Cyprus visa for Yemeni citizens

For Cypriot citizens planning a journey to Yemen, a visa is unequivocally required, with eight distinct types available ranging from tourist and business to student and transit categories. However, the practicalities of travel are severely impacted by the ongoing conflict, which escalated dramatically after 2014, making entry exceptionally challenging for all but essential humanitarian or official purposes. There are no direct commercial flights operational between Larnaca and Sana'a, and travelers should anticipate a lengthy, multi-leg journey often involving stopovers in Amman or Cairo, assuming permissions are even granted. Despite the listed visa options, securing approval for any visa, even transit, demands considerable advance planning, often substantial costs for logistical support, and thorough understanding of the volatile security situation.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months
Funds proof
Required
Health insurance
Required

Visa options

TransitAirport Transit Visa (Category A)
$98
TouristShort-Stay Visa (Category C - 1 entry)
90d$98
TouristShort-Stay Visa (Category C - 2 entries)
90d$98double-entry
BusinessCommon Visa (Category C - MEV Multiple Entry)
90d$98multiple-entry
TransitVisa Issued at Borders (Category C - LTV)
15d$98
TouristGroup Visa (Short-Stay)
30dvalid 1mo
WorkLong-Term Entry Permit for Work
StudentLong-Term Entry Permit for Studies
StudentStudent Mobility Entry
360dvalid 12mo
FamilyFamily Reunification Entry Permit (for Family Members of Third-Country Nationals)
FamilyEntry Permit for Family Members of EU Citizens
BusinessShort-Stay Visa (Multiple Entry, 1 Year)
90d$98multiple-entryvalid 1y
TransitTransit Visa (up to 5 days)
5d

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