What to do if things go wrong outside Canada

Our information and resources can help you in emergency or crisis situations that could occur while you are outside Canada.

Lost or stolen cards, money or passports and replacing lost or stolen documents

Preparing for a large-scale emergency, if you're affected while outside Canada and government assisted departures or evacuations

Keep your passport safe from fraud and identity theft, new security features, what to do if your passport is lost or stolen

If you are arrested or detained outside Canada, transfer to a Canadian prison and information for dual citizens

Emergency loans, victims of violent crimes, assistance and repaying a loan from the Government of Canada

If you become sick or have a medical emergency while you are away or become sick after returning to Canada

Required documentation, funeral arrangements, and repatriating remains to Canada

If you think your child is in danger of being or has been abducted and taken out of Canada

Getting immediate help in or outside Canada, how consular officers can help you

Information for before you travel, what to do if someone you know has been kidnapped outside Canada

If a Canadian citizen goes missing abroad and government assistance in cases of missing Canadians

Taking precautions while travelling, if you are assaulted or threatened, and if the offender is arrested

If you have been sexually assaulted, how consular officers can help you, what to do if the offender is arrested

If you or someone you know might be forced into marriage outside Canada

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