Yemen Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Yemen
199
General Emergency
199
Police
191
Ambulance / Medical
179
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Sana'a
Currency
YER (YR)
Official Language
Arabic
Country Code
+967
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Yemen
Urban / City
40-50 km/h
Rural
80 km/h
Highway
90 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No road tolls.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5 to 10% in restaurants. Cash tips are warmly accepted.
- DO Adhere strictly to official travel warnings (Do Not Travel).
- DO Maintain active communication with emergency crisis services if presence is essential.
- DO Honor the unique ancient mudbrick architecture (UNESCO heritage of Sana'a and Shibam).
- DON'T Never travel independently without verified security arrangements.
- DON'T Do not photograph armed personnel, roadblocks, or military equipment.
- DON'T Avoid travel into remote tribal areas.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type A, D & G (230V, 50Hz). Universal adapter required.
Tap Water: Tap water is strictly non-potable; drink sealed bottled water only.
Insider Tip: Marvel at the alien dragon's blood trees and pristine white sand dunes on UNESCO-listed Socotra Island.
