Emergency Contacts

🆘 First Thing — Know Your Local Emergency Number

Every country in Asia has its own emergency number. Unlike Europe (where 112 works everywhere), you need to know the specific number for your host country. Save these before you need them.

🇵🇭 Philippine Government 24/7 Hotlines

Agency	Hotline	Service
DFA Assistance to Nationals	+63 2 8834 4663	24/7 Emergency Hotline for Filipinos Abroad
OWWA	+63 2 8891 7601	Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
DMW (formerly POEA)	+63 2 8721 6100	Department of Migrant Workers
NBI	+63 2 8525 6028	National Bureau of Investigation (Illegal Recruitment)
IACAT	+63 2 8727 4112	Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking

Emergency Numbers by Country

Country	Police	Ambulance	Fire	General Emergency
🇧🇳 Brunei	993	991	995	—
🇰🇭 Cambodia	117	119	118	—
🇨🇳 China	110	120	119	—
🇭🇰 Hong Kong	999	999	999	999
🇮🇳 India	100	102	101	112
🇮🇩 Indonesia	110	118	113	112
🇯🇵 Japan	110	119	119	—
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan	102	103	101	112
🇰🇷 South Korea	112	119	119	112
🇱🇦 Laos	191	195	190	—
🇲🇴 Macau	999	999	999	999
🇲🇾 Malaysia	999	999	999	999
🇲🇲 Myanmar	199	192	191	—
🇴🇲 Oman	9999	9999	9999	9999
🇵🇰 Pakistan	15	115	16	1122
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea	112	111	110	—
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	999	997	998	911
🇸🇬 Singapore	999	995	995	—
🇹🇼 Taiwan	110	119	119	—
🇹🇭 Thailand	191	1669	199	—
🇹🇱 Timor-Leste	112	112	112	112
🇻🇳 Vietnam	113	115	114	—

Mental Health Crisis Lines

If you or someone you know is in emotional distress, these resources are available:

🇵🇭 Philippine DFA 24/7 — +63 2 8834 4663 (can connect you to welfare officers)
🌍 International Association for Suicide Prevention — Find a crisis centre near you
🇸🇬 Singapore Samaritans of Singapore — 1767 (24/7)
🇭🇰 Hong Kong Samaritans — 2896 0000 (24/7)
🇯🇵 Japan Tell Lifeline — 03 5774 0992 (English daily 9am–11pm)
🇰🇷 Korea Lifeline — 1393 (24/7, English interpretation available)
🇹🇼 Taiwan Lifeline — 1995 (24/7, Mandarin/English)
🇲🇾 Malaysia Befrienders KL — 03 7627 2929 (24/7)

What to Do in an Emergency

Stay calm and assess the situation
Call the local emergency number for police, ambulance, or fire
Contact the Philippine Embassy in your host country for consular assistance
Call the DFA 24/7 hotline at +63 2 8834 4663 for additional support
Notify family in the Philippines about your situation
Contact OWWA at +63 2 8891 7601 for welfare assistance

📱 Save These Numbers Now

Add these contacts to your phone today — don't wait until you need them:

Your host country's emergency number
Your nearest Philippine Embassy (see Embassy Directory)
DFA 24/7: +63 2 8834 4663
OWWA: +63 2 8891 7601
A trusted friend or family member

Disclaimer: Emergency numbers were verified at the time of writing but may change. When in doubt, check with your local Philippine embassy. Save these numbers before you travel.