InterNations – Connecting Swiss living in Yemen

Are you looking for fellow Swiss in Yemen? Do you need advice and tips from your Swiss countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Swiss expats to discover attractions like the Timahah hotlands on the coast together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in Yemen or still residing at home in Switzerland to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Yemen provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Swiss expats in Yemen, hailing from all across Switzerland - from Bern, over Geneva to Zurich.

Leandro Pellegrini

Leandro Pellegrini

With the great international contacts I found on InterNations, I managed to build up my business in Sanaa. What a great member base.

Eva Naumann

Eva Naumann

Settling as an expat woman in Sanaa was really difficult in the beginning. But when a friend invited me to InterNations this changed.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why Swiss expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Swiss members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

Our Global Partners

Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Sanaa Community Group
Sanaa Community Group

Receive Information and Tips about Yemen from Swiss Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in Yemen is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Swiss compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Yemeni culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Swiss in Yemen, living in Sana'a, Al\ Mukalla, Aden and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofSwiss in Sanaa.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Swiss food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Swiss InterNations Community:

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Switzerland in Yemen.
  • Receive and share advice in our Yemen Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for r\östi in Sana'a...
  • Browse the InterNations Places database for Yemen to find institutions like the nearest Swiss embassy and many others.

From the\ Timahah\ hotlands\ on\ the\ coast to Yemen's\ numerous\ Red\ Sea\ Islands, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Swiss expats in Yemen.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Swiss in Yemen

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Yemen. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Yemeni saltah, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Sana'a's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit the\ dry\ flat\ territory\ along\ the\ Red\ Sea\ and\ Arabian\ Sea, the\ mountains\ rising\ steeply\ from\ the\ coastal\ plain, and other impressive landmarks across Yemen.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Switzerland and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Gr\üezi,\ salut,\ buongiorno,\ bainvegni from our Swiss living in Yemen!