Safety Issues

How can I find out whether it is safe to travel in the country I plan to visit?

Q: How can I find out whether it is safe to travel in the country I plan to visit?

A: Check the Country Travel Reports for current information on conditions in approximately 200 foreign destinations.

• For medical safety information and advice, consult the Medical Matters
  section.
  
  
• For travel insurance issues, consult the Insurance section.
  
  
• For emergencies, the Emergency Operations Centre of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada in Ottawa operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. An experienced officer is always available to respond to emergency calls from anywhere in the world.

• For calls originating in Canada and the U.S., call 1 800 267-6788 or (613) 944-6788.
  
  
• Canadian citizens outside Canada can call collect to (613) 996-8885.
  
  
• Some countries also have toll-free lines to contact the Operations Centre in Ottawa.