Help abroad
Help abroad: use official support.
If you need help while travelling, official Government of Canada information can help you find current advice, consular support, and emergency pathways.
The point
You don't have to figure out international help alone.
Before you leave
Review the Government of Canada's Travel Advice and Advisories for your destination. Consider the Registration of Canadians Abroad service if it fits your trip.
If you need emergency consular help
Contact the nearest Government of Canada office serving your location, or use the Government of Canada's official emergency-assistance information.
Confirm current contact details directly on Travel.gc.ca.
Local emergency services
If there's immediate danger, contact local emergency services when it's safe to do so. Emergency numbers vary by country.
Travel insurance and health
Travel insurance, local health care, and local legal requirements vary. Review what applies to your trip before you leave.
Coming back to your plan
If a trip changes in a way that feels unmanageable, return to basics: find people or staff, use official information, contact someone you trust, and choose the next option that gives you more support.
Open my travel planYou don't have to figure out international help alone.