Moving to Venezuela from Yemen

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Yemen to Venezuela — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Yemen to Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
VE
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
VE
13.2

Yemen generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

YE
$169
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

YE
1.0
VE
16.6

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

YE
109.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
VE
3.4t

Yemen generally does better on environment, though Venezuela leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

YE
1.3
VE
12.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
VE
7.5%

Venezuela performs significantly better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.3%
VE
5.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$634
VE
$3,495

Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

YE
69.4 yrs
VE
72.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
33.8
VE
21.2

Venezuela performs significantly better than Yemen across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), The World Factbook (2014–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Yemen Tax Authority (2016), Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Yemen and Venezuela. To live, work, or study long-term in Venezuela, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Venezuela's immigration authority.

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
Yemen passport holders need a visa to enter Venezuela.
Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Venezuela passport holders need a visa to enter Yemen.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Venezuela?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Venezuela has 12.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

Yemen generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Yemen?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 1.0 in Yemen. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE VE
Population 41,773,878 28,516,896
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Arabic Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 171