Circular Note No. 015/2026 - BPS Elections 2026 – Absenteeism Certificate
Informes
The Embassy of Uruguay in Israel is pleased to inform the public that elections for the Social Security Bank (Banco de Previsión Social – BPS) will be held in Uruguay on November 28, 2026.
Voting is mandatory for those whose names appear on the respective electoral rolls. To verify whether they are registered, individuals must ask someone in Uruguay to check on their behalf, as the Electoral Court, for security reasons, does not allow access to the electoral rolls from outside Uruguay.
Before requesting an appointment to justify failure to vote, please take the following into consideration:
- Individuals over the age of 75 are exempt from voting.
- They must have a valid national identity card (cédula de identidad) and voter registration card (credencial cívica).
- They must verify that their names appear on the electoral roll by asking someone they trust in Uruguay to access the Electoral Court's website and search using their national identity card number.
Justification for Failure to Vote
Individuals who are eligible to vote but do not participate in these elections may submit a justification for failure to vote by appearing in person at the Consulate nearest to their place of residence (Ashdod, Herzliya Pituach, or Zichron Yaakov), within the 20 days preceding or following November 28, 2026.
The following constitutes valid grounds for justification:
Being outside Uruguay on the day of the election.
Uruguayan residents abroad who need to submit such justification may do so by visiting the Consulate, subject to a prior appointment:
- Consulate in Herzliya: via WhatsApp at +972-55-9893089.
- Consulate in Zichron Yaakov: by telephone at 04-6398460.
- Consulate in Ashdod: by mobile phone at 054-7999790.
For further information, please visit the following link: Electoral Court – BPS Elections 2026