Xref: world wstd.travel.advisories:660 Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories Path: world!daemon From: Wally Doerge <76702.1202@compuserve.com> Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Yemen Message-ID: <950125150038_76702.1202_CHN33-1@CompuServe.COM> Precedence: bulk Sender: daemon@world.std.com (daemons) Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die Distribution: wstd Date: Wed, 25 Jan 1995 15:00:39 GMT Approved: usenet@world.std.com Lines: 117 STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Yemen ============================================================ Yemen - Consular Information Sheet January 24, 1995 Country Description: Yemen is a republic governed by a presidential council, prime minister and cabinet, and a constitutional parliament. Islamic ideals and beliefs provide the conservative foundation of the country's customs, laws and practices. Yemen is a developing country, and modern tourist facilities, except in the major cities, are not widely available. Entry Requirements: Passports and visas are required. Entry to Yemen may be denied to persons with passports showing Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps. A yellow fever vaccination is recommended. Chloroquine-resistant malaria suppressants are recommended for travel to areas outside the city of Sanaa. For more details, the traveler can contact the Embassy of the Republic of Yemen, Suite 705, 2600 Virginia Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037, telephone (202) 965-4760; or the Yemen Mission to the U.N., 866 United Nations Plaza, Room 435, New York, N.Y. 10017, telephone (212) 355-1730. Areas of Instability: Travel within Yemen, particularly to the tribal areas north and east of Sanaa, can be dangerous. Disputes between different tribal groups and between tribal groups and the government have sometimes led to violent incidents. These disputes have sometimes led to the kidnapping of westerners, including Americans. The situation is now exacerbated by the political involvement of rival groups. Yemeni security officials advise against casual travel to rural areas. If travel to these areas is necessary, the risk to personal security may be reduced if such travel is undertaken by air or with an armed escort. Travel to the Yemeni-Saudi border area can also be dangerous. Clashes have been reported along the border area to the north and east of Sanaa and in the far east of Yemen, near Oman. Tensions along the Yemeni-Saudi border can escalate quickly, and Americans contemplating travel to border areas should contact the U.S. Embassy in Sanaa for the latest information. Armed hijackings of vehicles, accompanied in some instances by violence, occur in many parts of the country, including the capital. Urban violence has been a problem in the past. Foreign embassies and Yemeni government buildings have been the targets of bombs and rockets planted or fired by unknown individuals or groups. Such incidents present a danger to U.S. citizens in Yemen. Other potential hazards to travelers are land mines and unexploded ordnance left over from the 1994 civil war in areas where fighting took place in the six southern provinces. Medical Facilities: Basic medical care and medicines are available in the principal cities of Yemen, but not necessarily in outlying areas. The altitude of Sanaa (7200 feet) and lack of adequate medical facilities can cause problems for some visitors. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proven useful. The international travelers hotline at the Centers for Disease Control, telephone (404) 332-4559, has additional useful health information. Information on Crime: The most serious crime problem affecting travelers to Yemen is the armed, at times violent, hijacking of vehicles. Travelers occasionally have been victims of petty street crime. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad should be reported immediately to local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Useful information on safeguarding valuables, protecting personal security, and other matters while traveling abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlets, "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to the Middle East and North Africa." They are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Drug Penalties: Travelers are subject to the laws of the country in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines. Dual Nationality: The government of Yemen may not recognize the U.S. citizenship of persons who are citizens of both Yemen and the United States. This may hinder the ability of U.S. consular officials to assist persons who do not enter Yemen on a U.S. passport. Dual nationals may also be subject to national obligations, such as taxes or military service. Travelers can contact an embassy or consulate of Yemen for further information on possible dual nationality. Photography Restrictions: Specific permission is required for the use of video cameras. Photography of military installations, equipment, or troops is forbidden, and in the past has led to the arrest of U.S. citizens. Such sites are not always obvious; if in doubt, it is useful to ask specific permission. Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy can obtain updated information on travel and security within Yemen. Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Sanaa, Yemen is located at Dhahr Himyar Zone, Sheraton Hotel District, P.O. Box 22347. The telephone number is (967) (1) 238-843 through 852. The workweek in Yemen is Saturday through Wednesday. No. 95-010 This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated July 29, 1994, to revise the section on areas of instability. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL: "http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher: gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories