Latest Information for Latvian Nationals Regarding the Situation in Israel

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs that on 21 June, a further 15 Latvian nationals are scheduled to depart from Tel Aviv, Israel, to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. It is planned that on 22 June, these individuals will travel on an evacuation flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Chișinău, Moldova. The evacuation flight is being organised by the Embassy of Ukraine to Israel in cooperation with the Embassy of Ukraine to Egypt.

To date, a total of 28 Latvian nationals have left Israel via evacuation flights organised by Lithuania and Slovakia through Jordan. Meanwhile, 13 nationals have departed independently.

Currently, 57 individuals are registered in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Consular Register, 11 of whom are short-term travellers. Evacuation flights are prioritised for Latvian nationals who are in Israel on a temporary basis, such as for tourism or private visits.

As Israeli airspace remains closed to flights, the EU and partner countries are operating evacuation flights from neighbouring countries – Jordan and Egypt. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to cooperate with the EU and partner countries to assist Latvian nationals who are in Israel on a short-term basis.

At present, departure from Israel is possible via 

• Land route to Jordan
  • Visas can be obtained at the border.
  • Jordanian airspace is currently open.
  • Border crossing operating hours:
    • ‼️ Allenby Bridge/King Hussein crossing – temporarily closed to travellers,
    • Yitzhak Rabin/Wadi Araba crossing: 08:00–20:00,
    • Jordan River/Sheikh Hussein crossing: 09:00–16:00.
• Land route to Egypt
  • Taba border crossing is open 24/7.

It is important to note that movement within Israeli territory is currently dangerous due to the risk of sudden and large-scale Iranian attacks. Therefore, it is essential to remain close to bomb shelters and to follow the instructions of the authorities. Please note that the possibilities for leaving Israel are constantly changing, and it is strongly advised to stay in contact with the Consular Department.

A state of emergency has been declared in Israel, and all official institutions, including the Embassy of Latvia, are currently closed until further notice. However, Latvian diplomats continue to carry out their duties.

If you are in the affected region, please contact your family members to inform them that you are safe. If necessary, call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ emergency helpline at +371 26337711 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

We also encourage you to follow the latest updates in the Travel Alerts (Ceļojumu brīdinājumi) section on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website regarding Israel, as well as on the Facebook page of the Consular Department.

Additionally, please note that the Israeli Ministry of Tourism is offering informational and coordination support to foreign tourists currently in Israel who wish to leave the country. To receive updates from the Israeli Ministry of Tourism, you may voluntarily register your name, phone number, and email address. Information on the support offered by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism is available at www.gov.il.

According to official data, 6,062 Latvian nationals reside in Israel, and 3 in Iran.