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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.

What do you need to do?

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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Travel advisory data may be out of date

Use each linked government source to verify the latest guidance before making travel decisions.

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 South Sudan Sep 18, 2026

Deadly Clashes in Abyei Region Claim Dozens of Lives, Including UN Peacekeeper

Ethnic clashes in the disputed Abyei region, claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan, have resulted in at least 52 deaths, including a UN peacekeeper. The violence, which involved attacks on a UN base, highlights the volatile security situation in border areas.
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High impact Australia Sep 18, 2026

Fatal shark attack near Rottnest Island, Western Australia

A fatal shark attack occurred near Rottnest Island, off the coast of Perth, resulting in the death of a 38-year-old man. Authorities are urging increased caution in the Geordie Bay area.
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High impact Belgium Sep 17, 2026

Air traffic controller strikes at Charleroi Airport to cause widespread flight disruptions.

Air traffic controllers at Charleroi Airport are conducting prolonged night-shift strikes until October 10, 2026, which is expected to disrupt over 800 flights. Travelers should check with their airlines for updates on flight status.
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Official country advisories

Current government guidance, listed separately from live event reports.

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

Macao

Sep 04, 2026

Macau - Level 3: Reconsider Travel

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