UN Geneva
Access to the Palais des Nations
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Thousands of people enter the Palais des Nations every day and their reasons for visiting may vary widely. UN staff and their families, official delegations, NGOs and journalist have, or can request, permanent access to the premises.
Most conferences and official meetings are only accessible for a limited group of attendants: NGOs, UN personnel, invited experts or first-hand witnesses may attend and give their input to the discussions which are usually held by representatives of the Member States. Journalists are allowed to attend public meetings. However, the majority of these meetings can be followed online.
Public events are usually open for everyone, but advance registration is necessary. These events include cinema screenings, commemoration of special days, discussions, concerts, exhibitions and other cultural or artistic events. An overview of upcoming events can be found in our events section where you will find all registration details.
Visiting the Palais des Nations is only possible in the context of a guided tour. For security reasons, it is not possible to just walk around the premises as an external visitor. Guided tours can be booked online. For more information, have a look at our Visitors’ Service page.
Students and researchers, professionals of the liberal arts and journalists can request access to the UN Geneva Library and Archives for work or research purposes. More information can be found on the dedicated registration page.
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All information about access to the Palais des Nations can be found on our "directions" page.
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Yes, the Palais des Nations is in large parts accessible, and we are dedicated to accommodating everyone entering the Palais. For more detailed information, please read our directions page which highlights wheelchair accessible routes within the Palais des Nations premises; our page on accessibility; and information about organizing accessible meetings.
During the ongoing renovation of the Palais des Nations, accessible routes might temporarily be blocked. Please have a look at our circulation map for updated information.
If you are participating in one of the meetings at UN Geneva, you can usually ask for special accommodation during your registration in Indico.UN. Should you have questions or comments, or if you require any additional assistance, don’t hesitate to contact our disability and inclusion focal point.