Yemen Travel Risk Level

Do not travel in Yemen due to risk of terrorism , unrest , crime , health risks , kidnapping , and landmines . U.S. citizens should not travel to Yemen for any reason. The U.S. Embassy in Sana’a suspended its operations in February 2015. The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency or routine consular services to U.S. citizens in Yemen. Terrorism The Department of State has re-designated Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Other terrorist groups also plan and carry out attacks in Yemen. These include Al-Qa'ida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and Islamic State affiliates. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning and may target: Public sites Places of worship Transportation hubs Markets Government buildings and facilities There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Yemen. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Review our information on Terrorism and Travel to High-Risk Areas . Unrest A civil war continues in Yemen. Although violence has decreased since the April 2022 truce, Yemen still faces instability. Fighting continues, especially near the front lines in central Yemen. Travelers should not rely on significant assistance from local authorities. Foreigners are frequently targets of kidnapping and carjacking, especially outside of urban areas. Have a plan to leave in an emergency that does not depend on U.S. government help. Review our information on Crisis and Evacuations . Military conflict has destroyed basic infrastructure like housing, medical facilities, schools, and utilities. This makes it hard to get electricity, clean water, and medical care. Humanitarian groups face obstacles in delivering food, medicine, and water. Crime Violent and organized crime is common in Yemen. Local law enforcement may not be able or willing to respond to serious crimes. Health Health services in Yemen are poor. There is a re-emergence

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all travel to Yemen FCDO advises against all travel to the whole of the Yemen due to the unpredictable security conditions. If you’re in Yemen, you should leave immediately. See Safety and security for more information. UK government support Support for British people is severely limited in Yemen. British Embassy services in Sana’a are suspended, and all diplomatic and consular staff have been withdrawn. The UK government cannot help British nationals leaving Yemen. There are no evacuation procedures in place. FCDO cannot offer advice on the safety of travelling to any potential departure point. The UK government’s ability to help with onward travel is severely limited and you’ll be expected to cover the cost of visas, accommodation, insurance and onward travel yourself. If you choose to remain in Yemen, you should minimise movement around the country and within cities and towns, monitor developments in the local security situation and follow other precautions in this travel advice. If you’re a British national in Yemen and need help from the UK government, you can call FCDO on 020 7008 5000 (24 hours). Regional escalation Regional escalation poses significant security risks and has led to travel disruption. British nationals should: read If you’re affected by a crisis abroad - GOV.UK . This includes guidance on “how to prepare for a crisis” with suggestions on what you might include in your emergency supplies and “what to do in a crisis” follow advice from the local authorities and sign up to receive information and alerts monitor local and international media for the latest information stay away from areas around security or military facilities keep your departure plans under review, and ensure your travel documents are up to date if you are advised to take shelter, stay indoors or find the nearest safe building o