Emergency Numbers and Useful Links
Here is a comprehensive table listing Emergency Contact Numbers in the UK. This includes general UK emergency services, Indian government support, and other useful contacts for NRIs.
Emergency Contact Numbers in the UK for NRIs
| Contact Number | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Police / Ambulance / Fire | 999 or 112 | UK-wide emergency number (free, 24/7). Dial for life-threatening emergencies. |
| Non-Emergency Police | 101 | For reporting crimes that are not urgent (e.g. theft, property damage). |
| NHS (Medical Advice) | 111 | Free medical help and guidance, 24/7. |
| Indian High Commission (London) | +44 20 8629 5950 | Main consular services for Indians in the UK. Available during office hours. |
| Emergency Consular Services (Out of Hours) | +44 7424 279 785 (WhatsApp only) | For emergency consular issues after hours (e.g. death, arrest, hospitalization). |
| Indian Visa / OCI / Passport Enquiry (VFS Global) | +44 20 3793 8629 | VFS Global handles Indian passport, visa, and OCI services. |
| Embassy of India – Birmingham | +44 121 212 2782 | Regional consular support. |
| Embassy of India – Edinburgh | +44 131 229 2144 | For NRIs in Scotland. |
| Indian Community Welfare Helpline (High Commission) | +44 20 8615 7080 | For distress calls, repatriation help, legal issues. |
| UK Home Office (Immigration Help) | 0300 123 2253 | For immigration and visa status issues in the UK. |
| UK Anti-Terrorism Hotline | 0800 789 321 | Report suspicious behavior or activity. |
| UK National Domestic Abuse Helpline | 0808 2000 247 | Free and confidential support 24/7. |
| Citizens Advice Bureau (General Help) | 0800 144 8848 | Legal, housing, employment and welfare rights advice. |
| Samaritans (Mental Health Support) | 116 123 | Free, 24/7 support for mental health or crisis situations. |
Tips for NRIs in the UK:
- Always register with the Indian High Commission (https://www.hcilondon.gov.in) for timely consular assistance.
- Save important documents like passport copies, OCI card, and emergency numbers on your phone and cloud storage.
- Install apps like NHS App, CitizenAID, and the Home Office app for UK-based services.
Other Useful Links
| Category | Resource | Description | Link |
| Government | National Portal of India for NRIs | Info on OCI registration, citizenship forms, diaspora initiatives | india.gov.in |
| High Commission of India, London | Consular services, attestation, NRI certificates, life certificates, VFS Global appointments | hcilondon.gov.in | |
| Consulate General of India – Birmingham | Indian consular services in Birmingham | cgibirmingham.gov.in | |
| Consulate General of India – Edinburgh | Indian consular services in Edinburgh | cgiedinburgh.gov.in | |
| India Trade Portal | Trade-related info and resources | indiantradeportal.in | |
| Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) | FAQs on Overseas Indians, OCI, property, adoption | mea.gov.in | |
| Ministry of Home Affairs (OCI Regulations & Legal Guidance) | OCI regulations and legal guidance | mha.gov.in | |
| Finance and Taxation | Income Tax India (NRI Taxation Info) | NRI tax rules and guidance | incometaxindia.gov.in |
| RBI – NRI Services | Banking and financial services for NRIs | rbi.org.in (see “For NRIs”) | |
| NSDL – PAN for NRIs | Apply/track PAN card | tin-nsdl.com | |
| Income Tax Dept. of India (PAN guidance) | PAN application and tax compliance | incometax.gov.in | |
| Protean eGov Technologies (PAN services) | PAN application services | protean-tinpan.com | |
| Legal and OCI/PIO | OCI Card – Bureau of Immigration, India | OCI card services | ociservices.gov.in |
| Ministry of Home Affairs – OCI Info | OCI information | mha.gov.in | |
| Visa/Consular Services – Indian Missions | Visa and consular services | indianvisaonline.gov.in | |
| VFS Global – India Visa & OCI Services (UK) | OCI, visa, passport services (UK) | vfsglobal.com | |
| UK Government Resources | Living in India – GOV.UK | Info for British citizens in India (visas, residency, healthcare) | gov.uk/guidance/living-in-india |
| Visas and immigration – GOV.UK | UK visa and immigration applications | gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration | |
| UK help and services in India | UK services for citizens in India, business info | gov.uk/world/india | |
| Non-UK residents: Income Tax and Capital Gains | Tax guidance for non-UK residents | HMRC contact | |
| UK Home Office – Visa and Immigration | UK visa and immigration for dual-nationality/Indian-origin queries | UK Visas & Immigration |