Get a Yemen Visa

Business Travel Requirements for an Yemen Visa for Swiss Citizens

  1. Passport

    The applicant's actual passport. The passport must: 

    • Have at least two blank visa pages
    • Be valid for six months beyond exit date
    • Be free of any entry or exit stamps from Israel. Please contact CIBTvisas for advice if the passport contains Israeli stamps

  2. Photograph(s)

    You must provide three colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:

    • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
    • Be taken against an all white background
    • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
    • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
    • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
    • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and they may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

  3. Proof of Residency

    A copy of the applicant's residency or work permit for their place of residence

  4. Letter of Invitation

    An original letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. This letter must:

    • Be on company letterhead paper
    • Include the name of the applicant
    • Specify the purpose of journey
    • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
    • Include an acceptance of financal responsibility for the applicant
    • Be signed in the original 
    • Be approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and transmitted by them to the Embassy prior to submission

  5. Proof of Travel Arrangements

    A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel

  6. Visa Application Form(s)

    Three fully completed and signed application forms

  7. Supplementary Form

    One fully completed and signed supplementary form

  8. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

    For orders placed on the CIBTvisas website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.


    For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed CIBTvisas Visa Order Form which can be found in the CIBTvisas Application Pack should be submitted.


    Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process. 

Yemen Visa FAQ

  1. When is the best time to apply for my Yemen visa?

    The best time to apply for your Yemen visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion.

  2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a Yemen visa? Is it safe to send a passport?

    Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Yemen visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application by a secure method, such as a guaranteed postal service or courier.