24-72 hrs
before departure
Step 6 of 5
Remember to get security clearance before you travel
If you are traveling to your duty station, seek final clearance from your host entity and check if you need security clearance.
Follow instructions as provided by your host entity. Also, see guide on how to complete and upload your security clearance in UVP (Interactive, web version).
Before you start your assignment, ensure that you:
Carry a valid national ID/passport, bank/credit cards and cash, copy of the offer letter, and other relevant documents.
Have backups of your documents in a USB or virtual drive.
Have arrival logistics information, including approved taxi services, hotels, and maps.
Have your host entity contact information and up to date security information including UNDSS contact names and numbers on yourself (refer Travel Advisory at dss.un.org).
Accept your contract in UVP
Once all your pre-departure requirements are complete and your UNV contact person has confirmed your start date, they will generate your contract in UVP.
Follow instructions provided to accept your contract online before you travel to you start your assignment.
This step marks the completion of your recruitment process.
Congratulations! you are now all cleared to start your assignment as a UN Volunteer.