Emergency Info
IndiaEssential emergency contacts, embassy information, and helplines for travelers in India.
Emergency Numbers
Police
101
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
Traffic
103
The European emergency number 112 also works in India and will connect you to emergency services.
Embassies & Consulates
Diplomatic missions of major English-speaking countries in India. Contact your embassy if you lose your passport, are arrested, or need emergency citizen services.
United States
United Kingdom
+44-20-7008-5000
FCDO Consular Assistance (24/7)
High Commission — Chandigarh
178-178A, Elante Business ParkUnit C516, Fifth FloorIndustrial Area Phase 1, Chandigarh, 160002
High Commission — Bengaluru
5th Floor, North TowerSafina Towers#3 Ali Asker Road, Bengaluru, 560052
High Commission — Hyderabad
2nd Floor, Taj Deccan Hotel, Road No.1, Banjara Hills,, Hyderabad, 500 034
High Commission — New Delhi
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110021
High Commission — Mumbai
Naman Chambers,C/32 G Block Bandra Kurla ComplexBandra (East), Mumbai, 400 051
High Commission — Ahmedabad
Courtyard by MarriottRamdev NagarSatellite, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380015
High Commission — Chennai
20 Anderson Road, Chennai, 600 006
Canada
+1-613-996-8885
Emergency Watch (24/7, collect calls accepted)
Consulate General — Mumbai
One International Center, Tower 2, 21st Floor, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (West), Mumbai 400 013, India
Consulate General — Chandigarh
C413-C416, 4th Floor, Elante Office Complex, Plot No. 178-178A, Industrial & Business Park, Phase 1, Chandigarh 160002, India
Consulate General — Bengaluru
World Trade Center, 22nd Floor, 26/1, Dr. Rajkumar Road, Malleshwaram West, Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru, 560055 India
High Commission — New Delhi
7/8 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110 021, India
Ireland
Lost or Stolen Credit Cards
Call your card issuer immediately if your card is lost or stolen. These global emergency numbers accept collect calls from abroad.
Be Prepared
Keep Copies of Documents
Carry photocopies (or phone photos) of your passport, visa, travel insurance policy, and flight itinerary. Store digital copies in your email or cloud storage.
Save Emergency Numbers Offline
Screenshot this page or write down key numbers. Mobile data may not be available when you need help most.
Travel Insurance
Ensure your policy covers medical evacuation, trip cancellation, and lost/stolen belongings. Keep your policy number and claims phone number accessible.
Language Barrier
Download an offline translation app before you travel. In an emergency, hospital or police staff may not speak English.
What Your Embassy Can Help With
They Can Help With
- Issuing emergency travel documents if your passport is lost or stolen
- Providing lists of local doctors, lawyers, and interpreters
- Contacting family or friends on your behalf in an emergency
- Visiting you if you are detained or arrested
- Assistance if you are a victim of a serious crime
They Cannot Help With
- Paying your hotel, medical, or legal bills
- Getting you out of jail or overriding local laws
- Investigating crimes (that's the local police)
- Providing legal advice or acting as your lawyer
- Arranging employment or accommodation
Emergency numbers source: EmergencyNumberAPI (ODbL). Embassy data sourced from Wikidata and official government directories. Credit card hotlines are global numbers published by each card network. Always verify contact details before traveling.