Is Yemen Safe for First-Time Travelers?

Travel verdict: Do Not Travel. See the full safety scores, key risks and tips on this page.

Travel verdict: Do Not Travel. The scores and risks below say why.

Safety Scores

Overall Safety1/10

Crime Index1/10

Health & Medical1/10

Natural Disasters4/10

ACTIVE CIVIL WAR: ongoing conflict between Houthi forces and internationally recognized government
Airstrikes, ground combat, and naval blockade create one of the world's worst humanitarian crises
Kidnapping and terrorism pose extreme risks throughout the country
Healthcare system has effectively collapsed; famine conditions in many regions

Travel Verdict: Do Not Travel

DO NOT travel to Yemen under any circumstances; no government can provide consular assistance

Healthcare has virtually collapsed; cholera, malaria, and COVID remain major threats

Yemeni Rial; banking system has collapsed; cash-only and shortages are severe

Emergency: 194 (police); services are non-functional in most of the country

Updates for Yemen will appear here as they are published. Every update cites official sources, so you can plan on it.