Category: Faq Life Cern And Life In The Lo
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I am currently staying at the CERN Hostel. Can I send/receive mail/parcels ?
Selected postal services are available from The Kiosk ,located in the main building.
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Is there any carpooling platform for the CERN Community?
A CERN Community exists on the Mov’ici carpooling plaftform provided by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, which is also available free of charge in French-speaking Switzerland. For more information and to register, visit: movici.auvergnerhonealpes.fr In addition, Hé! Léman is also a carpooling network operating in the Pays de Gex/ Meyrin area.
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Can my child who holds a Special Residence Permit for France complete an internship in France as it is a mandatory part of their studies ?
Family members of Associated Members of the Personnel (Users, COAS, VISCs), who also hold a French Special Residence Permit (TSS), are allowed to complete a mandatory internship (paid or unpaid) in France as part of their studies, within a maximum of 960 hours per year, without having to request a prior authorisation from the French…
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Are wearers of active implanted medical devices allowed everywhere on site ?
Not all areas of the CERN site are safe for wearers of active implanted medical devices. To check a specific situation, please contact the EP Departmental Safety Officer
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How can I change the email address displayed for me in the Phonebook / set up an email alias?
To change the email address displayed for you in the Phonebook, please follow the steps outlined in the dedicated Service Portal Knowledge Base article
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Are access cards mandatory for babies to access the site?
Access cards are mandatory for children over the age of two. It is possible to get an access card for babies but it is not a requirement.
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I am a French resident. Where can I get my TIN (Tax Identification Number)?)
Please refer to knowledge base article KB0010295
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I am a resident in Switzerland. Where can I get my AVS Number and Tax Identification Number (TIN)?
Please refer to knowledge base article KB0010295
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I need a local bank account to receive my allowances, but I cannot find a bank willing to open an account for me. Are there any options?
The Users Office has received feedback from Users who confirmed that they could open accounts and receive their allowances through direct banks operating exclusively online (e.g. Revolut). As a “CH” IBAN may not be accepted by CERN for the processing of claims/payments, it is generally possible to obtain another type of IBAN (e.g. “GB”) through…
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Where can I find information on the acquisition of property in the cantons of Geneva and Vaud by members of personnel of international organisations ?
Where can I find information on the acquisition of property in the cantons of Geneva and Vaud by members of personnel of international organisations ? Information on the acquisition of property in the cantons of Geneva and Vaud by members of personnel of international organisations is available on the website of the Swiss Mission. N.B.: the…