India withdraws 2017 travel restriction notification for Yemen, continues to advise against non-essential travel
Sanaa, July 13
The Ministry of External Affairs has withdrawn the 2017 Gazette notification that imposed travel restrictions on Yemen, while continuing to advise Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to the conflict-hit country.
According to a travel advisory issued by the MEA, the earlier gazette notification dated October 3, 2017, has been withdrawn through the government's gazette notification dated July 10, following a review of the travel restrictions.
"The Ministry of External Affairs has reviewed the restrictions on travel to Yemen and, accordingly, withdrawn the earlier Gazette Notification No. 3223 (E) dated October 3, 2017, vide the Government of India Gazette Notification No. 3760 (E) dated July 10, 2026. Notwithstanding the above, the Ministry of External Affairs continues to advise all Indian nationals to refrain from non-essential travel to Yemen," the MEA stated.
Despite the withdrawal of the notification, the ministry cautioned that Indian nationals should continue to avoid non-essential travel to the country.
"If such travel is unavoidable, it should be undertaken only after a thorough assessment of the local security situation, and travel to active conflict zones must be avoided," the advisory stated.
The MEA also advised Indian nationals residing in Yemen to remain vigilant and restrict their movements within the country in view of the prevailing security situation.
Further, Indian citizens currently in Yemen, or those planning to travel there, have been strongly advised to register with the Embassy of India in Riyadh to facilitate better communication and assistance in case of emergencies.
"Indian nationals in Yemen and those who need to travel to Yemen are strongly advised to register with the Embassy of India in Riyadh to facilitate better communication and assistance in case of emergencies," the MEA added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is bureaucratic housekeeping, nothing more. Withdrawing a 2017 notification doesn't change ground reality - Yemen remains dangerous. Our Yemeni friends tell me basic services are still disrupted. Hope Indians there are staying safe and have registered with the embassy. Safety first, always. 🙏
Honestly, who makes money by sending Indians to dangerous places like Yemen? There are always some agents who lure people with false promises. The government should also crack down on illegal recruitment. But yes, practical move to update the notification - at least it shows some attention to detail in the system.
Typical government - withdraw one paper notification but the situation on ground is still the same. We need more proactive measures to evacuate any Indian citizens still stuck there, not just advisories. Remember how quickly they acted during Covid and Ukraine? We can do better for Yemen too. 🇮🇳
This is a minor procedural update, but important for those who need to travel for family or business reasons. At least the MEA is being transparent. The advice to avoid active conflict zones is common sense. I hope our embassy in Riyadh is well-staffed to handle any emergencies. 🇾🇪✈️
My cousin was stuck in Yemen back in 2015 - it took weeks to get him out during Operation Raahat. So this advisory hits close to home. Thankful the MEA is keeping tabs, but I wish they'd do more to ensure no Indian is stranded there. Every life matters. Stay safe, everyone! 💙
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