U.S. citizens are encouraged to carry a photocopy of their U.S. passport with them at all times so that, if questioned by local officials, they will have proof of their identity and U.S. citizenship.
Photography of military installations, including airports, equipment, or troops is forbidden. In the past, such photography has led to the arrest of U.S. citizens. Military sites are not always obvious. If in doubt, it is wise to ask specific permission from Yemeni authorities.
The Government of Yemen may not recognize the U.S. citizenship of persons who are citizens of both Yemen and the United States.Yemeni law recognizes those who have a claim to Yemeni citizenship as Yemeni, even if they do not hold a Yemeni passport.This may hinder the ability of U.S. consular officials to assist U.S. citizens of Yemeni descent -- even if they use their U.S. passport to enter Yemen. Dual nationals may also be subject to Yemeni national obligations such as taxes or military service. For further information, travelers can contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Yemen.
U.S. citizens who travel to Yemen are subject to the jurisdiction of Yemeni courts, as well as to the country's laws, customs, and regulations. This holds true for all legal matters, including child custody and travel restrictions.Women in custody disputes in Yemen will not enjoy the same rights that they do in the United States, as Yemeni law often does not work in favor of the mother. Parents planning to travel to Yemen with their children should bear this in mind. Parents should also note that U.S. custody orders might not be enforced in Yemen.
U.S. citizen women who are married to Yemeni or Yemeni-American men should be aware that their children may not be able to depart if the children are brought to Yemen. In many instances, women must obtain permission from their husbands to obtain an exit visa. They also may not be able to take their children out of Yemen without the permission of the father, regardless of who has legal custody (see the section on Entry/Exit Requirements for U.S. Citizens above.) Women should bear in mind that U.S. divorce decrees may not be recognized in Yemen, especially if the marriage took place in Yemen. U.S. citizen women who have married in Yemen and divorced in the United States have been prevented from departing Yemen by their ex-husbands.
U.S. citizen students and workers in Yemen have reported that the sponsors of their residence permits have seized their U.S. passports as a means of controlling domestic and international travel. While sponsors may claim to do so on behalf of local security services, there is no law or instruction from Yemeni passport or security offices requiring that passports be seized. Other U.S. citizens have been prevented from leaving Yemen because their sponsors have refused to give permission for the Passport and Immigration Authority to issue an exit visa.
Yemeni government security organizations have arrested and expelled foreign Muslims, including U.S. citizens, who have associated with local Muslim organizations considered to be extremist by the Yemeni government. U.S. citizens risk arrest if they engage in political or other activities that violate the terms of their admission to Yemen.
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