Sri Lanka passport → Yemen

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Yemen?

Visa required in advance

Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Yemen, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Yemen at a glance

Capital: Sana'a
Currency: Yemeni rial (YER)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +967
Region: Western Asia

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Yemen for other passports

IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa required
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Western Asia for Sri Lankan passport holders

BahrainVisa on arrival14 days
AzerbaijaneVisa30 days
IraqeVisa
IsraeleVisa
QatareVisa
SyriaeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ArmeniaVisa required

Common questions

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Yemen?

Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Yemen, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in Yemen?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Sri Lankan citizens get a visa on arrival in Yemen?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Sri Lankan citizens visit without a visa?

37 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sri Lanka passport ranks #86 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.