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Here you will find important tips and useful information for Yemen.
in US Dollar (USD)
Change cash in local currency
Local currency / ISO Code
Jemen rial YER
Credit cards are rarely accepted. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.
Travelers are advised to bring cash in US dollar (in small amounts).
Time difference with Switzerland
+ 2 h / + 1 h during our summer time
National language
Official language
Arabic
Language capabilities
English
Capital
Sanaa (Sana'a)
Country code for calling Switzerland
00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
Voltage
220/230 volt / adapter required
Travel documents for Swiss citizens
Passport still valid 6 months or more after end of stay, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 1 month.
Passports with Israeli visa (entry stamp) may cause considerable difficulty or denied entry.
Exit permit required for stays of more than 4 weeks (to request at least 7 days before departure; available at the immigration authorities).
Other information
Security
Travel to this country is not advised due to internal conflicts.
Swiss Embassy / Consulate
Sana'a, 60-M Street, Amran Road
Tel. +967 1 330 080
Opening hours
Banks
8.30 - 12.00 h (Sat - Wed)
8.00 - 11.30 h (Thu)
Stores
8.00 - 13.00 h and 16.00 - 21.00 h (Sun - Thu)
Health situation
Do not drink tap water.
Mosquito protection advised.
Minimum risk of malaria.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.
Security
Travel to this country is not advised due to internal conflicts.
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