Question 1

Who has access to UN Port? Who is eligible to enter?

Accepted Answer

Active or retired staff members, interns, consultants, trainees and accredited correspondents of the United Nations Office at Geneva and other Geneva-based international organizations;

Members of permanent missions, diplomatic and consular corps, accredited to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other Geneva-based international organizations;

Active staff members of Geneva-based international NGOs.

You may find here a (non-exhaustive) list of eligible organisations.

If you are still not sure whether your affiliation allows you to access the UN beach, feel free to ask us at contact.

Question 2

What do I need to enter the UN beach?

Accepted Answer

You need to be eligible to enter, and either pay an entrance fee of CHF 5 per person (cashless only) or be a subscriber for the season (Entry is included in your subscription). 
Bear in mind there are benefits you cannot have if you opt for just paying the entrance fee (see questions below about "Subscriptions").

If you have a restaurant reservation, the entrance fee is CHF 2 per person.

Entry is free upon presentation of your student ID or valid UN intern badge.

Question 3

Can someone who is not affiliated to an international organization or diplomatic mission enter UN Port?

Accepted Answer

No, unless they are guests and accompanied by someone who is elegible to enter UN Port, or as a registered family member of a subscriber of UN Port or if you have a restaurant reservation.

Question 4

I am eligible for access, but not a seasonal subscriber. Can I still enter the UN beach?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you are eligible to enter, you can either pay an entrance fee of CHF 5 each time you enter, or become a subscriber for the entire season.

If you opt to pay an entrance fee, you will need to show proof of affiliation (e.g. your badge from an international organization, carte de légitimation, contract...).

Do bear in mind though, non-subscribers cannot borrow any equipment (such as paddleboards and pedalo) which is only available to subscribers, for free (no rental possible). Plus, during peak hours you’ll probably have to queue while you pay the entrance fee. Subscribers enter quickly by showing their digital cards.

If you'd like to subscribe for the season, click on the button "Subscribe" at the top menu.

Question 5

Can I invite non-UN / non-international friends to come to the UN beach?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you need to be there onsite to greet them (they can't just enter on their own). Guards need to check that you are the eligible person inviting non-elegible guests.

Alternatively, if you arrive before your group of guests you may give a list to the guards with their names so you don't have to greet them personally at the entrance.

Remember: your non-UN / non-international guests still have to pay their entrance fee (or you can pay it for them).

Question 6

Can I get more than one equipment card?

Accepted Answer

No. Only one equipment card can be issued per family (under the name of the main subscriber).