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Japan passport to Yemen
Japan passport holders need a visa for Yemen, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Yemen lets 12 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Japan is not one of them.
- Japan passports get “Visa required” at 15 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Yemen passports get “Visa required” in Japan.
Nearby passports travelling to Yemen
Open to Japan passports near Yemen
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
JapanYemen- Typical duration
- 14.3 hours
- From
- NRT · KIX · HND
- To
- SAH · ADE · RIY
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 14.3 hours
Qatar · 14.4 hours
Türkiye · 17.5 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Japan
Country profile
Capital
Tokyo
Population
123.3 million
Area
377,835 km²
Currency
Japanese yen JPY
Languages
Japanese
Time zone
UTC+09:00
Foreign-born
3.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
2.8%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- Japanese97.5%
- other1.2%
- Chinese0.6%
- Vietnam0.4%
- South Korean0.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Yemen
Country profile
Capital
Sana'a
Population
32.7 million
Area
527,970 km²
Currency
Yemeni rial YER
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
392,997 · 2024
Migrant share
1%
Ethnic groups
predominantly Arab, but also Afro-Arab, South Asian, European
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+967
Airports
SAH · ADE · RIY · TAI
Highlights
- Old City of Sana'a
- Shibam
- Socotra
Japan · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Japan passport need a visa for Yemen?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Yemen immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Yemen typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Yemen mission.
What about a Yemen passport entering Japan?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.