Your First Day - Step 1

1. Get to CERN:

Find out about how to get to CERN.

2. Go to the Users Office:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We would like to inform you that the CCSC will be closed to the public on October 1st, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM. During this time, access cards will not be available. We recommend that you plan your arrival either the day before or on Wednesday, October 2nd, if possible.

Once at CERN, go to the CERN Community Support Center located in Building 33 at Esplanade des Particules.
Requesting a Day Pass: At the CERN Community Support Center, take a queue ticket and wait for your turn. When called, go to the service desk agent. Request a day pass by showing your identity card or passport and the email you received indicating that your Pre-registration has been approved.
Once in possession of your day pass, come to the Users Office, located in Building 61 (right next to the main restaurant) to finalize your registration and sign your contract.

N.B.: If you arrive at CERN outside of office hours (evening or weekend), you will be able to enter the site by showing your CERN Hostel booking confirmation to the guards at the entrance, and then visit the Users Office on the next working day during opening hours.

3. Once at the Users Office:

3.1. Finalise your registration.

3.2. Initiate your Swiss and French card applications (applicable only if taking up residence in the CERN Local Area):

The officer in charge of your registration will check your ID/passport and visa (if applicable) and will apply for your Swiss card on your behalf.
You will be asked to provide 3 identical passport-size photographs and to sign the signature page of the French card application.