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In light of ongoing disturbances in northern Yemen connected to the al Houthi rebellion in and around Saada governorate, the U.S. Embassy has restricted all travel of official Americans to Saada, Amran, Hajja and Al Jowf governorates. As the Embassy continues to monitor the situation, it advises all Americans to specifically avoid the Sanaa-Saada highway and continue to reevaluate their personal security, regardless of location. The Embassy’s caution against travel to Marib governorate remains in effect and caution is recommended when planning travel through that region.
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 Consular Information Sheet for Yemen, the Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement, and the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement on the Department's Internet site at .
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