🇾🇪 Yemen · Ancestry
Yemeni Citizenship by Descent (jus sanguinis paternal) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,632 |
| Minimum annual salary | €43,589 |
| Proof of savings | €8,718 |
| Minimum investment | €4,359 |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Ancestry proof | Required |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–35 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €1,744 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,632.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf · verified 2026-06-23
Proof of savings
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum investment
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf · verified 2026-06-23
Work experience
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf · verified 2026-06-23
Ancestry proof
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf · verified 2026-06-23
Criminal record
“"...never sentenced for a criminal offense or been the subject of a sentence restricting his freedom..."”
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
“"Age of Majority: eighteen full calendar years."”
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.