Entry Requirements

Identification and/or Citizenship Requirements

When you arrive for your visit, please be prepared to provide us a form of government photo identification such as your driver's license or U.S. passport when you check in with Visitor Services. And, if you are an uncleared visitor — meaning you do not hold a federal security clearance — you will also be asked to complete some documentation to certify your U.S. citizenship. Once all of these procedures and paperwork are complete, we will issue you access to the Complex and you can begin your visit.

Because of these required procedures and necessary paperwork, we ask that you check in at least 30 minutes before any scheduled meeting you might have at Y‑12.

Also, we want your visit to Y‑12 to be both enjoyable and productive. So, it’s important that we make you aware of some of our restrictions and policies.

Prohibited Articles

Y‑12 plays an integral role in our nation’s security. Because of this responsibility, we have some very strict restrictions on what is allowed on Y‑12 property.

All visitors must be aware and understand that the introduction, transportation, or possession of weapons, explosives, or other instruments likely to produce substantial injury to persons or property are prohibited. This restriction includes:

• items prohibited by local, state or federal law
• controlled substances—illegal drugs and associated paraphernalia
• explosives
• handguns or rifles of any sort, including air-powered, and knives with blades longer than three inches
• incendiary devices, with the exception of five or fewer road flares
• privately owned ammunitions
• alcoholic beverages
• privately owned two-way radios
• pets

In addition, there are items that are controlled and may not be brought on site without prior approval. Your host or Y-12 contact is responsible for coordinating the approval of any controlled items that you bring on site; please check with him/her with questions about these articles or any other aspect of your visit.

Safe and Appropriate Footwear Policy

Everyone on site at Y‑12 is required to wear safe and appropriate footwear for our daily work activities and site conditions. As a visitor, you will also be expected to wear the same appropriate footwear.

• Heel height three inches or less, as measured at back of the heel.
• Heel width (side to side) one-half inch or more as measured at the tread surface.
• Heel closed or supported (strap) except with a medical restriction.
• Open toe shoes are allowed.
• Footwear upper covering (i.e., parts of a shoe that are above the sole) shall sufficiently secure the footwear.
• Flip flops, beach shoes, or similar footwear are not allowed, no medical exceptions allowed.
• Use of platform shoes over one inch are not allowed, except with a medical restriction.
• Non-skid soles are preferred. In addition, winter footwear should be considered during winter weather conditions.

Your Y‑12 host or contact is responsible for the implementation of this policy and will be the person to reinforce the importance of wearing safe and appropriate footwear.

If you have questions or would like clarification or additional information about our restrictions and policies, please contact our Y‑12 Visitor Services, New Hope Center, 602 Scarboro Road, phone 865.574.3280, fax 865.574.7200.