Police 113, fire 114, ambulance 115, plus the newer national search-and-rescue line 112. All of them answer in Vietnamese, so get a hotel receptionist or a translation app onto the call.
- Police 113, fire 114, ambulance 115, search-and-rescue 112 - lines operate mainly in Vietnamese.
- Look up your own country's embassy or consulate contact before you travel - it's your first call if you lose your passport.
- If you lose your passport, report it to local police, get a confirmation, then contact the mission.
- 24/7 hospitals: Vinmec Times City, Hanoi French Hospital, FV Hospital (HCMC), Vinmec Da Nang.
- Noi Bai airport has its own 24/7 medical points: (024) 3587 6601.
- Do not drink tap water; carry commercial travel insurance details.
Emergency numbers
The lines below answer in Vietnamese. Getting a hotel receptionist or a translation app on the call makes a real difference.
The basic emergency numbers in Vietnam are: police 113, fire 114, ambulance 115, plus the newer national search-and-rescue line 112. The official UK source also warns that these lines operate in Vietnamese, so when reporting a problem, a hotel, reception desk or translator helps considerably.
Noi Bai airport runs its own 24/7 medical points in T1 and T2 on (024) 3587 6601. See the Health section for hospitals with English-speaking emergency departments.
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