Netherlands Visa RequirementsFor Yemen passport holders
Yemeni citizens need a Schengen visa to visit the Netherlands. The visa fee is EUR 90 ($98 USD) since June 2024. Due to the ongoing conflict in Yemen (since 2015) and the absence of Dutch Embassy services in Sanaa, Yemeni applicants must apply at the Dutch Embassy or a Schengen country embassy in a third country, typically Egypt, Jordan, or Turkey.
Yemen passport holders require a visa to enter Netherlands.
Yemeni citizens must apply for a Netherlands (Schengen) visa in a third country where a Dutch or Schengen-country embassy operates. The Dutch Embassy in Cairo (Egypt) and Amman (Jordan) are the most accessible options. Required documents: valid Yemeni passport (minimum 3 months validity beyond planned stay), completed Schengen visa application form, biometric photo, return flight booking, proof of accommodation (hotel booking), bank statements showing sufficient funds, travel insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 medical coverage), and visa fee (EUR 90 / $98 USD). Processing takes 8-12 weeks for Yemeni applicants, so apply well in advance. Yemeni applicants should demonstrate strong ties to Yemen and clear intent to return. Approval rates for Yemeni applicants may be lower than average due to conflict-related concerns.
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Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Required Documents
Valid Yemeni passport (minimum 3 months validity beyond stay)
Completed Schengen visa application form
Biometric passport photo
Return flight booking
Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings)
Bank statements (last 3 months, sufficient funds)
Travel insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 medical coverage)
Schengen visa fee: EUR 90 ($98 USD)
Current Travel Situation
Yemen to Netherlands: What You Need to Know
Yemen has been in civil war since 2015, with Houthi forces controlling the north (including the capital Sanaa) and the internationally recognized government based in Aden. The Dutch Embassy in Sanaa has been closed since the conflict escalated. Yemeni passport holders face significant visa application challenges, as most European embassies in Yemen are closed, requiring applicants to travel to neighboring countries to apply. The Netherlands processes Yemeni Schengen visa applications through the Dutch Embassy in Cairo (Egypt) or Amman (Jordan). Yemen's extraordinary ancient cultural heritage (Sana'a Old City UNESCO, the Hadhramaut Valley, the Socotra Archipelago) represents some of the world's greatest endangered heritage sites.
How to Get There
No direct Yemen-Netherlands flights exist and Sanaa Airport (SAH) has extremely limited international services due to the conflict. Yemenis in government-controlled areas typically travel via Aden Airport (ADE) with connections to Amman (Royal Jordanian), Cairo (EgyptAir), Dubai (flydubai), or Doha (Qatar Airways). From those hubs, connect to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). Total journey from Yemen to the Netherlands is approximately 15-22 hours.
Money & Banking
The Netherlands uses the euro (EUR). Amsterdam is moderately priced: budget EUR 120-200 per day in central Amsterdam. For Yemeni visitors, the Netherlands offers access to a large Dutch-based Yemeni diaspora community. Card payments are universal in the Netherlands, one of the world's most cashless societies.
Practical Tips
Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum (Rembrandt, Vermeer), Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House (book months in advance), the canal ring (UNESCO), Jordaan neighborhood, and Vondelpark. Rotterdam: Europe's largest port, modernist architecture including the Markthal, and the Erasmusbrug bridge. The Hague: International Court of Justice, Dutch Parliament, and the Mauritshuis museum (Girl with a Pearl Earring by Vermeer). Keukenhof tulip gardens (mid-March to mid-May). Day trips: Delft, Haarlem, Utrecht.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Yes. Yemenis need a Schengen visa. Since the Dutch Embassy in Sanaa is closed, Yemenis must apply at the Dutch Embassy in Cairo or Amman. The fee is EUR 90 ($98 USD) and processing typically takes 8-12 weeks.
Can Yemenis apply for a Schengen visa in Egypt or Jordan?
Yes. The Dutch Embassy in Cairo (Egypt) and Amman (Jordan) process Schengen visa applications from Yemeni nationals. Bring all required documents and strong proof of ties to Yemen. Many other Schengen country embassies in Cairo and Amman also process applications for countries where they represent Netherlands Schengen applications.
Can a Netherlands Schengen visa be used to travel to other European countries?
Yes. A Netherlands Schengen visa allows travel throughout all 27 Schengen countries for the duration of the visa's validity. If the Netherlands is your main destination, apply at the Dutch Embassy. If another Schengen country is your main destination, apply at that country's embassy.