Skip to content

404 · page not found

That page doesn’t exist (or moved). Try one of these instead.

Back homeVisa checkerDestinationsGuides
Yemen visa for DR Congo citizens: requirements, fees 2026
Skip to content

DR Congo → Yemen

Yemen visa requirements for DR Congo citizens (2026)

Embassy visa required. Yes. DR Congo passport holders need a visa for Yemen that must be issued before travel, usually with an embassy or visa-center appointment. Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment.

Embassy visa required. Apply in person at the embassy, consulate or official visa center.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Yemen visa requirements for DR Congo citizens

Requirement
Embassy visa required
Allowed stay
Set by the embassy on your visa
Embassy processing
Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment

Typical estimate

Documents needed

  • Completed visa application form
  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages (plus old passports)
  • 2 recent passport photos to the embassy’s spec
  • Bank statements (often the last 3–6 months)
  • Employment / leave letter or business / study proof
  • Hotel bookings and a flight reservation
  • Travel medical insurance where required
  • Appointment confirmation and biometrics (fingerprints)

How DR Congo citizens apply for the Yemen visa

  1. Choose the right visa category (tourist / visitor).
  2. Book an appointment at the embassy or official visa center.
  3. Gather documents: forms, photos, bank statements, bookings, insurance.
  4. Attend the appointment, give biometrics and pay the fee.
  5. Track the application and collect your passport.

Easier alternatives for DR Congo passport holders

Popular destinations with simpler entry for the DR Congo passport than Yemen, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
Sri LankaeTA / ETA requiredPer visa terms
Thailande-Visa requiredPer visa terms

Yemen at a glance for travellers

  • 12 of 198 passports can enter Yemen without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The DR Congo passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 38 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalYemen – no public e-visa portal23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Yemen entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do DR Congo citizens need a visa for Yemen?

Yes. DR Congo passport holders need a visa for Yemen that must be issued before travel, usually with an embassy or visa-center appointment. Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment.

What documents do DR Congo passport holders need for Yemen?

Completed visa application form; Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages (plus old passports); 2 recent passport photos to the embassy’s spec; Bank statements (often the last 3–6 months); Employment / leave letter or business / study proof; Hotel bookings and a flight reservation; Travel medical insurance where required; Appointment confirmation and biometrics (fingerprints).

Where do DR Congo passport holders apply for a Yemen visa?

At the embassy, consulate or official visa center of Yemen that serves your place of residence, usually in person with an appointment and biometrics.

How long does a Yemen visa take for DR Congo passport holders?

Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment (typical estimate). Appointment availability varies, so start several weeks before your trip.