Yemen Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 4: Do Not Travel

The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help. Advisory as of December 18, 2025.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 4· Do Not Travel

Level 4 of 4 · as of December 18, 2025

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

Advises against all travel

Last updated June 18, 2026 · gov.uk advice

Latest UK update note: “Updated information about regional tensions and conflict affecting Yemen (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).”

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

December 18, 2025 — current
Level 4: Do Not Travel
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Yemen since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.

Is Yemen safe? What the official advisory says

in Yemen due to risk of terrorism , unrest , crime , health risks , kidnapping , and landmines .

U.S. citizens should not travel to Yemen for any reason. The U.S. Embassy in Sana’a suspended its operations in February 2015. The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency or routine consular services to U.S. citizens in Yemen.

Terrorism

The Department of State has re-designated Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.

Other terrorist groups also plan and carry out attacks in Yemen. These include Al-Qa'ida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and Islamic State affiliates.
Terrorists may attack with little or no warning and may target: Public sites
Places of worship
Transportation hubs
Markets
Government buildings and facilities
There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Yemen. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.
Review our information on Terrorism and Travel to High-Risk Areas .

Unrest

A civil war continues in Yemen. Although violence has decreased since the April 2022 truce, Yemen still faces instability. Fighting continues, especially near the front lines in central Yemen.

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of December 18, 2025 — read the full advisory before you travel.

Yemen travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for Yemen?

As of December 18, 2025, the U.S. State Department rates Yemen at Level 4: Do Not Travel. The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help.

What does Level 4 mean?

Level 4 (Do Not Travel) — The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help.

When did the Yemen travel advisory last change?

The current advisory was published on December 18, 2025. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Yemen?

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all travel (last updated June 18, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.