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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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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 Norway Sep 22, 2026

Train strike causes major disruptions and cancellations in Norway

A strike by Vy train drivers has led to hundreds of train cancellations across Norway, significantly disrupting rail services. Passengers are advised to check the latest updates on the Vy website or app before traveling.
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High impact South Africa Sep 22, 2026

Catastrophic rains and flash floods in South Africa have led to at least six deaths, with more people still missing

Catastrophic rains and flash floods have resulted in at least six deaths and an unknown number of missing persons across South Africa. The western parts of the country have experienced severe weather with frequent heavy rainfall, leading to flash flooding in areas like Ladysmith. The full extent of the damage and potential for further disruption to travel and infrastructure is still being assessed.
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High impact Italy Sep 22, 2026

Severe Storms Cause Flooding, Landslides, and Fatalities Across Italy

Recent severe storms have caused widespread flooding and landslides across multiple regions in Italy, resulting in at least two reported deaths and hundreds of displacements. Transport disruptions, including rail interruptions, have also occurred.
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Official country advisories

Current government guidance, listed separately from live event reports.

Saudi Arabia

Sep 15, 2026

Saudi Arabia - Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Italy

Sep 10, 2026

Italy - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Curaçao

Sep 09, 2026

Curaçao - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

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