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This travel guide provides handling suggestions for emergencies encountered abroad, including loss of passport, sudden illness, and natural disasters. Before traveling, it is recommended to check important documents such as passport, visa, flight tickets, and insurance, and to download the "Overseas Safety Guide APP" for easy access to contact information at any time. In case of problems, it is important to remain calm and prioritize contacting family, friends, or the local embassy for assistance. The article also compiles emergency contact information for Taiwanese people in major travel countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Thailand for convenient reference.

【Travel Guide】Teach you how to respond in emergencies while abroad! In recent years, the way people travel overseas has changed from the past, with many choosing to travel independently for in-depth exploration. However, being in a foreign land may lead to situations such as losing your passport, falling ill due to unfamiliar environments, accidents, or even injuries or dangerous situations caused by natural disasters like the earthquake in Myanmar. If unfortunate events occur, it is important to remain calm, first contact family or friends, and request assistance from the local diplomatic unit according to your needs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides a 24-hour emergency assistance hotline and information on "emergency assistance" can be found on the Overseas Community Affairs Council website to seek help from the global network of 115 "emergency assistance associations." Below is information on emergency assistance channels for popular destinations among Taiwanese people—Japan, Korea, and Thailand—save it for easy access in case of emergencies abroad.

💡【Three Important Reminders Before Traveling Abroad】:

• Passport, visa, tickets, insurance: Check whether your passport has more than six months of validity remaining and whether your visa has been obtained. Estimate the amount of foreign currency needed and consider carrying a credit card for emergencies. Be sure to purchase round-trip tickets and complete accommodation bookings.
• Travel Safety Guide APP: It is recommended to download the "Travel Safety Guide APP" and join the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' official LINE account for easy access to contact information for diplomatic missions abroad. Register for "overseas registration" so that in case of emergency, the diplomatic mission can contact you or your relatives directly.
• Check overseas travel warning levels: Always be vigilant, and in case of emergency, immediately contact the local diplomatic mission and check pandemic and travel advisory information.

💡【What to do if you encounter an emergency while traveling abroad?】:

• Replacement of lost passport: If your passport is lost, first report it to the local police and obtain a report confirmation, then apply to the diplomatic mission for a replacement passport or a travel document for returning home.
• Handling lost luggage: Report the loss to the luggage service desk of the responsible airline and provide relevant documents to request tracking.
• Applying for an entry certificate: Fill out the application form for an entry certificate and attach the necessary documents to apply at the diplomatic mission.
• Encountering an emergency in mainland areas: If you encounter an emergency, call the Straits Exchange Foundation's emergency service hotline for assistance.
• Sudden illness or accident: If you fall ill or are injured, seek medical assistance from the local diplomatic mission.
• Personal safety threatened: If you encounter riots or natural disasters, actively contact the diplomatic mission, which will assist in arranging a safe evacuation.

💡【Emergency Assistance Units and Channels for Overseas Travel】:

• Emergency Contact Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Provides a 24-hour assistance hotline 0800-085-095 for help when you encounter a dangerous emergency overseas.
• Global Toll-Free Hotline: The "Global Toll-Free Hotline for Overseas Emergency Assistance" applies to 22 countries, and calls made from abroad may incur local charges.
• Assistance from Diplomatic Missions: Provides necessary assistance such as passport replacement, medical arrangements, notification of family, etc.
• Overseas Community Affairs Council Emergency Assistance Organization: Provides enthusiastic community support for emergencies encountered abroad.

💡【Emergency Assistance Channels for Popular Destinations Among Taiwanese People】:

• Japan: Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan phone: 03-3280-7803; police and emergency service numbers are 110 and 119 respectively.
• Korea: Emergency contact number for the Taipei Representative Office in Korea: 82-10-9080-2761; the emergency response number is 112.
• Thailand: Emergency contact number for the Thai Representative Office: +66-81-666-4006; you can also use Taiwan119 service for assistance.

💡【Other Travel Safety Information Inquiry】: The official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides various useful information that can be checked online before traveling for emergencies.