United Nations Headquarters, New York - Public Visitors

How to Register for a Visit to the United Nations Headquarters

1. Register for Your Visit

Security Registration

All visitors to United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ) must register online before arriving at the premises.

Who Must Register?

All visitors, including minors under 18 years of age, must be registered before arrival.

Age Requirement

All visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older) to enter United Nations Headquarters. All visitors, including those under 18 years of age, must be registered before arrival. Individuals under 18 may not register themselves or access the premises on their own. Minors must be registered by and accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Need Help Registering?

• How to Register
• Public Visitors User Guide
• How to Create a Group and Add Additional Visitors

These guides provide step-by-step instructions for individual registrations, family visits, minors, school groups, and adding additional visitors to an existing group.

Guided Tours

Guided tour reservations are separate from UN security registration. Visitors wishing to join a guided tour are encouraged to book in advance through the United Nations Visitor Centre: www.un.org/visit

2. Required Documents

All visitors must present a valid government-issued photo identification document upon arrival.

Accepted forms of identification include:

• Passport
• Driver's License
• National Identity Card

The identification document must:

• Be original (copies are not accepted)
• Include a photograph
• Be issued by a UN Member State or Non-Member Observer State
• It must be in Latin or Roman characters.

Military identification cards are not accepted for visitor access.

3. Security Screening

All visitors are subject to security screening before entering UNHQ.

The screening process is similar to airport security procedures and includes inspection of personal belongings.

Please allow sufficient time for security screening and arrive early, particularly during busy periods.

4. Prohibited Items

For the safety and security of all visitors and personnel, the following items are not permitted inside UNHQ:

• Suitcases and oversized bags
• Scooters and bicycles
• Weapons and other prohibited security items
• Pepper spray or similar defensive sprays
• Food and beverages (water is permitted)

Visitors arriving with prohibited items may be denied entry.

5. Important Guidelines

Minors

All visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older) to enter United Nations Headquarters. All visitors, including those under 18 years of age, must be registered before arrival. Individuals under 18 may not register themselves or access the premises on their own and must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Professional Environment

The United Nations Headquarters is an active workplace where meetings and diplomatic activities take place throughout the day. Visitors may pass through areas used by delegates and staff and are expected to:

• Maintain a respectful and professional demeanor
• Keep noise levels to a minimum
• Follow instructions from United Nations personnel
• Dress appropriately for a professional environment

Prohibited Activities

The following activities are not permitted on UNHQ premises:

• Demonstrations or protests
• Display of banners, signs, or placards
• Distribution of materials without authorization
• Any disruptive or unauthorized activity

The United Nations Headquarters is a workplace: Delegates hold their meetings in the Chambers where visitors enter on tour and walk by the corridors that the guided tours also use. Visitors are reminded to behave appropriately, to keep noise levels down, and to dress in a way that respects the professional working environment of the United Nations.

Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in denial of entry or removal from the premises.

6. Hours of Operation

The United Nations Visitor Centre is open:

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

The Visitor Centre is closed on weekends and official UN holidays.

We look forward to welcoming you to the United Nations Headquarters and wish you an enjoyable and informative visit.