🇾🇪 Yemen · Naturalisation
Yemeni Citizenship by Naturalization (Law No. 6/1990, 5-10 year track) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,633 |
| Minimum annual salary | €43,589 |
| Proof of savings | €10,461 |
| Minimum investment | €2,615 |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Language level | B2 |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €436 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Citizenship possible after 10 years.
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.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,633.
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 2026-06-10
Minimum annual salary
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf · verified 2026-06-10
Proof of savings
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf · verified 2026-06-10
Minimum investment
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf · verified 2026-06-10
Work experience
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf · verified 2026-06-10
Language level
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf · verified 2026-06-10
Age range
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf · verified 2026-06-10
Application fee
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf · verified 2026-06-10
Years to citizenship
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf · verified 2026-06-10
Open to all nationalities
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83560/YEM83560.pdf · verified 2026-06-10
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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 2026-06-10.