Complete emergency numbers directory — Updated 2026
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.
| Agency | Hotline | Service |
|---|---|---|
| DFA Assistance to Nationals | +63 2 8834-4000 | DFA main line (ask for Assistance to Nationals). For urgent cases abroad, also contact the nearest Philippine embassy or consulate |
| OWWA | +63 2 8891 7601 | Overseas Workers Welfare Administration |
| DMW (formerly POEA) | 1348 (PH, 24/7) | Department of Migrant Workers |
| NBI | +63 2 8525 6028 | National Bureau of Investigation (Illegal Recruitment) |
| IACAT | 1343 (Actionline, 24/7) | Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking |
| 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 | — |
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