Category: Faqs Uo
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I am a student coming from the US to spend 2 months at CERN as a User, do I need to apply for a short-stay C-visa?
Third-country nationals not subject to short-stay C visa requirements as tourists must obtain a short-stay C visa for Switzerland when staying at CERN for a total of more than 8 days within the same calendar year and engaging in gainful occupation. Some education/training-related activities could be regarded as “gainful occupation”. This is the case when students take part in a…
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I am pre-registered as a USER but the CERN Hostel online booking system does not let me book a room. What can I do?
If you have successfully been pre-registered as a future User by your Team Leader via EDH PREG and the online booking system does not let you book a room at the CERN Hostel, you may book a room by writing directly to: housing.service@cern.ch. Make sure to specify your future status (User) as well as the start…
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I think I was wrongly charged for visa fees by the French embassy/consulate, what can I do ?
Members of the CERN personnel are entitled to freedom of access to, and residence on, French territory without visa charges and without delay under Article XI § 2 of the Status Agreement between CERN and France dated 13 September 1965, as revised on 16 June 1972. If you think you were wrongly charged for visa…
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Do I need a visa?
Please refer to this page
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Do I need a Note Verbale?
Please refer to this page
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When is a “Convention d’Accueil” needed?
When is a “Convention d’Accueil” needed? Please refer to this page
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What documents do I need to invite my family to stay with me in the CERN Local Area?
Please refer to this page
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How can I register as a User/COAS/VISC?
Please see the EDH PREG pre-registration form help page.
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Where can I get my documents officially translated?
List of translators in Geneva. List of translators in France.