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MCGI Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Travel support for MCGI members, from preparation to arrival.

Apply for PDOS, contact the MFA team, check official travel guidance, and find an MCGI congregation near your destination.

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Before you travel

Three checks before departure

1 Register for PDOS early and keep your travel details ready.
2 Check official guidance for your destination and transit countries.
3 Find a local congregation and contact MFA if you need coordination.

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Travel safety updates

Live alerts and recent advisories

Review live event reports separately from official country guidance, and verify each cited source before making travel decisions.

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Travel advisory data may be out of date

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Live travel alerts

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Confirmed, high-impact reports from the same monitored feed shown in the alert ticker. Open the cited source before making travel decisions.

High impact United Arab Emirates Sep 20, 2026

US Issues Security Alert for Middle East, Advising Travelers to Reconsider Travel to UAE

The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' advisory for the UAE due to regional security concerns, including potential flight cancellations and airspace closures. Travelers are advised to exercise heightened vigilance and monitor developments closely.
independent.co.uk (opens in new tab)
High impact Qatar Sep 20, 2026

Qatar Travel Advisory: Reconsider Travel Due to Regional Hostilities and Security Risks

The US Department of State has issued a Level 3 advisory for Qatar, urging travelers to reconsider non-essential travel due to a volatile regional security situation, including potential missile and drone attacks. This may lead to flight cancellations and travel disruptions.
travel.gc.ca (opens in new tab)
High impact Norway Sep 19, 2026

Vy train drivers' strike causes widespread cancellations across Norway

Locomotive engineers for train company Vy are on strike, leading to the cancellation of nearly 400 train departures over three days. Key routes in Eastern Norway and between Bergen and Arna are significantly affected, impacting both residents and tourists.
travelmarketreport.com (opens in new tab)

Official country advisories

Current government guidance, listed separately from live event reports.

Djibouti

Sep 20, 2026

Djibouti - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Suriname

Sep 08, 2026

Suriname - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

São Tomé and Príncipe

Sep 04, 2026

São Tomé and Príncipe - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

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