Seychelles → Yemen
Seychelles 
YemenYemen visa requirements for Seychelles citizens (2026)
Embassy visa required. Yes. Seychelles 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 Seychelles 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 Seychelles citizens apply for the Yemen visa
- Choose the right visa category (tourist / visitor).
- Book an appointment at the embassy or official visa center.
- Gather documents: forms, photos, bank statements, bookings, insurance.
- Attend the appointment, give biometrics and pay the fee.
- Track the application and collect your passport.
Easier alternatives for Seychelles passport holders
Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Seychelles passport than Yemen, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | Visa-free | 15 days |
| United Kingdom | eTA / ETA required | 180 days |
| Sri Lanka | eTA / ETA required | 30 days |
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 Seychelles passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 127 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Yemen – no public e-visa portal | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Yemen entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Seychelles citizens need a visa for Yemen?
Yes. Seychelles 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 Seychelles 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 Seychelles 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 Seychelles passport holders?
Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment (typical estimate). Appointment availability varies, so start several weeks before your trip.