Avoid non-essential travel to Yemen right now. There is an ongoing or likely conflict, and you should follow your government's advice.
Active armed conflict
A long war involving the Houthi movement continues, with recurrent strikes and a divided country.
What this means for you
Airstrikes, landmines and kidnapping risk. Most of the country is unsafe and consular presence is minimal.
Yemen danger summary
Yemen is currently rated avoid by countrysignal. A long war involving the Houthi movement continues, with recurrent strikes and a divided country. Airstrikes, landmines and kidnapping risk. Most of the country is unsafe and consular presence is minimal. This page reflects live data and updates as the situation changes. It is information, not official travel advice; always check your government's guidance before you travel.
Risk at a glance
Danger
Level
Detail
Overall travel verdict
severe
Avoid non-essential travel.
Armed conflict
severe
Active armed conflict on this territory.
Natural hazards
none
No active natural-hazard alerts.
Civil unrest
none
No unusual unrest signal.
Data confidence
watch
Moderate confidence; some signals are thin.
Before you travel to Yemen
Reconsider non-essential travel entirely until the situation eases.
If you must go, share a detailed itinerary with someone at home and agree on regular check-ins.
Check your government's current travel advisory for Yemen, and register your trip if they offer it.
Open the live map for Yemen right before you go and again on arrival, since the situation can change daily.
Save your country's emergency number and your embassy's contact, and keep a copy offline.
Make sure travel insurance covers medical evacuation and trip disruption.
Identify the nearest functioning airport and a backup exit route before you arrive.
Yemen travel safety FAQ
Is Yemen safe to travel to right now?
As of 17 June 2026, no. countrysignal rates Yemen avoid for non-essential travel because of an ongoing or likely conflict. Follow your government's advice.
Are there any natural disasters in Yemen right now?
As of 17 June 2026, countrysignal is tracking no active natural-hazard alerts (earthquakes, storms, floods, wildfires) in Yemen.
Is there a war or conflict in Yemen?
Yes. As of 17 June 2026: A long war involving the Houthi movement continues, with recurrent strikes and a divided country.
What does the Yemen travel verdict mean?
countrysignal gives each country one of three verdicts: ok to travel, caution, or avoid. Yemen is currently rated avoid. The verdict is computed from live conflict, natural-hazard and unrest signals, and it updates as the situation changes.
This verdict is generated by countrysignal's analysis engine from live conflict, natural-hazard and unrest signals. It is informational only and never an instruction to act. For confirmed emergencies, follow official local alerts.