Call us. Put us on speaker. We handle it.
When something goes wrong abroad, call our hotline and put us on speaker. We speak directly to the doctor, officer, lawyer, or tradesperson in Spanish β then explain everything back to you in English with clear options on what to do next.
π΄ Finally live worry-free in Latin America!
Emergency support available in the most popular expat hotspots across Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, and Colombia. Hover over the markers to learn more.
More ways we're making expat life easier
If something goes wrong overseas, you have someone to call. Turning confusion into solution.
Call our hotline 24/7 from wherever you are. Tell us the situation in English, then put your phone on speaker so we can hear the other party.
We speak directly to the doctor, officer, lawyer, mechanic, or landlord β in their language. You stay silent while we handle it completely on your behalf.
We translate everything back to you in plain English, then walk you through your options β so you can make an informed decision with confidence.
Our staff are trained to remain completely neutral in every conversation. We don't make judgements, offer opinions, or advocate for either party. We translate accurately and completely β so you hear exactly what was said. Then we lay out your options clearly. The decision is always yours.
All calls are recorded and every member of our team is continuously evaluated to ensure the highest standard of care β with zero bias and zero personal opinion. Each translation is monitored for accuracy so you can be certain you're getting the full picture, every time.
One call creates a bridge between you and whoever you're dealing with β in real time, on speaker, in any situation.
Living abroad is incredible β until something goes wrong. Here's what you avoid with ExpatEmergency.
Unable to explain your symptoms, understand a doctor's diagnosis, or navigate a foreign hospital's intake process alone.
Our Solution: We join the call and translate between you and your medical team β in real time, for as long as needed.
Panicking without ID in a foreign country, unsure which embassy to call or how to get emergency travel documents.
Our Solution: We walk you through every step β embassy contacts, emergency documents, police reports, all of it.
Detained, arrested, or caught up in a legal dispute without knowing your rights or speaking the local language.
Our Solution: Immediate referral to a vetted local attorney and on-call translation for police or court situations.
Unable to communicate with officers, uncertain of your rights, or facing intimidation without support.
Our Solution: Live phone translation with police, a clear explanation of your rights, and attorney dispatch if needed.
Stranded on an unfamiliar road, involved in an accident without knowing local procedures, or facing repair scams.
Our Solution: Tow dispatch, accident report guidance, vetted mechanics, and insurance coordination β all handled for you.
Burst pipe, electrical failure, gas leak, break-in, or lockout β and no idea who to call in a foreign country.
Our Solution: We dispatch vetted plumbers, electricians, locksmiths, and security services to your door β fast.
We work exclusively with verified local professionals. Our English and Spanish speaking staff handle all communication in any crisis, so you don't have to.
Live interpreter between you and your doctor, hospital, or clinic. We ensure your symptoms are understood and their instructions are crystal clear.
IncludedImmediate referral to vetted local attorneys, legal translation, and guidance through any detention, dispute, or legal process.
IncludedStep-by-step embassy guidance, police report assistance, emergency travel document support, and identity verification help.
IncludedLive translation during police encounters, rights education, and immediate attorney dispatch if required. Never face it alone.
IncludedTow dispatch, vetted mechanics, accident report guidance, and insurance coordination. Same-day service with fixed rates.
IncludedBurst pipe, electrical failure, gas leak, lockout, or security breach. We dispatch vetted tradespeople to your home, fast.
IncludedOur team speaks English and Spanish fluently. We bridge the language gap β with hospitals, police, lawyers, and tradespeople across Latin America.
Our SpecialtyOne number connects you to a trained expat emergency coordinator who speaks your language and knows exactly how to handle every type of crisis in Latin America.
24/7 Human Support
Every member receives a physical wallet card β like an AAA card for every emergency. Hand it to your doctor, show it at a police stop, or call the number on the back. One card, every situation covered.
Every membership card includes a personal QR code on the back. When scanned, it opens your secure member profile page β giving doctors, paramedics, or hospital staff everything they need, instantly, in Spanish.
You fill in your profile once through your member dashboard. Update it any time. Your data is encrypted and only accessible via your unique QR code.
Your physical card ships to your address in Latin America immediately after joining.
Hand the card to a doctor or nurse β the hotline number and services are printed clearly for them to see.
Valid across Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, and Colombia. Works wherever you go.
Add your digital card to Apple Wallet or Google Pay the moment you sign up β before the physical one arrives.
No hidden fees. No tiers. Complete emergency coverage for every situation expats face abroad.
That's just $16.42/month for complete emergency coverage
30-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.
We're not just another assistance company. We're expats who've lived through the anxiety β the medical scare without insurance cards that worked, the police checkpoint where no one spoke English, the flooded apartment at 2am with no one to call. That's why we built ExpatEmergency.
Our team lives across Latin America, from Lake Chapala to MedellΓn. We know the hospitals, the lawyers, the local systems β and we've built the service we desperately wished existed the first time things went wrong.
"My husband collapsed in Oaxaca and we rushed to the ER. The doctor spoke no English and I was in a panic. I called ExpatEmergency and they stayed on the phone translating everything β symptoms, diagnosis, medication instructions. I don't know what I would have done without them."
"My passport was stolen in Cartagena. ExpatEmergency walked me through every single step β the police report, the US Embassy call, the temporary documents. What could have ruined a 2-week trip was resolved in 24 hours."
"Got pulled over in Costa Rica and the officer was explaining something about my documents but I had no idea what he needed. I called ExpatEmergency, put them on speaker, and they translated the whole conversation. Turned out he just needed my residency card alongside my licence. Sorted in minutes."
Everything you need to know before you join.
Yes. Your ExpatEmergency membership covers you and your immediate household β spouse and dependent children living at the same address. Everyone in the house can call the line in an emergency.
No. There is no call limit. You can call as many times as you need throughout the year. Whether it's one emergency or ten, your membership covers every call.
We currently cover Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, and Ecuador β including cities, towns, and rural areas. Coverage is expanding regularly. If you're unsure whether your area is included, call us and we'll confirm.
The map shows our primary coverage zones, but we assist expats across all regions of our covered countries. Call us β if we can help, we will. We don't turn away members in genuine emergencies.
Call our line, tell us what's happening, then put us on speaker. Our bilingual staff take over the conversation in Spanish β whether it's a doctor, police officer, landlord, or contractor. Once the exchange is done, we walk you through exactly what was said and your available options. You make the decisions.
All calls are recorded and independently reviewed for translation accuracy and neutrality. Our staff never offer personal opinions or take sides. They translate accurately and present you with your options β the decision is always yours. Staff who fail evaluations do not stay on the team.
No β and we're transparent about that. We translate conversations, read contracts aloud so you understand what's written, and can recommend seeking a lawyer or doctor. We don't diagnose, prescribe, or advise on legal strategy. Our role is to make sure you fully understand what's being said so you can make informed decisions.
Call us. The initial call is free. We'll do our best to help you through an immediate emergency. After that, joining the membership ensures you always have support on standby, 24/7, for the rest of the year.
Join thousands of expats who sleep better at night knowing one call handles every emergency, in any situation, anywhere in Latin America.