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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 Georgia Sep 21, 2026

I-285 Lane Closures in Atlanta for Rebuild Project

All lanes of I-285 in Atlanta between Cascade Road and Langford Parkway are closed until 5 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, due to a major rebuild project. Another full weekend closure is scheduled for September 25-28, 2026, which will cause significant traffic delays and may require alternative routes.
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High impact United States Sep 21, 2026

Hundreds of flights canceled in US Northeast due to technical issues at air traffic control center

Hundreds of flights have been canceled across the U.S. Northeast due to technical problems at a key regional air traffic control center, impacting travel logistics for passengers in the region. Travelers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest flight information.
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High impact Qatar Sep 21, 2026

Qatar Airways Faces Biggest Crisis in 30 Years Amid Iran Conflict

The ongoing Iran conflict has caused significant disruptions to Qatar Airways, including airspace access issues, flight schedule changes, and increased operational costs. This has led to tens of thousands of flight cancellations and travel warnings from various countries.
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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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