--- title: "UK Work Visa Success Rate from Yemen: 76.1% Β· GetVisaOdds" description: "Home Office data, year to March 2026: 76.1% of Yemeni UK work applications were issued. Down from 82.1%. Requirements, fees, free check." url: "https://getvisaodds.com/yemeni-citizens/uk/work-visa" --- 1. [Home](https://getvisaodds.com/) 2. [UK visas](https://getvisaodds.com/uk-visa-odds) 3. [Work](https://getvisaodds.com/uk/work-visa-odds) 4. Yemeni citizens πŸ‡ΎπŸ‡ͺ Yemeni citizens Β· πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Β· Work # UK work visa success rate for Yemeni citizens (year to March 2026) 76.1% of Yemeni UK work visa applications were approved in the year to March 2026, across 117 decisions β€” the remaining 23.9% were refused. Approval is down from 82.1% in year to March 2025. Unlike the Schengen figures, this is grouped by the applicant's nationality rather than by where the application was lodged, and it is broken down by visa type, so it describes Yemeni work applicants specifically. Withdrawn and lapsed applications are excluded from both sides of the fraction. It remains a nationality-wide outcome rather than a prediction for one case. On the money side: Salary must meet Β£41,700/year or the going rate for your occupation (higher of the two); lower thresholds exist for new entrants and shortage roles. Plus Β£1,270 in savings unless the sponsor certifies maintenance. The estimator below weighs your own finances, ties, travel history and refusal record against that. Last reviewed August 2026 per our [editorial standards](https://getvisaodds.com/editorial-standards). Rate: [UK Home Office β€” outcomes of entry clearance visa applications by nationality and visa type (Vis\_D02) ](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a1d5a9f916cd732dcdaad5c/entry-clearance-visa-outcomes-datasets-mar-2026.xlsx). Rules: [GOV.UK β€” Skilled Worker visa: your job (salary rules) ](https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job). UK assesses a work visa on whether you have a genuine, sponsored job you are qualified for. As an approximate starting point, this route runs near a 48% base approval for Yemeni citizens β€” your finances, ties and history then push your personal odds up or down. Published approval rates for Yemen run at 32% on US visitor visas in FY2025. [Estimate my personal odds](#estimate) Official β€” issued, year to March 2026 76.1% - Refused (year to March 2026) 23.9% - Refused (year to March 2025) 17.9% - Issued 89 - Refused 28 - Decided 117 Official published figure: 23.9% refused in year to March 2026, so 76.1% of decided cases ended in a visa. Entry clearance work visa applications from Yemen nationals decided in the year to March 2026, as a share refused. The Home Office publishes decisions by nationality and visa type; withdrawn and lapsed applications are excluded from both sides of the fraction. It is a nationality-wide outcome, not a probability for an individual application. Source: [UK Home Office β€” outcomes of entry clearance visa applications by nationality and visa type (Vis\_D02) ](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a1d5a9f916cd732dcdaad5c/entry-clearance-visa-outcomes-datasets-mar-2026.xlsx). An outcome for everyone who applied from this country, not your odds β€” estimate yours below. ## Estimate your personal odds Pre-filled for this route. A few taps and it’s done β€” privately, in your browser. ## Key requirements - Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from a licensed UK sponsor - Job in an eligible (graduate-level) occupation code - Salary of at least Β£41,700/year or the occupation's going rate β€” whichever is higher - English at CEFR B1 (test, degree taught in English, or exempt nationality) - Application fee + Immigration Health Surcharge; Β£1,270 maintenance unless your sponsor certifies it ### Visa fee (cost) From Β£819 for a 3-year Skilled Worker visa (April 2026 rate), plus the Β£1,035/year Immigration Health Surcharge. ### Money & funds Salary must meet Β£41,700/year or the going rate for your occupation (higher of the two); lower thresholds exist for new entrants and shortage roles. Plus Β£1,270 in savings unless the sponsor certifies maintenance. ### Typical timeline Around 3 weeks for most overseas applications once biometrics are done; priority services can shorten this. ## Common refusal reasons - Salary below the general threshold or the occupation's going rate - Sponsor licence problems or an invalid CoS - Wrong or ineligible occupation code - English language requirement not met - Maintenance funds not evidenced correctly ## Where Yemen sits in the official data Two governments publish visa outcomes broken down by country. Neither predicts an individual decision, but together they show how Yemeni applicants fare relative to everyone else, and which of the destinations we cover currently refuses the fewest applications from Yemen. ### US visitor visas β€” FY2025 A **68%** adjusted refusal rate places Yemen **183rd of 199** nationalities the State Department publishes β€” a lower refusal rate than 8% of them. The median nationality sits at 31.8%, so Yemen is 36.2 points above it. The European Commission's Schengen table carries no row for Yemen at any volume, so the US and UK figures above are the only two nationality-level rates published for Yemeni applicants anywhere. They run 68% refused in the US against 24% refused in the UK β€” 44 points apart β€” a reminder that these are two different visas assessed under two different systems, not one "how strict is this country" score. Sources: [U.S. Department of State β€” Adjusted Refusal Rate, B-Visas Only, by Nationality](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-statistics/nonimmigrant-visa-statistics/nonimmigrant-b-visa-adjusted-refusal-rates-by-nationality.html) and [European Commission β€” Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/short-stay-visas-issued-schengen-countries_en) . Schengen figures are grouped by the country an application was lodged in, not by passport. ## Frequently asked questions What is the UK work visa refusal rate for Yemeni citizens? 23.9% in year to March 2026, against 17.9% in year to March 2025 β€” meaning 76.1% of decided cases ended in a visa. Entry clearance work visa applications from Yemen nationals decided in the year to March 2026, as a share refused. The Home Office publishes decisions by nationality and visa type; withdrawn and lapsed applications are excluded from both sides of the fraction. It is a nationality-wide outcome, not a probability for an individual application. Your own case is assessed on its own evidence, so use the estimator on this page rather than the average. Where does this UK refusal-rate figure come from? From UK Home Office β€” outcomes of entry clearance visa applications by nationality and visa type (Vis\_D02), covering year to March 2026. We restate the published figure without adjustment and link the source file directly, so you can check it yourself. What matters most for a UK work visa? Officers focus on whether you have a genuine, sponsored job you are qualified for. In practice the single biggest lever is the sponsor and job offer, so make that part of your application as strong and well-documented as possible. Does a previous visa refusal affect my chances? Yes. A prior refusal weighs on new applications until its underlying reason is addressed. Find out exactly why you were refused, fix what caused it, and clearly show what is different this time. Is this a guarantee of approval? No. GetVisaOdds is an educational planning tool, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application. We show approximate odds and the reasons behind them so you can prepare better. Is my information private? Completely. The estimate runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are never sent to a server or stored β€” there is no sign-up and nothing to leak. What is the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold in 2026? Β£41,700 per year or the going rate for your specific occupation β€” whichever is higher β€” for most standard applications (in force since 22 July 2025). New entrants and some listed roles have lower thresholds, and Health and Care roles follow their own rules. Can I apply for a Skilled Worker visa without a sponsor? No. A Certificate of Sponsorship from a Home Office-licensed employer is the foundation of the route β€” without it there is no application. Do I need to prove savings for a Skilled Worker visa? You need Β£1,270 held for 28 days unless your sponsor certifies maintenance on the CoS, which most established sponsors do. How long does the UK Skilled Worker visa take? Usually about 3 weeks from outside the UK after biometrics, with paid priority options in many countries. Why are Skilled Worker visas refused? Almost always mechanics: salary under the threshold or going rate, CoS/sponsor issues, wrong occupation code, or English/maintenance evidence problems β€” fix those and the route is predictable. ## Explore related visa odds ### Other visas to UK for Yemeni citizens - [UK tourist visa success rate](https://getvisaodds.com/yemeni-citizens/uk/tourist-visa) - [UK student visa success rate](https://getvisaodds.com/yemeni-citizens/uk/student-visa) - [UK business visa success rate](https://getvisaodds.com/yemeni-citizens/uk/business-visa) - [UK family visa success rate](https://getvisaodds.com/yemeni-citizens/uk/family-visa) ### Work visa odds for Yemeni citizens elsewhere - [USA work visa success rate](https://getvisaodds.com/yemeni-citizens/usa/work-visa) - [Canada work visa success rate](https://getvisaodds.com/yemeni-citizens/canada/work-visa) - [Australia work visa success rate](https://getvisaodds.com/yemeni-citizens/australia/work-visa) - [Germany work visa success rate](https://getvisaodds.com/yemeni-citizens/germany/work-visa) - 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