Visiting the Division of International Services

The Division of International Services (DIS) is located in Building 31, Room B2B07 on the main NIH campus. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. We are closed on Federal Holidays.

All visitors to Building 31 are screened in accordance to NIH established security practices. Current NIH employees must show their NIH ID to enter the campus. If you do not have a current NIH ID you must be prepared to show two (2) forms of photo-identification to the NIH guard. Examples of photo-identification include: passport; driver's license (can be foreign or U.S.); government-issued ID card; etc. The photo-identification can be any document that contains your picture and biographical information.

In order to avoid delays, you should make an appointment at least a day prior to your anticipated visit. To schedule an appointment, please contact your Immigration Specialist at (301) 496-6166. The DIS will notify security of your pending arrival if you make an appointment prior to the day of your visit.

It is highly recommended that you do not bring any major baggage (such as luggage) to the DIS. If you do, be prepared to have it inspected by the NIH guard. This will delay your visit. If possible, leave the luggage with your hiring lab/office.

As always, if you have any questions, please contact the DIS at (301) 496-6166 [fax: (301) 496-0847]