Do children need an ID to enter campus unescorted? Is there an age restriction for children not accompanied by an adult?
To gain unescorted access to the NIH campus, visitors must be 16 years of age or older. All visitors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older upon entry. Adults should ensure children remain with them at all times while on the campus. Any visitor 16 years of age and older is required to provide identification in order to receive a visitor ID. Children 15 years of age and younger are not required to provide photo identification in order to obtain a visitor ID. Parents/Guardians should provide the security guard with the child’s name and the child will be issued a visitor’s ID. When badges are issued to children under the age of 16, the accompanying adult must be entered into the ID system as a sponsor.’ Children who are obviously not yet walking such as infants and young children in strollers, carriages or other carrying devices will not be required to obtain a visitor ID. This policy applies to children of visitors entering campus as pedestrians or i
