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FCDO advises against all travel to Yemen.
Warnings and insurance
Still current at:
3013 DecemberJune 20242025
Updated:
3013 DecemberJune 20242025
Latest update:
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Support for British people is severely limited in Yemen. British Embassy services in Sana’a are suspended, and all diplomatic and consular staff have been withdrawn.
The UK government cannot help British nationals leaving Yemen. There are no evacuation procedures in place.
FCDO cannot offer advice on the safety of travelling to any potential departure point. The UK government’s ability to help with onward travel is severely limited and you’ll be expected to cover the cost of visas, accommodation, insurance and onward travel yourself.
If you choose to remain in Yemen, you should minimise movement around the country and within cities and towns, monitor developments in the local security situation and follow other precautions in this travel advice.
If you’re a British national in Yemen and need help from the UK government, you can call FCDO on 020 7008 5000 (24 hours).
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel against FCDO advice, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
FCDO provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
