Travel guide
Building an emergency plan for travel abroad
In an emergency, communicating your location and medical essentials can be as important as knowing the number.
Prepared by the FlyVentis editorial team and regularly reviewed for travel and event accuracy.
112 can be called free of charge from fixed and mobile phones throughout the EU to reach police, ambulance or fire services. Check the local number outside the EU.
Prepare passport access with the document-backup guide and medical help with the insurance guide.
Create an offline emergency card
Store the accommodation address, local emergency number, insurer assistance line, policy number, Turkish mission contact, emergency contact and essential health or allergy information.
Practical checklist
- Save the hotel address offline.
- Choose a group meeting point.
- Carry a paper backup.
- Share the itinerary with a trusted person.
Know the consulate's role
Missions can guide lost-document, arrest, serious accident and crisis procedures, but cannot pay private debts or overturn court decisions.
Continue planning
Frequently asked questions
Is 112 free everywhere in the EU?
Yes, from fixed and mobile phones.
Can a consulate help with a lost passport?
It can guide identity and emergency-document procedures.
Should the emergency card be only on the phone?
No. Carry another offline or paper copy.
