Questions tagged [emergencies]
Unfortunate events happening during a trip.
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Does the European number for emergencies (112) really work in Germany?
One night of some months ago I realized there were some burglars in the apartment below mine. As an Italian living in Germany, I didn't know the number to call the police, but I knew that in all ...
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In an emergency, how do I find and share my position?
In the wake of the accident that affected Simon Gautier who made a bad fall while trekking in Italy, and emergency services took over a week to locate him after he called them, one may wonder: in an ...
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Why don't airlines have backup planes just in case of an emergency?
My flight was delayed and then canceled because there were problems with the plane.
Why don't airlines have backup planes just in case there're mechanical problems with the plane? Or they do have ...
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How to review a tour operator after medical emergency?
I recently hired a tour guide to show me Bushmen art in South Africa. The guide was very knowledgeable and easy to get along with. After about 7 km of hiking, I fainted from a combination of heat-...
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What happens when an ATM in a country you're travelling through eats your card?
So you're travelling in some exotic land far from home.
You go to withdraw money from a local ATM so you can have some local currency.
But the ATM swallows your card! If you're lucky you might get a ...
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Call local emergency number using a foreign mobile number
I read about How to make an international emergency call? but not sure if I will be able to call the local emergency number (USA - 911) using a foreign (India) mobile number when I am in USA.
Though ...
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Do I need a passport for a few days emergency visit to Canada?
My father had unexpected surgery and lives in Canada, Ontario. He is in icu on ventilator. If I need to go ASAP for a few days do I need a passport? I have never had one. I would be leaving from ...
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Is Visa's Emergency Cash Disbursement reliable?
I have read the benefits page of Visa credit card, and it says they offer Cash Disbursement in case the card is stolen and they have a Global Customer Care number people can call and they will offer ...
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What's the emergency number (the 911 equivalent) in Israel?
I'm planning on traveling to Israel at some point or another, and I don't know the emergency services number.
What is the Israeli equivalent of the American 911, or the British 999?
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Urgent help needed with stolen visa
I'm having a vacation in Paris with my girlfriend. She is a Russian exchange student but studying/living until September in Germany.
Unfortunately, her bag including the German visa got stolen. Our ...
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Can the US embassy help a broke American citizen overstayed in the Emirates?
Can the US embassy send an American citizen home for free?
He's been sick for over a year and can't afford to go to the doctor or buy medicines, and has to take care of an 8 month old child. He's ...
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Emergency UK visa for an Australian to visit a critically ill parent
My wife has just been informed that her mother is in critical condition while on a tour of England. She has been diagnosed with a brain tumour and looks like she will not make it. I am wondering if my ...
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Urgent entry to the UK
I'm writing on behalf of my aunt.
My aunt (a Philippines citizen) and uncle (UK citizen) live in Qatar where he worked. My uncle recently, and suddenly, passed away and we need to fly his body to the ...
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How should I act if I'm assigned to a seat near an emergency exit?
I usually fly in Economy class and try to keep the cost low, but I also like to take a window seat (who doesn't?) if possible.
I know airlines only give window seats to adults who can take some ...
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What should I do if I feel the pilot is guiding the flight in the wrong direction? [closed]
With the current news about the aviation industry, it's a bit scary to travel by flight. But I have no choice as I need to go back home. :)
So now I'm thinking that while I'm inside the flight, if I ...
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In what countries does 911 work as an emergency number? [duplicate]
911 is the North American standard. I was thinking in case something happens and one were to panic that it'd be good to know if dialling 911, in other countries where it is not the primary emergency ...
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How do I call emergency services for someone in Ireland when I am in the US?
I know this question sounds ridiculous but it's important and I need to know the answer. If I knew that somebody in Ireland was in trouble and needed help (say for example: an ambulance) but there was ...
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What to do when Schengen transit without visa rules change mid-trip?
Two Cuban friends are currently visiting the UK, having travelled here via Frankfurt (Condor/Lufthansa flight, airside transit without visa). They both have two-year validity UK visitor visas and are ...
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What is the emergency phone number in different countries?
I know that the emergency services can be called FREE in the UK by dialing 999 and in the US by dialing 911.
What I don't know is the number to call in other countries and if there is a cost ...
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Flight diversion + visa issues
What happens if a flight gets diverted to an airport where I don't have rights to enter the country?
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How to make an international emergency call?
I don't want to know the emergency number in case I'm IN a different country. What I want to know is, if I am, say, in France, and I know someone in Sweden needs emergent services, how can I call, ...
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Report a police emergency at home while abroad
Suppose I own a private CCTV/alarm at home in Europe, where 112 is the emergency number. The private system is not backed by an operation centre (I mean those that will phone you in case of break, ask ...
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What happens if you become seriously ill during a flight?
I've read about people getting sick on-board a flight (or worse) - say a heart attack, or choking, or seizures or something that really requires urgent medical attention that isn't available from the ...
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To where may I be repatriated if I don't live where I'm a citizen?
How do repatriations work for people who don't live in their country of citizenship?
For example:
I'm a Dutch citizen living in Germany. The Dutch government contacted me to inform me of an updated ...
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How useful are bitcoins when it comes to traveling?
Access to money while traveling can be an issue. You might lose your cards and/or wallet or you need to repay someone from another country
Are bitcoins worth considering? To me it sounds like an ...
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How to call 911 for my home area when overseas? [duplicate]
I have my house wired up with security cameras. When traveling others countries, I still can get phone alerts that there is movement in the house, and can access the security feeds on-line to see if ...
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If you're evacuated on a flight paid for by your government (eg civil unrest, volcanic ash delays), are you ever entitled to the frequent flyer miles?
This came about after a Facebook discussion over this article:
Abbott government cracks down on bizarre requests for help from Australian travellers:
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15) Some travellers evacuated ...
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Must I register if I am not required to have a visa for entering Russia?
I am an Argentinean citizen who arrived in Russia three weeks ago. At Moscow my passport was stamped and I was given a migratory card:
I have read that tourists must register once they enter ...
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Using emergency US passport to leave/enter UK while UKBA is reviewing my visa [closed]
I am a US expat living in the UK. I am currently renewing my UK visa, but I need to travel during the process. The US London Embassy says
If your current U.S. passport is being held by the UK ...
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Any special way to mark penicillin allergy on my passport?
I'm allergic to penicillin, the antibiotic. I just got a new (European) passport. Is there some 'best practices'/common way to mark this allergy on my passport? I filled in the emergency contact & ...
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How should I be prepared to deal with medical emergencies abroad?
I live in the United States and I am on Medicaid (free Federal health insurance for low income individuals). While that can pay for a medical emergency if I was in another state, it might not cover ...
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Is it important to wear a necklace with medical history for people with medical conditions while traveling?
Is it advised for people with chronic medical condition (diabetes, asthma, allergies, etc.) to wear necklaces with medical history when travelling? Is it a worldwide thing to check people's necklaces ...
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After passing through immigration at the airport, is it possible to cancel the stamp and go back?
If I stamped my passport for an international flight as we usually do before international departures and then I changed my mind for any reason, for example a family emergency reason. What's the ...
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What is Airbnb's contractual obligation in cases where something is wrong with your booking?
I've stayed a few times with Airbnb hosts and everything went great. However I can't help but wonder what would happen in situations where:
The house owner is unreachable, so I can't make use of my ...
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What happens if you need to be sent to a hospital in a country you don't have a visa for, e.g. on a cruise ship?
So I presume there's a requirement that you have a visa for each country you visit on a cruise ship, although I've never done one.
However, if you're passing a country that you're not actually ...
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Who is responsible for flight delays caused by emergencies?
My mother-in-law is flying today from Tbilisi to London on Turkish Airlines with a transfer in Istanbul. This morning, there was an emergency in Istanbul airport whereby a plane landed there with an ...
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How to get same-day emergency money in Thailand?
A Canadian guy at my hostel here in Bangkok lost his wallet last night so is without cash and cards. He flies back to Canada later today but needs some money to survive on and pay the hostel bill.
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Is it appropriate to ask your host(el) to phone emergency services when you don't arrive?
When raising the issue of traveling alone through nature, advice is always given to notify people about your travel plan and expected date of arrival.
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How do emergency cash services work?
If you need emergency cash, do they send you some sort of code and you get the money from the ATM without any card? Or, do you have to show your ID at a local partner of the service to get cash? You ...
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Is the Emergency Travel Passport in France ONLY available to French citizens?
I am currently in France and have a permanent Carte de séjour. My brother has died suddenly in the UK and I need to go to his funeral in 11 days time. The UK passport I have applied for will probably ...
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Does the choice of aircraft affect my survivability during an emergency?
There are numerous examples of things going awry when it gets too big, such as the famous sinking of the Titanic or the Hindenburg disaster. I am making this a general question, but specifically, I ...
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Nonresident Travel Money (Card or Bank Account) Solution with Emergency Cash Feature in Euros?
I'm from the new EU so my country's banks are not that advanced that they can offer me this feature. So this will be a nonresident account for travel money.
The solution I am looking for is like AMEX'...
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Landing in an airport other than destination due to bad weather
During my flight from Warsaw to Yerevan, the aircraft had to land in Tbilisi because of bad weather conditions in Yerevan. When we landed the captain declared that we can go back to Warsaw or stay in ...
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What are my chances of being granted an emergency travel document to the UK?
I'm a British national, born in Britain. I have two passports: British and Ghanaian. I am planning to travel to go to a relative's funeral and start a course in university. I recently lost my British ...
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How to get to Munich from Helsinki?
I am about to book a cruise that finishes in Helsinki at 11:30 am. My flight back to Munich will depart at 4:20 pm on the same day. Since cruise ships can hardly get stuck in traffic and the bus ride ...
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Is there a restriction on alcoholic drinks in an emergency exit seat?
While booking a chargeable seat with extra space, alongside emergency exit, the airline (Air India) is asking to agree to terms and conditions that include:
Not be under the influence of any ...
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Europe: procedure when rental car breaks down far from its base
I'm considering renting a car in France for a longish road trip, including crossing into other countries. I was wondering what is the usual way that things work if the car breaks down (either ...
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Is it possible to place a "reverse charges" or "collect" telephone call from Laos? How?
Sometimes when you're travelling overseas you might need to call home reverse charges.
For instance some banks and credit card companies allow you to call them collect from anywhere in the world in ...
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Mountain rescue and medical care in Georgia?
How does using the mountain rescue and medical care services (in case of emergency) work in Georgia? Is buying insurance required for an EU citizen? If so, how and where can I buy such insurance?
I'm ...
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Can you get an emergency US transit visa?
We're in the UK, trying to get to Mexico City as soon as possible (bereavement). There are a few flights from London transiting through the United States. However, my wife is Mexican and neither of ...
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