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CERN Guide for Newcomers
CERN Purpose and Organizations
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  Visits to CERN
Before you come
  Where to live ?
  Financial Matters
  Special documents
  Health Insurance
Settling in
  Arrival Formalities
  Social Security
  Allowances
Practical Info
Social Life
Administrative Support
Technical Support Services
Information Resources, Publications, News, Events
Education, Training, Jobs
Emergency, Safety and Health
Special documents
For the Users Office you should provide the following documents:
For the user For the family if accompanying
Visa (if necessary):
Visa Requirement and Procedure for Switzerland and France
Steps ot obtain a Visa before coming to CERN
*Proof of Insurance
A medical fitness certificate
*Proof of employment/enrolment with your Institute/University

Official Passport
Visa (if necessary):
Visa Requirement and Procedure for Switzerland and France
*Copy of your marriage certificate
*Copies of children's birth certificates
Official Passport
*Official translation into English, German, French, Italian or Spanish. If translation needed please contact your national embassy/consulate or the Official translation service of Geneva

Fill in the appropriate User Forms (Registration - Prolongation, Modification)
Fill in the Emergency Contacts form
Removals and Importation formalities
Check with the Installation Service about removals and importation formalities of vehicles, furniture and personal effects.
Driving licence
Information for Switzerland and France is available on the Web page "Vehicles" of the Relations with the Host States Service.
Animals
As a general rule, animals may be brought into France and Switzerland. However, the Installation Service should be asked whether there are any special regulations for a particular animal.
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