Yemen
Asia
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Yemen. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Yemen has implemented a complete prohibition on age-restricted adult content, classified as "Banned". This ban typically includes website blocking, payment processing restrictions, and potential criminal penalties for violations. Businesses should not attempt to operate in this jurisdiction without explicit legal counsel, as enforcement may include criminal prosecution, substantial fines, and reputational damage.
The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.
Please note: Adult content access is currently prohibited in Yemen. This ban may affect website accessibility, payment processing, and service availability. Businesses should consult legal counsel before operating in this jurisdiction.
Minimum Age
N/A (Banned)
Content is completely prohibited
Age Gate Required
No
No verification required
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Banned
YouTube access difficulties and DNS restrictions by YemenNet: Users faced difficulties accessing YouTube, and YemenNet applied DNS restrictions, disabling some features.
- Banned
Houthi groups launched campaign to ban YouTube and Facebook: Propaganda campaign launched calling for the Ministry of Telecommunications to ban YouTube and Facebook.
- Banned
Houthis blocked websites opposing their policy: On the second day of the Yemeni War, Houthis blocked numerous news websites.
- Banned
Internet filters for pornography reported: Yemen was reported to have extensive censorship filters for the Internet, primarily targeting pornographic sites.
- Banned
Press and Publications Law (Law No. 25 of 1990) enacted: This law governs media activities, including content restrictions and penalties for violations.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
Showing 5 of 13 sources
2021-2025.state.govyemen
samrl.orgSam%20ReportJul_en%20.pdf
theigc.orgFadhl%20and%20Sacchetto%20Policy%20brief%20October%202022_EN.pdf
arab-reform.netcybercrime-against-women-in-yemen-legal-frameworks-and-social-change
smex.orgyemen-the-race-for-censorship
All sources are evaluated for credibility and relevance. Primary sources indicate official legal documents and government publications. Credibility scores reflect source reliability based on jurisdiction, publication authority, and verification status.
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