Destination Guides
Yemen

 
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Currency

Yemeni Riyal (YER) = 100 fils. Notes are in denominations of YER1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 20. Coins are in denominations of YER10, 5 and 1.

 
Currency Exchange

Local currency can easily be reconverted at banks, bureaux de change and hotels. US Dollars in cash are the easiest convertible currency.

 
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

Cards generally have limited acceptance; American Express and Diners Club are the most widely accepted. There are very few ATMs.

 
Traveller's Cheques

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.

 
Banking Hours

Sat-Wed 0830-1200, Thurs 0800-1130.

 
Exchange Rate Indicators

Date Apr 07
£1.00= YER386.70
$1.00= YER195.75
Eur;1.00= YER261.48

 
 
uty Free
 
Overview

The following items may be imported into the Republic of Yemen without incurring customs duty:

• 600 cigarettes or 60 cigars or 450g of tobacco.
• Two bottles of alcoholic beverages (non-Muslims only).
• One bottle of perfume or eau de toilette.
• Gifts up to a value of YER100,000.
• Gold ornaments (women only) weighing up to 350g.

 
Prohibited Imports

Firearms, illegal drugs, obscene literature, all products of Israeli origin.