1 mission of Yemen in Romania: Consulate of Yemen in Bucharest, Romania. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr Khaled Mohammed Abdullah Aljaboobi, Honorary Consul (as of 2024)
Yemen offers a unique appeal for Romanian travelers interested in history and culture, despite facing various challenges. With 11.6 million Romanians traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Yemen's rich heritage and stunning landscapes intriguing.
Yemen is currently considered unsafe for tourists, including those from Romania. According to the Global Peace Index, Yemen ranks 160th out of 160 countries, indicating a very high level of insecurity. In comparison, Romania ranks 36th, reflecting a much safer environment. Crime statistics further illustrate the disparity: Yemen has a murder rate of 6.8 per 100,000 people, significantly higher than Romania's rate of 1.3. Additionally, organized crime indices show that Yemen scores poorly across various categories, such as mafia groups (Yemen: 8.0 vs. Romania: 4.0) and human trafficking (Yemen: 8.5 vs. Romania: 6.5). Given these factors, it is advisable for Romanian tourists to avoid traveling to Yemen at this time.