Uzbekistan’s embassy in Israel issues evacuation instructions for its citizens in the country

According to the Embassy, citizens can exit the country independently through the following border crossings:

Border Crossings:

1. “Menachem Begin” / “Taba” – Located on the Israel–Egypt border (between Eilat, Israel and Taba, Egypt).
2. “Sheikh Hussein” – Located on the northern Israel–Jordan border (between Beit She’an, Israel and Irbid, Jordan).
3. “Yitzhak Rabin” / “Wadi Arava” – Located on the southern Israel–Jordan border (between Eilat, Israel and Aqaba, Jordan).

All these checkpoints are currently operating as normal and remain open 24/7.

Via Egypt:

“Menachem Begin” / “Taba” Border Crossing (Eilat)

• Uzbek citizens can enter Egypt visa-free through this checkpoint under the “Sinai Entry Stamp”, which allows a stay of up to 14 days only within the Sinai Peninsula (travel to Cairo or other cities is not permitted).
• Citizens under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent.
• From Taba, it is possible to travel by bus or car to Sharm El Sheikh (270 km).

Flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport:

• Uzbekistan Airways: 3 flights per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday at 12:35) to Tashkent.
• Turkish Airlines: 1–2 daily flights to Istanbul International Airport (with onward transit to Tashkent).
• Pegasus Airlines: 1–2 daily flights to Sabiha Gökçen Airport in Istanbul (with onward transit to Tashkent).

Via Jordan:

“Sheikh Hussein” (Beit She’an) or “Yitzhak Rabin” / “Wadi Arava” (Eilat) checkpoints can be used to enter Jordan. From there, one can proceed to the capital, Amman, and take connecting flights along the following routes:

• Amman – Istanbul – Tashkent
• Amman – Dubai – Tashkent

Note: A visa is required to enter Jordan, which can be obtained via the Jordanian Ministry of Interior website:

https://www.moi.gov.jo

https://moi.gov.jo/EN/Pages/Visa_E_Applications

https://www.eservices.moi.gov.jo

Emergency Contacts:

For urgent assistance, Uzbek citizens may contact the following diplomatic missions:

• In Egypt:
• +202 333-617-23
• +20 128 666-1441
• uzembegypt@gmail.com
• In Saudi Arabia (also responsible for Jordan):
• +966 11 263-5223
• +966 56 721-7731
• uzbembriyadh@gmail.com
• In Israel:
• +972 (3) 672-2466
• 672-2371
• 758-5075 / 758-5076
• +972 (54) 485-1397
• il.uzembassy@mfa.uz