Real ID (Domestic U.S. Visitors) & Passport / Security Requirements

• U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (age 18 and over): A REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or state-issued ID (marked with a star), Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL), or U.S. passport is required for entry into NRC facilities.
• Non-U.S. citizens (international participants): A valid passport copy is necessary. NRC protocol mandates a basic security screening for all foreign visitors. Please ensure your passport is current, and submit a password‑protected digital copy to ramp [at] nrc.gov after completing the registration form.

Visa Requirements & Invitation Letter

Review U.S. visa requirements through the official U.S. Department of State travel site or other relevant resources. If you require an invitation letter for your visa application, please email ramp [at] nrc.gov for assistance.

Nearby Hotels (Walking Distance or Short Transit)

Hotels within easy access to the NRC HQ near North Bethesda Metro Station:

• Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Rd, Rockville, MD 20852 (5 min walk)
• Canopy by Hilton, 940 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852 (~8 min walk)
• Bethesda Marriott, 5151 Pooks Hill Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814 (short Metro ride + walk)
• Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda Downtown, 7301 Waverly St, Bethesda, MD 20814 (adjacent to Bethesda Metro)
• Courtyard by Marriott Rockville, 2500 Research Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850 (Metro or brief ride)

Transit & On‑Site Access

• By Metro: Take DC Metro’s Red Line to North Bethesda Station, then cross Marinelli Road to reach the NRC campus.
• By Car: Guest parking is available behind the NRC buildings—please follow signage or ask onsite staff for direction.