Emergency Situations

  • Make sure you are up-to-date on current security risks, local customs, climate etc.
  • Website of German Department for Foreign Affairs
  • Register at your home embassy

  • Refresh vaccination if necessary
  • Prepare a first-aid-kit
  • Check whether your medication is available in Germany
  • Check your health insurance
  • Inform the International Office about health issues if necessary

  • Passport and visa
  • Tickets
  • Health documents
  • Credit card numbers

  • Police and fire
  • Local diplomatic mission
  • Phone numbers to block bank account etc.
  • Home university contact details (e.g. International Office)

  • Get a local phone number and keep emergency contacts with you
  • Check your emails regularly
  • Stay in touch via social networks
  • Keep your family and friends informed of travel plans

  • Follow local news
  • Find out about safe areas, trustworthy taxi services
  • Adapt to local customs (e.g. style of clothing, jewellery)
  • Check emergency exits
  • Stay away from crowds
  • Pay with small banknotes

  • Do not put your own life in danger
  • Keep calm
  • Raise the alarm
  • Help others
  • Contact family and friends, the local International Office and at home
  • Contact your local embassy

Emergency Contacts

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