Emergency Info
VietnamEssential emergency contacts, embassy information, and helplines for travelers in Vietnam.
Emergency Numbers
Police
03
Ambulance
05
Fire
08
Embassies & Consulates
Diplomatic missions of major English-speaking countries in Vietnam. 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)
Embassy — Hanoi
Central Building, 4th floor 31 Hai Ba Trung, Cua Nam Ward, Hanoi
Consulate General — Ho Chi Minh City
25 Le Duan Street, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Canada
+1-613-996-8885
Emergency Watch (24/7, collect calls accepted)
Embassy — Hanoi
22nd Floor, Tower 1, Capital Place Building, 29 Lieu Giai Street, Hanoi City
Consulate General — Ho Chi Minh City
9th Floor, The Metropolitan, 235 Dong Khoi Street, Sai Gon ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Australia
New Zealand
+64-4-439-8000
MFAT Emergency Line (24/7)
Embassy — Hanoi
63 Ly Thai To Street, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi
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.