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    Can you call 112 in Finland without a SIM card or credit?

    Calling 112 with a foreign phone, no SIM card or no balance.

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    Short answer

    Yes. The emergency number 112 can be called from any phone, even without a SIM card, according to the City of Helsinki. The call is free, so you do not need any balance, and it works with a foreign mobile subscription without an area code. If you cannot speak safely, you can also send a text message to 112.

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    Why

    1. The City of Helsinki states that 112 can be called with any phone, even without a SIM card.
    2. The Ministry of the Interior says calls to 112 are free from any phone, including foreign mobile phones.
    3. According to the ministry, emergency alerts can also be sent by SMS to 112.

    Details

    In remote areas mobile coverage can be weak. Moving to higher ground or a lake shore can help a call get through.

    Tip

    Keep your phone charged and warm in winter. Cold drains batteries quickly, which matters on long outdoor trips.

    What may differ

    Satellite phones use a separate number to reach Finnish emergency services, and those calls are not free.

    Common misconception

    You need a Finnish SIM card to reach Finnish emergency services.

    What actually happens

    Any phone works, including foreign phones and phones without a SIM card.

    People also ask

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. In an emergency, always call 112.

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