Embassy of Yemen in Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland
- Address: Chemin du Jonc 19, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
- Fax: +41227980465
- Email: geneva@mofa-ye.org
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Embassy of Yemen in Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland; address Chemin du Jonc 19, 1218, Le Grand-Saconnex. Plus 1 other mission.
Head of mission: Mr Hussein Taher Ahmed Al-Ashwal, Consul General (as of 2010)
Yemen offers a unique appeal for Swiss travelers interested in history and culture, despite facing various challenges. With 6.1 million Swiss citizens traveling abroad annually, there is potential for a segment of this population to explore Yemen's rich heritage and stunning landscapes.
Yemen is generally considered unsafe for tourists, including those from Switzerland. According to the Global Peace Index, Yemen ranks 160th out of 160 countries, indicating a high level of violence and instability. In comparison, Switzerland ranks 6th, reflecting its safety. Crime statistics further highlight the disparity: Yemen has a murder rate of 6.8 per 100,000 people, significantly higher than Switzerland's rate of 0.5. Additionally, various organized crime indices show Yemen scoring poorly across multiple categories, such as mafia groups (8.0) and human trafficking (8.5), compared to Switzerland's much lower scores (4.5 and 5.0, respectively). Overall, the safety conditions in Yemen are not conducive for tourism, especially when compared to the high safety standards found in Switzerland.