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Hi I was wondering which airports fly to and from Sana'a and if it would be a good idea for an Italian to go...? I would like to know if it would also be possible to go from the North to the South without having troubles. شكراً 🙏

What are the chances it’ll be safe for a western white male to travel there in the next 20 years?

Assalamu Alaykum.

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I am an American, US Born Arab Muslim (Not Yemeni) Wanting to travel to Yemen with my Yemeni wife. She is telling me it is safe for her, but it isn't safe for me.

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I have always wanted to travel to Yemen as I know the country is very old and beautiful. The US Department of State issued a level 4 do not travel due to risk of kidnapping, safety, etc.

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Living in Yemen, are these dangers exaggerated? Is it really dangerous to enter Yemen as an American with my Yemeni wife?

TL;DR: My government ID has my age wrong by +5 years. Yemen’s war escalated again, so I can't travel to fix it in person. My actual high school diploma shows my real age (21). The government says Smart ID data is locked forever once issued, but after I did online research some say a lawyer/court might fix it. Do I take a passport with the wrong age (26) to get an exit document fast, or try to figure out a court process remotely even though I don't know if it's actually possible?

Hey everyone, looking for advice on a messy legal and document situation while living in a conflict zone.

Context

I’m 21 years old, living in Sana'a, Yemen. Yemen is currently split between two warring authorities: 1. Ansar Allah / The Houthis (who control Sana'a, where I live). 2. The Internationally Recognized Government (IRG) (who control the south/Aden and issue official, internationally recognized passports).

To get a valid passport, you now have to get the IRG's new biometric "Smart ID."

How the Mistake Happened

When I was around 17, civil registry clerks filled out my old ID carelessly and typed in an arbitrary birthdate. When converting to the new biometric Smart ID recently, my dad rushed the process and didn't let me correct it. Now, my official Smart ID legally lists my age as 26.

The Problem

• My Real Records: My high school diploma and academic certificates all show my actual birth year (21).
• The Smart ID: Shows I am 26.
• The Visa Risk: If I get a passport showing I’m 26, my passport and educational documents won't match. If I ever apply for a foreign visa, university, or scholarship abroad, background checks will flag this 5-year gap as inconsistent or potential document fraud.

Why I’m Stuck

• War & Safety: Fighting recently restarted near my home city (Taiz), making travel there to deal with government offices too dangerous.
• System Split: Registry offices in Sana'a are disconnected from the official government passport system in the south.
• The "No Changes" Rule: The government explicitly announced that once a Smart ID is issued, citizens cannot edit or change their data under any circumstances. Local registry offices simply turn everyone away.

Current options

• Option A: Get the passport with the wrong age (26).

  • Pros: Gets me an official travel document immediately without waiting around in a warzone.
  • Cons: Permanently locks in a 5-year age discrepancy, making future visa, university, or immigration applications abroad very risky.

• Option B: Try to fight it through court / a lawyer remotely (if that's even possible).

  • Pros: If it works, my real age (21) gets restored before my passport is printed.
  • Cons: Honestly, I have no idea how this process works. I don't know if a lawyer in an IRG-controlled city like Aden can represent me while I'm stuck in Sana'a, or if a court judge even has the power to override the government's strict "no data changes on Smart IDs" rule. It feels like a complete black box, and I don't know where to start or if it's just false hope.

Questions:

1. Has anyone ever traveled or applied for foreign visas with an age discrepancy between their passport and school certificates? How strict are embassies about this?
2. If you're from Yemen or familiar with the IRG civil registry, is the "no changes to Smart IDs" rule absolute, or is there actually a court process to override it using school certificates?

Hello,

My Yemeni passport expired a few months ago, but I still have a passport (since I’m a dual citizen of another country).

I’m planning a trip to Yemen and was wondering if it would be acceptable to use my expired Yemeni passport along with my other passport to enter the country through Saudi Arabia (land).

I would greatly appreciate any advice or personal experiences you may have in this regard. Thank you.

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I’m thinking of either Sudan or Yemen for Hijrah. Historically my tribe is from Yemen but were Sudanese and I was wondering what Is the currency like and working conditions. I want to move by mid June inshallah I’m honestly tired of the US I grew up with Yemenis half of my life in which my first language was Arabic but Yemeni to be exact

Can anyone guide me on this I’m thinking of Sanaa or Aden

Hello I’m looking for a travel agency here in Yemen to help me book a flight from Aden to Socrata. I am hoping to book the visa and the flight as well as the travel guide. Please let me know if there’s any Agency available here in Yemen that I can contact to help me with this booking.

So I've been wanting to visit Yemen, hadhramout cause I heard it's nice there at this time of the year. But I've been having trouble with the embassy, they said they don't issue visas for people with an american passport. How can I get there and is it safe to go now? Thank you

I've seen quite some content on Ibb lately and wow it is beautiful! Does that belong to the area where foreigners can travel freely? Is there tourism?

Hi, I live in EU but I have always been fascinated by the Yemeni culture and people. However I'm not sure whether it's a safe option or not, since I heard rumors that in middle Eastern countries like Yemen, Iran Iraq etc... Western people are hated and rarely even kidnapped by terrorists. Right now, I know that there are conflicts going on in Yemen, but I still want to visit Sanaa and other cities so bad (in a few years from now). Is it a safe option for me to visit Yemen? Are the rumors real or just lies? What places would you locals suggest me to visit? Thank you.

Salam friends,

I am a Yemeni descent residing in Europe. I thought about having a car trip with my own EU car to Mecca, then I thought Yemen is not far. Do you think I can go to Sanaa from Saudi by my car?

I’m planning to fly with Yemenia Airlines soon and I can’t find clear info online. How many bags are allowed per person (checked luggage + carry-on)? If you’ve flown with them recently, I’d really appreciate your experience.

أنا ناوي أسافر مع اليمنية قريب ومش واضح لي موضوع العفش. كم شنطة يسمحوا للشخص (شحن ويدوي)؟ لو حد سافر معهم مؤخرًا يفيدنا الله يجزيكم خير.

Hey all,

Looking for some advice/insight.

My friend has a Yemeni passport but was born and raised in Saudi Arabia (Saudi residency) and for the past 7 years has been studying, working, and living in South Africa on a retirement visa. So he’s got lawful residence outside Yemen and ties to both South Africa and Saudi.

He’d like to visit the UK on a Standard Visitor Visa (tourism/holiday). The situation is: • He has a British girlfriend here who would like him to visit. • He’s financially stable and can show his own bank statements + South African residency. • Accommodation in the UK could be covered either by his girlfriend or another UK friend (we’re debating which looks stronger). • He intends to return to South Africa afterwards (he’s built his life there).

I know Yemeni nationals have a tough time with UK visas (I’ve heard approval rates are pretty low), but in this case he has long-term legal residence in another country and solid finances.

Questions: 1. What do you think the likelihood is of the UK Home Office granting him a tourist visa? 2. Would it be better if his British girlfriend sponsors him, or should a UK friend be the host instead (with him funding his own trip)? 3. Any tips on making the application stronger / avoiding the common refusal reasons?

Thanks in advance - any advice from people who’ve been through this would be hugely appreciated 🙏

Hello! Me and my friend both 26 y/o male are visiting both mainland Yemen and Socotra. We will be in mainland Yemen for 6 days and Socotra for 5. I just want to know if anyone has any recommendations for what I absolutely need to bring for both (medications/ first aid, bug spray, power bank, etc.) most of this I’m already aware of but I figure it’s always best to hear from another party. Also I’m struggling to find travel insurance for Yemen as an American, I would like to go through a 3rd party provider that offers medi-vac and terrorism insurance. I think that’s the basis. I’m super excited to go and am a relatively experienced traveler. Just want to see if anyone here has any good advice I may have missed online. Thanks!

السلام عليكم أخوكم عمر بحب اليمن جدا وأهلها وثقافتها وكل حاجه فيها الفكرة اني كنت حاطط اليمن كوجهه للسياحة بس لما سألت أكثر من اداة ذكاء اصطناعي قالو ان الوضع الاقتصادي سئ جدا وان ممكن الحاجه اللي في مصر ب ٤٠ جنيه اي ما يعادل دولار قد تصل في اليمن إلى ١٠ او ٢٠ دولار + الوضع الأمني بس من الناحية دي انا مطمن من الوضع الأمني شوروا عليا في التعليقات ❤️

I want to share something that’s been happening lately that’s not really being talked about, and it needs attention.

People traveling from Aden to Taiz — especially women from the north — are being harassed and even pulled out of cars at gunpoint by southern militias at roadside checkpoints. These aren’t official soldiers. They’re armed men, sometimes 15 to 20 of them at a single checkpoint, acting like they own the road.

There are reports of women being “searched” right there on the side of the road while their families are forced to stand by, completely helpless. The militias pretend it’s a “security check,” but it’s really just humiliation and abuse. Men traveling with their wives, sisters, or daughters can’t do a thing because they’re outnumbered and surrounded by rifles.

The worst part is that most of these cases never get reported. Victims are scared, ashamed, and know that there’s no real authority to complain to. And many Yemeni men don’t talk about it — not because they don’t care, but because of shame. In our culture, it’s painful and humiliating to even admit that your female family members were treated this way. So it stays quiet. People just pray it doesn’t happen to their family next time.

If you’re planning to travel through southern Yemen, please be reconsider until international monitoring is placed.

This kind of behavior is disgusting and inhuman. Yemen’s war has already taken so much, but this adds another level of trauma and silence. The world needs to know what’s happening on that road — and Yemenis need to stop staying silent out of shame.

Hi guys, I am planning a trip to Aden and Seiyun. Wondering if there are any restaurants or places that I must go when I visit your beautiful country? 😄