Do Not Travel
“Do not travelin Yemen due to risk of terrorism, unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, and landmines. Do not travel to Yemen for any reason, including the island of Socotra.”
Updated Fri, 23 Oct 2026
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Is Yemen safe? 🇾🇪
Asia · Updated
As of October 2026, Yemen scores 13/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index — verdict: elevated risk — reconsider. The U.S. State Department rates Yemen Level 4: Do Not Travel. Of the 3 Yemen destinations assessed, Aden scores highest (20/100), while Sanaa scores lowest (17/100).
Safety Report
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Yemen 🇾🇪
Yemen · Assessed 24 October 2026
13
/ 100
Elevated risk — reconsider
Safer than ~3% of countries
Score capped at 20 — Level 4 advisory — "Do Not Travel". No other indicator can raise the score above this.
What drives this score
Crime27/100ElevatedCrime index 60.8 / 100
Sentiment19/100ElevatedExtremely Negative
Advisories0Elevated
Stability23Elevated
Health55Fair
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Elevated
Advises against all travel
“Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all travel to Yemen FCDO advises against all travel to the whole of the Yemen due to the unpredictable security conditions.”
Updated 2026-10-13T12:11:26Z
Full advisory →Avoid all travel
“Canada's official risk level for Yemen: avoid all travel.”
Updated 2026-10-13T15:16:11.1346226-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Elevated
Mugging & robbery risk
Severe risk
12
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
High risk
58
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
5 / 100 (Extremely Negative)
5
City SignalCity Web Research
Homicide rate
5.8 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6World avg5.2United States5.8Yemen5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
62
Robbery / mugging
SevereHigh risk of carjacking and general crime, with foreigners frequently targeted.
Pickpocketing
HighWhile specific pickpocketing data is scarce, the general high crime environment and presence of armed civilians suggest a significant risk, especially in urban areas.
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03 · Environment
Health & Air
Fair
04 · Institutions
Stability
Elevated
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Elevated
Traveller sentiment score
Extremely Negative
19/100
Reported feel5Extremely Negative
Robbery risk12Severe risk
Pickpocket risk58High risk
All available data indicates extreme risk, with no positive sentiment regarding visitor safety.
Yemen is extremely unsafe for travelers, with all official advisories recommending against any travel.
The country is experiencing active civil war, with ongoing conflict, terrorism, and high crime rates. Foreigners are at significant risk of kidnapping and other violent crimes. Health and infrastructure are severely impacted.
Recent developments
- Oct 2026WHO reports at least 1,500 killed in new fighting in Yemen.— Daily Gate City
- Oct 2026Houthi rebels strike Yemen's government forces, killing at least 53.— Audacy
- Oct 2026Houthi militia attack kills dozens at Yemen security training centre.— TRT World
- Jul 2026The Houthis have launched missile and drone attacks against Yemeni government personnel, as well as civilians and infrastructure across the country.— safedestinations.com
Common scams
- Companies offering unofficial and invalid visas for tourist trips, particularly to Socotra Island, putting tourists in danger.
- Fake tour guides and overpriced souvenirs.
Full briefing
Yemen is currently an extremely dangerous destination, with all official government advisories strongly recommending against any travel. The country is embroiled in a severe civil war, marked by ongoing conflict between Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces. This instability has led to widespread unrest, terrorism, and a high crime rate, making it unsafe for any visitor.
Recent reports from October 2026 highlight the intensity of the conflict, with news of at least 1,500 deaths in new fighting and specific attacks by Houthi rebels resulting in dozens of casualties. The Houthis have also been launching missile and drone attacks against both military and civilian targets across the country since July 2026. Foreigners are particularly vulnerable, facing a significant risk of kidnapping and carjacking, especially outside of urban centers.
Travel to Yemen, including the island of Socotra, is strongly discouraged by the U.S. State Department, UK FCDO, and Government of Canada, with advisories consistently updated to reflect the dire security situation. The U.S. Embassy in Sana'a suspended operations in 2015, meaning no emergency services are available for U.S. citizens. Travelers should be aware of potential scams, such as unofficial visa offers, and the pervasive risk of bribery when dealing with public officials. Given the extreme risks, the safest course of action is to avoid travel to Yemen entirely.
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06 · Destinations
Yemen destinations by safety score
#1🇾🇪AdenHigh Risk · updated 19 October 202620#2🇾🇪Sana'aHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202620#3🇾🇪SanaaHigh Risk · updated 20 October 202617
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07 · Questions
Yemen safety FAQ
Is Yemen safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Yemen Level 4 of 4 — Do Not Travel. On our composite index Yemen scores 13/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 24 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Yemen?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Aden currently scores highest at 20/100 (High Risk). Sanaa scores lowest at 17/100.
Where does this Yemen safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.