One of the important things to do upon arrival, in addition to informing your family and recruitment agency and settling in your new house or accommodation, is to register with or contact your Embassy or Consulate to inform them of your arrival and provide details of your work. Some Embassies or Consulates require personal registration especially if you are within the city or vicinity of their offices; other may accept phone calls or email. Sometimes, you are requested to provide them a copy of your work contract, especially if a there is a Community Welfare Attaché posted in the Embassy.
This is important so that the Embassy is aware of your presence in the country and that in times of crisis, emergency or distress situation, you can call them for help, and they can assist you.
The handbook or information materials provided to you during the PDOS will include the contact details of the Embassy. Some Embassies have hotline or 24/7 numbers.
