The entry visa for the Yemen may be easily obtained from the Yemeni embassy or consulates in the visitors’ home country. The passport’s validity should be six months after leaving the country. You must not have a visa from Israel in your passport.

Climate

The climate in Yemen varies depending on the different altitudes of the regions. There are no distinct variations between the seasons. Generally, there are two main seasons (summer and winter). During summer a hot climate with high humidity dominates in the coastal region. In winter the climate in the coastal region is relatively moderate. Occasional rain in the summer is caused by the monsoon coming from the Indian Ocean. This rain leads to a decrease in the high temperatures in the coastal areas during the summer. The weather in the mountain area is moderate in summer and relatively cold in winter, especially during the night.

Time

Yemeni time is three hours ahead of GMT/UTC. No daylight savings system is applied in summer.

Currency

The currency in the Yemen is the Rial. The Rial is available in banknotes and coins. Every visitor may change the money at the bank or at official money exchangers. Bring along cash. Credit cards and travellers’ cheques are accepted only in major hotels.

Language

Arabic is the language spoken in Yemen. English is the most important language used in tourism.

Important:

Alcohol: Although alcoholic drinks are prohibited in Yemen, every guest may bring one liter of alcohol into the country. Alcoholic drinks are only served in some major hotels, such as the Sheraton Hotel (Sana’a) or Aden Moevenpick.

Clothing

Because of the mild and warm climate, we recommend light, loose cotton clothes. Men and women should cover their upper arms and legs. Furthermore, everyone needs solid footwear and headcover because Yemen is a mountainous country. In the winter months the mountains are relatively cold during the night and in the early morning.