Emergency Services
The U.S. Embassy is able to provide Assistance to American Citizens who are in urgent need of help with regard to deaths, illnesses, whereabouts of loved ones, destitution and other similiar circumstances.
The Embassy may be contacted on 011-249-8500 during normal working hours or on 011-249-8888 during after hours. If you should call after hours please identify yourself as an American Citizen requiring emergency services and ask to speak to the "Duty Officer."