Need help with
an incident of crime lost travel documents lost cash/cards an accident medical care
on your visit?

We offer a free, nationwide support service in Ireland, dedicated to international visitors who experience a crime or other distressing incidents – available 7 days a week

How can we help?

Assisting a visitor? Select an option below:

Choose an option:

How can we help you?

We provide support and information to help you overcome the practical problems that result from a crime or other distressing incident, so you can put it behind you as quickly as possible, and get back to enjoying your holiday. Choose an option below

Were you the victim of a crime?

A safe environment to talk about your experience, help you report it to police, and help resolve practical problems.

Lost cash or bank/credit cards?

We can assist in contacting banks and credit card companies and organising money transfers

Lost passport/identity card?

We can help you contact embassies and local police in Ireland, to get replacement documents quickly

Do you require help with travel as a result of an incident?

We can help you make new travel arrangements with airlines, ferries and local transport services

Do you require medical assistance ?

We provide guidance and information on where to receive the medical care you may need

Have you had an accident – for example, a traffic accident, a fall?

We can assist you to get the support you need to resolve the problems you might have

Need help with a bereavement?

We can help during such a difficult time, with the practical problems that you may face as a visitor to Ireland

I need emergency accommodation assistance

Do you require emergency accommodation assistance?

In some limited circumstances, we may be able to arrange short-term accommodation in Ireland while you’re waiting for a money transfer

Success Stories

Here’s some examples of feedback we have received from international visitors we have supported

Assisted in getting me a replacement ID

“I wanted to thank you again for your help with my lost identity card! Tourists in Dublin can be really glad to have you. So thank you very very much.”

Visitor, Germany

Put my mind at ease when I couldn’t get home

“Thanks to your precious intervention, I was able to take the Ryanair flight back to Beauvais yesterday. I just want to thank you very much for your assistance and kindness. ”

Visitor, France

You and the Dublin police helped me a lot

“I visited Dublin and I had a problem because someone stole my wallet. Both you and the Dublin police helped me a lot - I am going to remember you and your wonderful city all my life. This weekend I'm going back to Dublin”

Visitor, Spain

Thank you all so much for your quick help

“Thank you all so much for your quick help. If it wasn’t for you we would have found ourselves in huge troubles. We can’t thank you enough.”

Visitor, Poland

When I first walked into the police station, I thought for sure that my student and I would have to stay behind in Dublin

“When I first walked into the police station, I thought for sure that my student and I would have to stay behind in Dublin when the rest of the group went home. I never would have thought it possible that we'd be able to make our flight. When I walked out of your office, I was optimistic and my student felt confident and relieved as well. You really did work miracles and we are beyond grateful! ”

Visitor, Germany

I just want to thank you again for your help and all the valuable information

“I just want to thank you again for your help and all the valuable information you gave us. It's so kind. And despite all the events we will come back in Ireland, no doubt of that : you have a beautiful country and the Irish are so kind ”

Visitor France

Lost Identity document? Here’s how we helped a tourist in distress

Getting a French visitor to Ireland back on track

Here at Tourist SOS we provide experienced support when things don’t go to plan. Recently we gave assistance to an 88 year old French visitor who had lost their identity card and wallet, and was due to fly on to Spain.

Guido Nasi 1982-2026

Tourist SOS celebrate their 30th anniversary

Helping more tourists than ever to get their holiday back on track

Need help?

Hours

Tourist SOS are here to assist during the following hours:

Monday-Saturday:Mon-Sat	10.00 am - 6.00 pm
Sunday:Sun	12.00 pm - 6.00 pm
Public Holidays:Public Holidays	12.00 pm - 6.00 pm

Need help with an incident of crime lost travel documents lost cash/cards an accident medical care on your visit?