Emergency numbers in Vietnam: police 113, fire 114, ambulance 115 — and what to do if you don't speak Vietnamese
Emergency numbers in Vietnam: police 113, fire and rescue 114, ambulance 115. Operators speak Vietnamese, so ask your hotel reception to call, or go straight to a 24-hour emergency department. Hospitals by city below.
Emergency numbers in Vietnam are: police — 113, fire and rescue — 114, ambulance — 115. Calls are free from any phone. Operators speak Vietnamese, so if you don't, ask your hotel reception, landlord or any Vietnamese person nearby to call. In a serious situation it's often faster to take a taxi or Grab yourself to the 24-hour emergency department of a large hospital.
| Service | Number | When to call |
|---|---|---|
| Police | 113 | theft, assault, road accident with injuries |
| Fire and rescue | 114 | fire, someone drowning, rescue needed |
| Ambulance | 115 | life-threatening condition, serious injury, loss of consciousness |
How do you call an ambulance in Vietnam?
The ambulance number in Vietnam is 115. Operators speak Vietnamese, so it's easier to ask hotel reception or your landlord to call: tell them the address and what happened. If the person is conscious and can travel, a taxi or Grab to the nearest large hospital's 24-hour emergency department is often quicker. Hospitals by city — Nha Trang, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc.
Who do you call after a theft or road accident?
For theft, assault or a road accident with injuries, call the police on 113, and the ambulance on 115 if anyone is hurt. To report a stolen passport or belongings, go to the police station covering the place where it happened: you'll need the report for your insurer and embassy. What to do if your passport is lost — lost passport in Vietnam.
Who helps foreigners in an emergency?
Your embassy or consulate helps its citizens in an emergency; most countries have an embassy in Hanoi and a consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, listed in consulates in Nha Trang and Da Nang. For urgent help, call the Vietnamese numbers 113, 114 or 115 first.
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FAQ
What is the ambulance number in Vietnam? 115.
What is the police number in Vietnam? 113.
What is the fire number in Vietnam? 114 — fire and rescue.
Do 115 operators speak English? Usually not — ask a Vietnamese person nearby to call.