The Embassy of Georgia in Israel has released information for Georgian citizens wishing to leave the country amid the current situation.

According to the Embassy, Israeli airspace is currently closed. Those seeking to depart may do so by land, via Egypt or Jordan.

Via Egypt:
Citizens may cross through the Menachem Begin–Taba Border Crossing, a 24/7 land checkpoint located near Eilat. The crossing can be reached by car, bus, or train.

To enter Egypt, a visa and a travel permit are required and can be obtained at the border. The visa sticker costs 25 USD, and the internal travel permit costs 21 USD. Transportation from the border to Sharm El-Sheikh is available by taxi or minibus, with a travel time of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Direct flights to Georgia operate from Sharm El-Sheikh.

If necessary, the hotline of the Georgian Embassy in Egypt is: +20 10 97966074.

Via Jordan:

The Yitzhak Rabin Crossing is open for passengers from 08:00 to 20:00 and for vehicles until 19:00. If required, it may switch to 24-hour operation.

When leaving Israel, an exit fee of 122 shekels applies. To avoid delays, advance payment is recommended. A visa to enter Jordan can be obtained at the border and costs approximately 70 USD. The crossing can be reached by taxi or bus/train. Travel time from the border to Amman is approximately four hours.

Flights from Amman to Georgia are available via third countries.
For assistance, the hotline of the Georgian Embassy in Jordan is: +962 797 299 799.

At this stage, all other land border crossings remain closed. Citizens are advised to verify the status of crossings before travel on the following page: https://www.iaa.gov.il/