It is important to realize that the visa for Socotra is a special Yemeni visa. With this visa you can only travel to the island and it’s not valid for mainland Yemen. We will also arrange this special visa for you with a tour. We need a copy of your passport to apply for the visa. Our local partner will then arrange the visa on the island. Afterwards he sends us a copy of the visa. With this copy you get access to the flight to Socotra. When you arrive on the island, our local partner will be at customs with the original document, after which you will receive a stamp in your passport.