Do all the occupants of a vehicle need to have an NIH ID badge or Advanced Accompanied Visitor Pass?
Yes. All employees/contractors of a vehicle entering campus need to display an NIH/HHS ID badge. Employees with visitors in their vehicle can also apply in advance for an Advance Accompanied Visitor Pass’ (AAVP). NIH employees are able to access a web-based tool from a NIH computer or VPN account in order to request a visitor’s pass to the NIH campus in advance. The application for the AAVP must be entered a minimum of 24 hours prior to the visitor arrival. For more details on how to apply for an AAVP for a visitor, go to www.security.nih.gov or to request an AAVP, visit the website: https://bits.ors.od.nih.gov/visitorPreReg/ . The AAVP application allows an employee to request a visitor’s pass for up to seven consecutive days. With a valid AAVP, visitors can accompany an employee on to campus through any vehicle entrance.
