Vaccine certification application established to go dwell for men and women travelling aboard this summer

The Division of Wellness has released a new ‘COVIDCertNI’ application enabling customers to utilize for and show evidence of vaccination for intercontinental travel applications only.

The new app will be obtainable to down load from the Google Engage in Shop and Apple App Retail outlet soon.

The app has been created to satisfy EU and WHO specifications, offering all the essential information and facts demanded, and consists of a secure QR code, to allow the authenticity to be confirmed.

If you are travelling involving 26 July and 31 July you can now apply for a certification using either the present NI Immediate digital platform or alternatively you can now download the Application.

Health Minister Robin Swann explained: “Covid-19 has developed many troubles given that it initial arrived on our shores previous February, and our new digital applications have aided us to react.

“The COVIDCertNI Application is the third new smartphone App generated by my Office due to the fact final yr.  It will permit people travelling internationally to access their vaccination data and present a electronic certification.  There have been monumental attempts to get this electronic system to this phase.”

The new application provider is possible to be popular and this could bring about delays or potential troubles with accessing the service.  If you come across issues wait a even though in advance of hoping yet again.

People are requested to only obtain and use the application if they are travelling up to the finish of July.  

A vaccine certification may well be necessary for entry into some global international locations but is not a need for each nation.  Travellers really should verify prerequisites right before they vacation.

Concluding, the Minister stated: “I urge the community to continue being patient in the coming times as the new system beds in and only use if you are travelling in the coming days/months.  This has been a complicated process with numerous issues and I commend all people included for receiving it to this level.”

Travellers continue to have to adhere to the testing and isolation prerequisites (if suitable) on their return to Northern Ireland.  Remember to familiarise on your own with these needs prior to you vacation: www.nidirect.gov.british isles/content/coronavirus-covid-19-vacation-tips

Travellers should really test the most up-to-date United kingdom Authorities journey suggestions which will give current facts on vacation to unique nations, together with any Covid-similar entry necessities: www.gov.british isles/international-travel-advice