🇾🇪Yemen

Risk areas

Crime(High)

• Exercise extreme vigilance at all times, avoid unexpected trips[1]
• Never travel without an experienced guide and a 4x4 convoy, with varied and unpredictable routes[1][2]

Terrorism(High)

• Groups like Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) active and targeting foreigners, especially the French[2]
• Avoid all areas, including islands and coasts, due to attacks and kidnappings[1][2]

Transport

• Travel only in 4x4 convoys with guides, avoid driving at night and renting cars alone[1][2][3]
• Prepare fuel, water, food, share your itinerary, call police in case of an accident[1]

Natural risks(Moderate risks of schistosomiasis in all freshwater, sharks near coasts (rare accidents), dangerous roads with unmarked tracks[3])

• Prohibit swimming in freshwater, wear discreet swimsuits for women, take precautions at sea[3]
• Avoid night travel and unpaved areas without preparation[1][3]

Health(Health infrastructure degraded by civil war, high infectious risks including malaria in urban/rural areas and schistosomiasis[3])

• Use mosquito nets and repellents, antimalarial chemoprophylaxis necessary in risk areas[3]
• Keep vaccinations up to date, avoid untreated water and raw foods[3]
• Wear seat belts, motorcycle helmets, and child car seats[3]

Practical tips

• Yemen is not a tourist or private visit destination, all stays are strictly discouraged[1][2][5]
• Never travel independently, strictly prohibited and dangerous without escort[2][6]
• Register with your embassy, prepare an evacuation plan, and follow local news[1][7]