Yemen Times 19 June, 2004 Yemen will lift restrictions next month on entry visa for foreign visitors imposed after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks as part of its efforts to keep terrorists out, Interior Minister Brig. Gen. Rashad Al-Alimi said. “The extraordinary visa procedures imposed in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks would be canceled as from July,†Al-Alimi said.
“Starting in July, we’ll adopt smoother visa measures on foreigners visiting Yemen,†the minister said, adding that under the new visa policy, citizens of Arab and non-Arab countries would be able to enter Yemen with visa obtained from Yemeni ports and border posts.
Sanaa beefed up its visa measures after Washington voiced concern over reports that Al-Qaeda members have sought refuge in lawless areas of Yemen. |