Imagine being detained by police or immigration officials and not being able to get your point across. We know of foreigners who due to language and cultural differences have spent long days and nights attempting to give their side of the story. This could have been avoided if they had been a member of SOS.
- Visit police station to establish cause
- Arrange legal assistance
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Liaise with police/immigration on member’s behalf
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Contact friends or family and explain situation
HOSPITALISATION
Imagine lying in a strange hospital ward whilst suffering from a serious illness or injury and not knowing how to contact your loved ones or your health insurance company. SOS would contact your next of kin and your health insurance company on your behalf, helping to make sure you receive the necessary treatment as quickly as possible.
- Inform medical insurers
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Inform hospital of medical history
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Provide legal assistance if required
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Contact friends or family and explain situation
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Inform police and immigration if necessary
IN THE EVENT OF YOUR DEATH
Imagine someone else having to sort out your estate and funeral arrangements without having prior knowledge of your requests.
SOS will have the relevant information on hand to make sure your funeral arrangements and your will are taken care of in the manner you wanted.
- Inform embassy
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Provide assistance with funeral arrangements
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Inform will executor
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Assistance to arrange repatriation if necessary
