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New York
UN Headquarters and permanent missions. United States.
Living Living in New York Two distinct diplomatic communities in one city: bilateral consular staff and UN permanent mission staff operate under different legal frameworks. What each means in practice. Rev. 06 Jul 2026 Vehicles Vehicles in New York Federal OFM plates, the insurance mandate, the NYC Congestion Relief Zone exemption confirmed by Diplomatic Note 24-2688, and parking in the city. Rev. 06 Jul 2026 Schools International Schools in New York Schools for diplomatic and UN families in New York: UNIS and its admission priority for UN staff, the main IB and bilingual options, fees that run higher than any European posting city, and how to think about the choice. Rev. 06 Jul 2026 Security Security in New York The security environment in New York for diplomatic and UN staff: NYPD counterterrorism, UNGA season, past incidents, and everyday crime in the areas where mission staff live and work. Rev. 06 Jul 2026