Travel Warnings and Warden Messages
Authorized Departure of Embassy Staff
March 20, 2008
Following the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Sanaa on March 18, 2008, the Department of State has authorized the voluntary departure of non-emergency Embassy staff and family members from Yemen for a period of 30 days, which may be extended, depending on circumstances. Embassy employees have been advised to strictly limit their exposure in public places, and to avoid venues with large numbers of expatriates.
The U.S. Embassy is located at Dhahr Himyar Zone, Sheraton Hotel District, P.O. Box 22347. The telephone number of the Consular Section is (967)(1) 755-2000, extension 2153 or 2266. The fax number is (967)(1) 303-175. The after hours emergency number is (967)(1)755-2000 (press zero for extension). In case of an emergency, if these regular numbers do not work, please call 967-733213509.
Current information on travel and security in Yemen may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States and Canada, or, from outside the United States and Canada, 1-202-501-4444. U.S. citizens should consult the Travel Warning for Yemen, the Country Specific Information for Yemen, and the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement on the Department's Internet site at http://travel.state.gov