'Passports issued by Houthis invalid', Passports and Immigration Dept. confirms

Foreign Minister: Empowering State To Protect Its Sovereignty, Coasts Cornerstone For Bab al-Mandeb Security, International Navigation Safety

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah al-Zouba stated that the Yemeni state undertakes its constitutional and sovereign responsibility to protect its citizens, lands, coasts, ports and territorial waters, and that enabling its institutions to carry out this responsibility is a key element for the security of Bab al-Mandeb, the Red Sea and international navigation and trade.

Second Day of International Media Forum on Islamic Civilization Kicks Off in Tashkent

The second day of the International Media Forum “Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective – New Discoveries” commenced today, Wednesday, at the Center for Islamic Civilization in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent.

German Exports Rise 3.9 Percent

The total of German exports increased by 3.9 percent during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year, reaching 817.8 billion euros.

Al Nassr Beat Al Fateh 3-0 in Saudi Football League

Al Nassr defeated Al Fateh 3-0 in the opening round of the Saudi Pro League, known as the Roshn Saudi League.

Last Update: ، 2026/09/11 Time 09:05:35
Latest News:

Foreign Minister Discusses Developments, Houthi Escalation with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires

President al-Alimi: Yemen's Defensing of Bab al-Mandeb Defensing of Security of Global Shipping Lanes, ..

Yemen Ambassador Discusses Media Cooperation with Cuban News Agency

Yemen Rights Network Documents Over 36,000 Houthi Violations Against Children

Yemen Condemns Israeli Prime Minister’s Unauthorized Entry into Syrian Territory

'Passports issued by Houthis invalid', Passports and Immigration Dept. confirms

[14/04/2019 08:07]

ADEN-SABA
The Passports and Immigration Department in the temporary capital Aden have confirmed again that the passports issued by the Houthis in Sana'a are invalid.

In a circular to all their branches in the government-held cities and ports, the Department emphasized the invalidity of all travel documents issued by the rebel militia from entry visas for foreigners, through residence permits, refuge cards, naturalization certificates and marriage consents to passports.

The Department called upon on all the Yemeni citizens and foreigners in the country to refer to their branches in the government-held areas only.