Publication of Notification of the Ministry in the official Gazette of India (Conditions in respect to travel to Yemen)

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of External Affairs issued Notification S.O. 3760(E) on July 10, 2026, to rescind previous travel restrictions and conditions imposed on travel to Yemen. This decision, made under the Passports Act, 1967, follows an assessment that the security situation in Yemen has evolved since the original restrictions were implemented in 2017. The notification effectively nullifies S.O. 3223(E) dated October 3, 2017, with immediate effect. **Key Points / Main Content** **Historical Context and Rescission** * **Original Restrictions:** On September 26, 2017, the Central Government imposed specific conditions on travel to Yemen due to a precarious security situation. * **Prior Notification:** These conditions were formally published in the Gazette of India via notification S.O. 3223(E) on October 3, 2017. * **Current Action:** The government has officially rescinded notification S.O. 3223(E) as of July 10, 2026. **Legal and Situational Basis** * **Legal Authority:** The rescission is exercised under the powers conferred by clause (d) of Section 19 of the Passports Act, 1967 (15 of 1967). * **Reason for Change:** The Central Government states that the security situation in Yemen has "evolved," necessitating a change in the regulatory stance regarding travel to the region. **Impact Analysis** **Indian Citizens and Travelers** **Impact** Travelers are no longer bound by the specific conditions and restrictions for visiting Yemen that were established in the 2017 notification. **Action Required** Individuals planning travel to Yemen should confirm updated travel advisories and ensure compliance with standard passport and visa regulations, as the 2017-specific restrictions are now void. **Ministry of External Affairs / Passport Authorities** **Impact** The legal framework governing travel to Yemen has been updated, requiring administrative alignment with the rescission of the 2017 order. **Action Required** Administrative bodies must update their records and enforcement guidelines to reflect that S.O. 3223(E) is no longer in effect. **Central Government** **Impact** The government has exercised its statutory power to relax travel controls in response to changing geopolitical and security conditions. **Action Required** The government will continue to monitor the security situation in Yemen to determine if any future notifications under the Passports Act are necessary.

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