuals to death for homosexuality. A further 26 were sentenced to flogging and prison terms of between 6 months and 10 years on charges of ‘spreading immorality’ and ‘immoral acts’.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 31 Jul 2026. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Yemen is an Islamic country with Islamic law. Respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan.
Ramadan
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims. The dates vary by year and country and you should check this before you travel. During this time, do not:
eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public in the daytime, including in your car
play loud music or dance
swear in public
Get more advice when you arrive from your guide, hotel or business contacts.
You should also:
check opening hours of shops and restaurants
be aware that if hotels and restaurants are providing food or drink in fasting hours, they may separate you from Islamic guests, for example with screens
follow local dress codes – clothing that does not meet local dress codes may cause more offence at this time
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 31 Jul 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK who choose to travel against FCDO advice. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Yemen’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Yemen set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Yemeni Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Yemen, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 31 Jul 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Yemen as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
CDC Traveler Health Notices
- Level 1 - Paratyphoid Fever in Yemen (Level 1, 26 Aug 2026)
- Level 2 - Malaria in Yemen (Level 2, 11 Jun 2026)
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Public Domain).
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
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, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
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 - 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 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 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 2026-10-16 07:26:45 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.
- Crime Who Are the Houthis and Why Are They Attacking Saudi Arabia’s Airports? - Time Magazine time.com · Oct 15, 2026 13:43 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics U.S. issues urgent travel warning for major Middle Eastern country: Do not travel ‘for any reason’ - Cleveland.com www.cleveland.com · Oct 14, 2026 20:06 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Yemen's Taiz faces humanitarian disaster as Houthis tighten siege - The New Arab www.newarab.com · Oct 13, 2026 10:22 UTC · via Googlenews
- Safety Travel advisory – Saudi Arabia – Level 3 – Reconsider travel - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Saudi Arabia (.gov) sa.usembassy.gov · Oct 12, 2026 21:29 UTC · via Googlenews
- Safety Beyond Fear: Finding Safety, Connection and Hope - IOM Storyteller storyteller.iom.int · Oct 12, 2026 03:20 UTC · via Googlenews
- Safety FAA tells US airlines to exercise caution in Saudi Arabia flights, citing safety risks - Reuters www.reuters.com · Oct 11, 2026 22:17 UTC · via Googlenews
- Crime Riyadh airport attacks another dangerous moment in already tense conflict - BBC www.bbc.com · Oct 11, 2026 15:32 UTC · via Googlenews
- Safety Travel Advisory Update: Saudi Arabia October 10, 2026 - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Saudi Arabia (.gov) sa.usembassy.gov · Oct 10, 2026 23:24 UTC · via Googlenews
This country currently has a Level 4 US advisory. Compare the high-risk-country watchlist →
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Yemen
The most weather-stable two-month window for Yemen is February–March, when typical daily temperatures run from about 10°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 18 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; August is the wettest typical month at about 126 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
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.
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: 75/100 (Extreme 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 October 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 October 2026?
For October 2026, the baseline composite for Yemen is 75/100 (Extreme 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.
When is the best time to visit Yemen?
February–March is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Yemen is February–March, when typical daily temperatures run from about 10°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 18 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Yemen?
The stored 1991-2020 normals do not cross this site's seasonal hazard thresholds; check a short-range forecast before departure.
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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.