How Does Emergency Numbers Work in Vietnam?
Last verified: 2025-06 · Asia
1The Quick Answer
Police: 113; Ambulance: 115; Fire: 114; Tourist support hotline: 1800 599 920 (free).
2What You Need to Know
The tourist support hotline (1800 599 920) operates 24 hours and can provide English-language assistance, making it particularly useful for visitors in distress. Operators at 113, 115, and 114 may not speak English — having a Vietnamese-speaking local or hotel staff member call on your behalf is advisable. Private ambulance services through international hospitals are faster and better equipped than public ambulances in most cities.
3Practical Tips
Practical Tips
- 1Save the tourist hotline 1800 599 920 in your phone immediately on arrival — it is free to call and operates around the clock.
- 2Ask your hotel's front desk to assist with any emergency call where a language barrier could cause delays.
- 3International hospitals like FV and Vinmec have their own emergency lines and respond faster than public services for medical emergencies.
How does this compare?
Emergency Numbers rules in nearby and similar countries:
Police: 110. Ambulance & Fire: 119. Tourist helpline (English): 050-3816-2787.
Tourist Police: 1155 (English spoken). Ambulance: 1669. Fire: 199. Regular Police: 191.
Police: 999. Ambulance & Fire: 995. Non-emergency police: 1800-255-0000. Singapore has extremely fast emergency response.
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