What does SOS-Expat offer that my consulate cannot?

SOS-Expat and your consulate are complementary, but their roles are fundamentally different. Here's what SOS-Expat can do that the consulate cannot:

• 24/7 availability: consulates close at night, weekends, and holidays. SOS-Expat is available at any time.
• Local law experts: the consulate represents your home country. SOS-Expat connects you with professionals who know the local law where you are.
• Private disputes: consulates don't intervene in local disputes (landlord, employer, neighbor). SOS-Expat guides you on these issues.
• Response in under 5 minutes: consulates can take hours or days to respond.
• 9 languages: consulates speak your national language. SOS-Expat is multilingual.