Embassy of Uruguay in Israel

Circular Nro. 02/2026 - Situación de emergencia

Informes

• Seguir las indicaciones de seguridad de las autoridades locales;
• Descargar la aplicación del Home Front Command (Pikud Haoref) y mantenerse atento a sus alertas;
• Se recomienda a los ciudadanos uruguayos que consideren esencial su permanencia en Israel, evitar desplazamientos en general;
• Evitar participar en aglomeraciones y mantenerse en contacto con la Embajada en casos de emergencia (peligro de vida, situaciones de emergencia sanitaria);
• Verificar que su pasaporte uruguayo o israelí tenga al menos 6 (seis) meses de validez;
• Dado que el espacio aéreo se encuentra cerrado, se recomienda a los compatriotas que se encuentran en Israel como turistas mantenerse en contacto con su aerolínea o agente de vuelo;
• El Ministerio de Turismo israelí habilitó un formulario electrónico para los turistas con visa B2 que desean salir de Israel debido a la situación, acceda al formulario;
• Al día de la fecha, las fronteras terrestres se encuentran abiertas en el siguiente horario:
  • Menachem Begin Crossing (Taba): Abierto 24/7
  • Yitzhak Rabin Crossing (Arava): Abierto de 6:30 a 20:00
  • Allenby Bridge: Abierto de 9:00 a 17:00 (turistas deben llegar antes de las 14:30)
  • Jordan River Crossing (Beit Shean): Abierto de 8:30 a 17:00 (se debe llegar hasta las 15:30)
     

Contacto de emergencia en Uruguay

• Correo electrónico: asistencia@mrree.gub.uy
• Teléfono de Emergencia Consular: +598 98 051 052 (24/7)

Canales de contacto por situaciones de emergencia con la Sección Consular de la Embajada de Uruguay en Israel:

• Teléfono (en horario de atención): + 972 9 9569611 int. 3
• WhatsApp: + 972 55 989 3089
• cdtelaviv@mrree.gub.uy
• Página web de la Embajada

Comunicado del Ministerio de Turismo israelí:

Upon the instructions of Minister of Tourism Haim Katz, with the launch of Operation “Roaring Lion", the Ministry of Tourism is operating in emergency mode, providing accommodation solutions for citizens evacuated from their homes and assistance to tourists seeking to depart Israel.

As of Sunday morning, approximately 37400 tourists are currently in Israel. Since the beginning of the operation, around 700 tourists have departed the country. The Ministry of Tourism is prepared to assist tourists wishing to leave Israel by providing transportation to the land border crossings and is in continuous contact with the Incoming Tour Operators Association, which coordinates the groups currently staying in Israel.

In parallel, the Ministry of Tourism is responsible for arranging hotel accommodations nationwide for residents evacuated from their homes due to missile impacts. To date, the Ministry has placed more than 280 individuals in hotels. This framework, prepared in advance with a broad inventory of emergency rooms, operates in cooperation with the Israel Hotels Association.

Alongside field operations, Director-General Michael Itzhakov has instructed the reinforcement of the 24/7 Virtual Information Office. Since the start of the operation, approximately 500 inquiries have been addressed, many of which require human response and are handled directly by Ministry staff.

The Ministry of Tourism maintains ongoing contact with all industry stakeholders, including hoteliers, travel agents, tour guides, and tourism operators, and receives updated situational assessments regarding needs on the ground.

Land Border Crossings Information

Menachem Begin Border Crossing (Taba):* Open 24/7.

Yitzhak Rabin Border Crossing (Arava):* Open 06:30–20:00.

Allenby Bridge:* Open 09:00–17:00; tourist entry accepted until 14:30.

Jordan River Crossing (Beit She’an):* Open 08:30–17:00 (arrival at the terminal no later than 15:30)

Important Notes

• Advance payment of border fees: It is important to complete the border fee payment prior to arrival at the crossing. Prepayment significantly reduces waiting times and prevents congestion at payment points.
• Direct link for border fee payment (BorderPay): https://borderpay.metropolinet.co.il/
• Travelers are advised to arrive at least two hours prior to official closing time.
• Emergency information for tourists, including access to the Virtual Information Office: https://www.gov.il/he/pages/emergency-information-for-tourists
• The information is subject to last-minute changes. Travelers are advised to check the website of the Israel Airports Authority prior to departure to the terminals.