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    Welcome to the Users Office

    Our mission is to welcome, register and provide support to CERN’s guest scientists.

    We are responsible for the contracts with CERN and handling Host-State documentation of the Associated Members of the Personnel
    (Users, COAS and VISCs).

    On this website you will find links to several resources and services provided by CERN. 

     

     

    Support to those affected by the war in Ukraine

    Support to MPAs who are affiliated to Russian or Belarusian institutes, including JINR

     

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    Pre-arrival formalities and information

    Visa - Pre-registration - Insurance - Accommodation - Cost of living and adequate resources - Culture

    First day @CERN and onboarding period

    Access to the site - Computing account - Courses - Rules and regulations - Onboarding - CERN services

    Life @ CERN and life in the local area

    CERN services and amenities - Practical information on life in France and Switzerland

    Health insurance and social security

    Health insurance - Social security

    Swiss and French cards

    Initial application - Renewal - Loss and theft - Cancellation

    Contractual and personal situation

    Online declaration of changes via EDH - Termination

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