Visitor Procedures

The following procedures and/or regulations apply to all users when coming to TRIUMF, and the Visitor Coordinator will be able to clarify the requirements for each category of visitor. Links to all referred to forms or documents can also be found on this web page.

 

STEP 1 INITIAL INVITATION

The first step in coming to TRIUMF:

a) from outside of Canada - is to request a letter of invitation. This will be sent to you by the appropriate Director, Division Head, Research Scientist or Group Leader you are collaborating with. When you receive the letter it will include a standard Contract which you will be asked to sign and return. Please read the following Steps for further details.

b) from within Canada - contact your TRIUMF host or the Visitor Services Coordinator for details of paperwork required. Please read the following Steps for further details.

STEP 2 ARRANGING ACCOMMODATION
STEP 3 OBTAINING APPROPRIATE IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTS
STEP 4 SAFETY
STEP 5 SECURITY ACCESS CARDS
STEP 6 APPLYING FOR A RADIATION BADGE
STEP 7 APPLYING FOR OFFICE OR LABORATORY KEYS
STEP 8 APPLYING FOR A USER'S COMPUTER ACCOUNT
STEP 9 SHIPPING EQUIPMENT TO TRIUMF
STEP 10 EMERGENCY MEDICAL INSURANCE
STEP 11 TEMPORARY PARKING PERMITS
STEP 12 APPLYING FOR LONG DISTANCT TELEPHONE PRIVILIGES
STEP 13 OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACCOUNTING PROCESSES OR INFORMATION
STEP 14 UPON DEPARTURE FROM TRIUMF