Security & Visitor Access

NIH badge holder, a U.S. Citizen, or a U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) Visitor Access

For U.S. visitors, acceptable IDs include a REAL ID driver license or current passport. 

If your driver license is not in compliance with the REAL ID Act, you must provide a secondary form of ID (valid passport, social security card, voter registration card, or birth certificate). 

All documentation must be provided as a hard copy only, no photos.

Non-U.S. Citizen or Non-U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) Visitor Access

Effective January 30, 2025, all non-U.S. person visitors must pre-register before visiting the ATRF campus. Visitors are required to complete the pre-registration process at least 30 days in advance to allow sufficient time for review and approval.

Visitors who do not complete the pre-registration process, or who complete it but do not receive approval, will not be permitted entry.

You will need to:

• Complete pre-registration at least 30 days in advance.
• Present the same passport used for pre-registration at check-in.
• Ensure all required documents are available for review upon arrival.

Pre-registration Process

As a non-US person and attendee, after you register for the event, you will receive an email with a secure link to submit your information and any required documents. Note: The information must be completed in one sitting, as progress cannot be saved.

Once submitted, your information will be reviewed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). If no significant issues are identified, you will receive an approval email notification. Upon arrival at the ATRF, the security staff will verify your approved status and allow entry. Be sure to present the ID used during pre-registration.

Required Documents for Entry

Non-U.S. person visitors must bring their unexpired foreign passport and, if applicable, be ready to provide any U.S.-issued visa information during the check-in process. Ensure that the passport you bring is the one used for your pre-registration. If your visa requires an invitation letter, please reach out to conferenceplanning@mail.nih.gov as soon as possible.

Unannounced Non-U.S. Person Visitors

If a non-U.S. person misses the event registration deadline and does not have enough time to pre-register via the security link, they will be considered an unannounced visitor. Unannounced visitors who fail to complete the pre-registration process, or who complete it without receiving approval, will not be allowed entry.