Yemen travel details
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Yemen has a population of 27M with main currency as Yemeni Rial. The languages spoken are Arabic. Yemen travel safety advice is Do not travel. Automatic teller machines are rare in Yemen. Internet speed in Yemen is on average 1.0 Mbps.
Yemen travel advice
⬤ Do not travel
We've reviewed our advice and continue to advise do not travel to Yemen, including the island of Socotra. There's ongoing armed conflict and a very high threat of kidnapping and terrorism. Military operations against Houthi targets are continuing in Yemen and the Red Sea area.
We continue to advise:
Do not travel to Yemen (including the island of Socotra) due to the dangerous security situation and the threat of armed conflict, kidnapping and terrorism.
Issue Date : Apr 17, 2024
Yemen weather
Yemen essential details
Plugs
Yemen uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type A, Type D and Type G.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Arabic
Money in Yemen
Currencies
Yemen uses the Yemeni rial (symbol: ?), code YER.Banknotes come in denominations of 1000, 500, 250, 200, 100 and 50 rials. Rial is subdivided into 100 filss. Coins come in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 rials.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are rare in Yemen. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Yemen
Internet
Internet speed in Yemen is on average 1.0 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Yemen is low. It is not as easy to find one.
Calling
To call Yemen, dial +, then 967 (the country code for Yemen), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Yemen, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 1 .
Yemen travel details
Driving in Yemen
Emergecy
Universal
911, 999
Police
911, 999
Ambulance
911, 999
Fire department
911, 999
Yemen map
Yemen visa advice
If you're considering exploring Yemen beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Yemen transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Yemen, understanding Yemen Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.