Choose the lawyer or expat that suits you best

SOS-Expat is the world's first platform that connects travelers, tourists, expats, digital nomads, students and retirees by phone, in under 5 minutes, to a lawyer or a helpful expat who knows the ground. An emergency, an administrative question, a doubt or just some advice — we answer every kind of need in your language. Pay-per-consultation (lawyer €49/20 min, helpful expat €19/30 min), no subscription, no commitment. 197 countries, 9 languages, 24/7. Whatever your nationality or country.

SOS-Expat connects you with providers for a quick initial consultation: 1. Create your free account 2. Choose a provider (lawyer at €49/20min or expat helper at €19/30min) 3. Make a one-time payment (provider fee + connection service fee) 4. Get connected immediately by phone 5. Rate your provider after the call These calls are designed to provide initial assistance. Any further case management or collaboration continues directly with the provider, outside the platform.

SOS-Expat offers a quick first contact with two types of providers: • Lawyer (€49 / 20 min): Licensed legal professional registered with the bar. Initial legal advice on contracts, disputes, immigration, labor law... • Expat Helper (€19 / 30 min): An experienced expat living in your destination country. Practical advice on administrative procedures, housing, local culture... These calls provide initial rapid assistance. If follow-up or case management is needed, this is handled directly between you and the provider, outside the SOS-Expat platform.

Our providers are verified professionals who offer a quick first contact of help: • Lawyers: graduates and registered at the bar of their country (€49/20min) • Helping expats: experienced expats living for at least 2 years in their host country (€19/30min) All go through a verification process (KYC) and are rated by users. Rates are set by SOS-Expat, service providers do not set their own prices.

SOS-Expat covers 197 countries worldwide, making it one of the most comprehensive expat assistance services available. Whether you are in Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, or Asia, a local expert can respond to you in under 5 minutes. <ul> <li><strong>Europe</strong>: all EU countries, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Turkey, Balkan countries</li> <li><strong>Americas</strong>: USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and over 30 more countries</li> <li><strong>Africa</strong>: 54 countries including Morocco, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Kenya, South Africa</li> <li><strong>Middle East</strong>: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Lebanon</li> <li><strong>Asia-Pacific</strong>: India, China, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand</li> </ul> This global coverage is made possible by our network of verified local providers — lawyers and helping expats who have deep knowledge of regulations, administrative procedures, and local customs in their country. When searching, you can filter by country to find the most relevant provider for your situation.