emergencies

Portugal – Emergencies

In Portugal, one number — 112 — connects callers to all emergency services, covering police, fire, and ambulance, and can be dialled free of charge from any phone at any hour. Emergency medical treatment at public hospitals is accessible to

Poland – Emergencies

If you face a medical emergency in Poland, dial 112 from any mobile phone — this is the pan-European emergency number, free of charge, and it connects you to all emergency services. Dedicated lines also exist: 999 (ambulance), 998 (fire

Panama – Emergencies

Panama operates a multi-number emergency system: dial 911 for ambulance services, 103 for the fire brigade (Bomberos), and 104 for the National Police. Emergency medical care at public hospitals is accessible to all — residents and visitors included — at

Peru – Emergencies

Rather than a single all-purpose emergency line, Peru maintains dedicated numbers for individual services — though dialling 911 will also reach emergency dispatch. Current numbers (as of 2025) are 105 for the police, 116 for fire services, and 106 for

Philippines – Emergencies

The Philippines uses 911 as its single national emergency number, covering police, fire, and medical assistance. Emergency treatment is available at public hospitals but is not universally free — foreign nationals and uninsured visitors should generally expect to cover costs

Oman – Emergencies

In Oman, the single emergency number for police, fire, and ambulance is 9999 (with 999 also widely cited as a general emergency number — verify the current primary number via the Oman Government Portal before you travel). Emergency treatment is

New Zealand – Emergencies

New Zealand operates a single emergency number — 111 — covering police, fire, and ambulance, with calls free from any phone. Public hospital emergency treatment is open to everyone regardless of insurance, though what you are charged depends on your

Norway – Emergencies

Norway’s emergency services operate on three dedicated numbers: 110 for fire, 112 for police, and 113 for ambulance. All three lines are staffed around the clock. Emergency medical treatment — covering ambulance transport and inpatient hospital stays — is provided

Netherlands – Emergencies

Throughout the Netherlands, a single emergency number — 112 — connects callers to police, fire, and ambulance services, mirroring the standard used across the European Union. Dispatchers are on duty around the clock and can communicate in multiple languages. Emergency

Morocco – Emergencies

Morocco does not rely on a single catch-all emergency number. The country instead maintains distinct numbers for each service: police (190 or 19), ambulance (150), and fire brigade (15), while mobile phone users can dial 112 to reach police. Foreign