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Which number does the State Department list for US and Canada callers in a travel emergency?

888-407-4747.

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Why: If you cannot reach the nearest embassy in an emergency, State lists 888-407-4747 from the US and Canada. CDC repeats the number and says embassies help 24/7.

Huh, didn't know that: From all other locations, State lists 202-501-4444.

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Answer: 888-407-4747. If you cannot reach the nearest embassy in an emergency, State lists 888-407-4747 from the US and Canada. CDC repeats the number and says embassies help 24/7.

  1. State Dept: Emergencies travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies.html
    From U.S. and Canada: 888-407-4747
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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