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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?

Seafarer services: register with MFA or request recorded topics.

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Travel advisory data may be out of date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 Republic of the Congo Sep 23, 2026

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo continues with rising cases and deaths

The Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to 60 health zones across six provinces, with a high mortality rate. This ongoing epidemic has led to international travel restrictions and health screening measures for travelers.
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High impact Philippines Sep 23, 2026

Metro Manila is currently experiencing a mass transport crisis

Metro Manila is facing a mass transport crisis as all three rail systems (LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3) have experienced glitches within a week. The LRT-2 line is non-operational due to damage requiring extensive repairs, significantly impacting thousands of daily commuters.
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High impact South Sudan Sep 23, 2026

South Sudan: Political Tensions Rise as President Dissolves Government Ahead of Elections

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has dissolved the transitional unity government and appointed a caretaker administration, raising concerns about unchecked power ahead of the country's first-ever national elections. Increased military presence and heightened alert among security forces have been reported in the capital, Juba.
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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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