The Laboratory strongly supports an atmosphere of free intellectual exchange and collaboration within the international scientific and technical community. Visitors from around the world play a vital role in sustaining the creative environment and achieving the science mission of Berkeley Lab.
As a Department of Energy (DOE) federal contractor, Berkeley Lab is required to comply with DOE requirements for employment and access, including applicable background checks and DOE standards for access by non-U.S. citizens. These requirements are outlined in DOE Order 142.3C, Foreign National Access Program (FNAP), which establishes requirements for access to DOE national labs by non-US employees, affiliates, visitors, and others.
Whether you are hosting a foreign national visitor or appointee, find resources below to support your collaboration.
NOTE: All U.S. citizens, regardless of birth country, are not subject to the requirements of the Foreign Visits & Assignments program. Immigrants or “green card” holders, however, are subject to these requirements.
