Money & duty free for Yemen
Exchange rates:
Yemeni RiyalC$1 = YER186.39
€1 = YER260.5
£1 = YER310.19
US$1 = YER250.03
Currency & Money
Yemeni Riyal (YER) = 100 fils, though amounts under 1 Riyal are rarely quoted. Notes are in denominations of YER1,000, 500, 200, 100 and 50. Coins are in denominations of YER20, 10, 5 and 1.
Outside major hotels cards are of limited use; American Express, Visa and Diners Club are the most widely accepted.
Sana’a has a few ATMs; at the airport (though these are not always functioning), at the Moevenpick Hotel and outside a couple of the biggest banks. Aden and Tai’z also have a handful of machines. There are very few ATMs elsewhere in the country.
Can be exchanged at some banks and hotels. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.
Import and export of local currency is prohibited. There are no restrictions on the import of foreign currencies, but amounts exceeding US$3,000 must be declared upon arrival. Export of foreign currencies must not exceed the amount imported.
Yemen duty free
The following items may be imported into the Republic of Yemen without incurring customs duty:
• Personal belongings and gifts up to a value of YER100,000.
Valuables should be declared on entry.
Duty-free allowances are subject to change, sometimes at short notice due to policy updates or external factors. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should verify current allowances with official customs authorities before departure. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these regulations.
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