Yemen Health Insurance

Located in the Middle East, with coast along the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea, Yemen used to be two separate states. The North Yemen belonged to the Ottoman Empire and the South was a protectorate of the British Empire. The north gained independence in 1918 after the Ottoman Empire′s disintegration and the south gained independence from Britain when they left the region in 1967, in which the southern government adopted a Marxist orientation.

The two states formally amalgamated to form one nation, the Republic of Yemen, in 1990. Yemen′s capital, Sana′a, apart from being incredibly romantic and intriguing is holds claim to being the oldest city in the world.

Feeling comfortable in the knowledge that if something was to happen to a family member their medical costs will be taken care of, is important to us all. Our expert consultants can advise on the most suitable level of coverage for families, individuals, groups, travelers, and teachers expatriate health insurance.

Expatriate Health Insurance Yemen

Pacific Prime is an expatriate insurance broker specialising in providing overseas medical insurance for Yemen nationals living, working or holidaying abroad. If you are a non Yemen national and moving to Yemen we can also provide plans that meet your specific requirements.

Professional Service you can trust

Pacific Prime Insurance will be with you for the duration of your policy. We offer additional customer services that include claims advice, emergency contact numbers and medical advice lines. We also maintain a comprehensive list of Yemen hospitals/doctors. Most of our clients are expatriates so we maintain a list of Embassies in Yemen.

As a leading broker of medical insurance in Yemen we keep up on the latest insurance trends and Yemen Insurance News.

We can offer expatriates in Yemen dedicated international health insurance plans that will provide comprehensive coverage in the East and around the world. Plans that we can offer will usually have a number of benefits that a policyholder is able to tailor to suit their specific requirements. With coverage options including out-patient, dental, maternity, and emergency evacuation, you will be assured of receiving the highest levels of quality treatment anywhere in the world.

Yemen Travel Tips

Whenever you travel overseas it is often useful to understand the local laws and customs in the destination country, as they can often be very different to your own. The Yemeni legal system is based upon Sharia principles; therefore there are a few differences in culture which are worth noting as to avoid possible trouble. As such we have provided some Yemeni travel advice so that you may stay safe and better enjoy your travels, throughout Yemen.

Please be advised that the information contained on this page is not fully comprehensive and may be liable to change without prior warning; as such you should consult a travel expert or your local embassy prior to departing on your journey.

• It is advised, both by the Australian and the British government, all but essential travel to Yemen. In recent year′s kidnappings, bombings, and terrorist acts have been a common occurrence in Yemen, in and outside Sana′a, the capital city.
• Recently on 15 March 2009 a group of South Korean nationals were attacked at Shibam in Hadramaut Governorate. Four South Koreans are known to have died.
• Regional developments and disturbances are likely to cause riots and civil unrest in and around Sana′a; it is therefore advised to remain indoors when such violent demonstrations are happening.
• If you wish to venture outside Sana′a at anytime during your visit to Yemen you will need to obtain prior clearance from the Yemeni Tourist Police. Many incidents which foreign nationals have required consular assistance from embassies included breaching this law.
• Terrorism threats remain high in Yemen, if you plan to go on a tour or a planned trip it is strongly advised that you are escorted either by local officials or military personnel.
• You should take all the necessary steps to protect yourself in public areas and you should make sure that you have confidence in your individual security arrangements. You should maintain a high level of vigilance in public places and avoid places frequented by foreign travelers and expatriates such as hotels, restaurants and tourist sites, which are judged by intelligence agencies to be a more likely target for terrorist attacks.
• Some violent tribes are heavily armed and have a tradition of kidnapping foreigners to publicize their grievances, to collect ransoms or to further their case in disputes with the government. Such kidnappings have occurred recently in the capital Sana′a as well as in the Governorates of al-Jawf, Abyan, Sa′dah, Dhamar, ′Amran, Ma′rib, Shabwah and Abyan.
• Since 2004, the Yemeni government has been fighting an armed uprising by the al Huthi movement and their supporters in Sa′ dah, in northern Yemen. Foreigners have not been targeted, but hundreds of Yemeni soldiers and civilians have been killed in the fighting. If fighting does break out during your stay you are advised to take heavy shelter or to return to your place of residence.
• The disturbances in Aden, Lahij and al-Dhali′, have resulted in closures of the Aden-Sana′a road. These have been short-lived but if you intend to travel by road you should check that the road is open and safe before starting your journey.
• It is possible to drive on an international drivers license whilst in Yemen
• Driving standards in Yemen are of the lowest quality and road accidents are extremely common.
• Avoid all road travel at night times, it is extremely dangerous as bandits patrol roads at these times, as well as roads being generally poorly lit.
• At all times you are expected to dress modestly and act in an appropriate manner. Consuming alcohol in public is strictly forbidden.

For more information about traveling to Yemen, international health insurance plans that we can offer there, or to receive a free customized quote, please contact one of our dedicated advisors today.