From 18 February, residents in England who have received one or more of the following vaccines can have them added to their NHS Record to generate an NHS COVID Pass: Sinopharm Beijing/BIBP, SinoVac-CoronaVac, Covishield (Institute of India) or Covaxin (Bharat Biotech). Paper versions of the EU Digital COVID Certificate should contain a 2D barcode which can be scanned using the NHS COVID Pass Verifier app. Previously travellers were expected to download a new Covid pass every 30 days - an extra step of admin which has been known to catch many people out, causing extra stress at the airport. When opening the camera on your mobile device for the first time, please click "OK" to allow the app to have permission to use the camera. Health bosses have not yet said when the App will be up and running again. News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. You can show the vaccination records in your NHS COVID Pass as proof of your COVID-19 status when travelling abroad. If you already use the NHS App, your NHS COVID Pass will be there when you log in. Updated to reflect that the NHS COVID Pass letter has new branding, and that a full course of approved vaccinations now includes the single-dose Janssen vaccine. When youve downloaded the app and are setting it up, youll get a notification asking you to enable Exposure notifications. The expiry date will not refresh automatically. You can also access the information in a range of alternative formats. The app is totally broken I was also able to reproduce the bug on multiple Android mobile devices. Details of your overseas vaccination will then be recorded in the National Immunisation Management System. One user currently in Naples, Italy, said he was unable to enter a restaurant, bar or museum because current rules require proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid-19 test. Hence, if your travel customer is using a letter with a 1D barcode to display their COVID-19 status, then you will need to undertake a visual check of the letter and the expiry date shown. Travel companies typically check vaccine certification pre-departure. These doses will show in your travel pass alongside your trial vaccinations, with the most recent vaccination received appearing first. Armenia. Users from England and Wales can use their international NHS COVID Pass as usual. If you took part in a clinical trial within England which was unblinded (you were informed of the vaccine used), then you should be able to obtain an NHS COVID Pass for travel if your trial site has uploaded vaccination information onto the NHS vaccine database. Well occasionally send you account related emails. This publication is licensed under the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. This can be your vaccination records or proof of recovery from prior COVID-19 infection if you have tested positive on an NHS PCR test in the last 180 days. Next review due: 24 April 2023. I know this is an issue about the first dose but to notice that the app The MoH did not address earlier questions posed by BusinessDesk as to whether there was a standard procurement process and competitive tender to choose which technology partners took part in the My Covid Record project. But instead of being directed to the pass, users are receiving error messages or a notice saying that high traffic volumes are limiting access to the service. You can get an NHS COVID Pass sent by email immediately if you: If you are requesting for a child who lives in Wales, or does not have a phone number or email address on their GP record you can get an NHS COVID Pass letter. To get this letter in Braille or large print, please call 119 (select the NHS COVID Pass service) ororder the letter online via the NHS website. Close menu. This means you will need to store an updated NHS COVID Pass to your Apple Wallet before you next plan to use it if your original NHS COVID Pass has expired or is due to expire. If your customer has received a booster vaccination, it will show in their NHS COVID Pass within 5 days of receiving their vaccine. The barcodes have expiry dates to protect your data privacy. The barcodes are valid for 180 days. Well send you a link to a feedback form. So the bug only concerns the 1st dose QR code on the UK covid pass for those who have got both doses. To register your overseas vaccinations, youll need to book an appointment at a selected list of vaccination centres across England. Further details on entry requirements can be found on theGOV.UK foreign travel advice pagesand on the websites of your destination country. A similar screen and permission request will display on an iOS (Apple) phone. They must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible person aged 18 years old or over. Have a question about this project? You should carefully research the requirements of your destination country before travelling. If an international 2D barcode is scanned and there are records found in the 2D barcode, the data that is held within the 2D barcode is displayed, for example: By clicking the arrow, the vaccination data expands. You do not have to do anything, they refresh automatically and your NHS COVID Pass will still be valid. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub If it has a 1D barcode you will need to conduct a visual check. 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Updated to tell users that from 12 May 2022 the domestic NHS COVID Pass will no longer be available and new medical exemption applications will not be accepted from this point. The expiry date does not apply to your vaccination status. Staff will need to download and install the Verifier app on a mobile device. If you are registered with a GP in England and were vaccinated in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland or the Isle of Man, you do not need to book an appointment at a vaccination centre as your vaccination event details should flow automatically. If a registered patient contacts you to say that they have not received their COVID Pass letter from 119 more than 7 days after requesting it, this may be because their address details are incorrect on the GP clinical system. From 23 September, you will be able to store your NHS COVID Pass for international travel in Apple Wallet, even if your device is offline. Your travel customer will show their NHS COVID Pass. Customers need to store an updated NHS COVID Pass in their Google Pay Wallet before they next plan to use it if their original NHS COVID Pass is due to expire. To scan a 2D barcode for international travel, please tap the question mark in the top right corner. Please note, name changes could result in temporary issues with matching your GP record to your hospital and prescription records. Shortly before 4pm several users reported the App had started working again. Once the barcode has expired you'll need to download a new copy of your NHS COVID Pass. The NHS App has been built to provide access to medical services such as seeing your medical records and booking GP appointments. Updated to reflect that from Monday 19 July, you may be asked to demonstrate your COVID-19 status as a condition of entry to a venue or event in England. The NHS COVID Pass Verifier app works both in offline and online mode, both with or without wifi. International travellers are encouraged to download and register for the NHS App in advance of booking their travel. They can do this themselves (or a parent or guardian can help register on their behalf). THE US CDC card is in paper format and cannot be scanned using the NHS COVID Pass Verifier app. You can get anaudio version of the NHS COVID Pass letter via the NHS websiteor by calling 119. You will need to log into the NHS COVID Pass service to generate a new copy. This publication is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-covid-19-app-user-guide/nhs-covid-19-app-troubleshooting-and-technical-information. NHS COVID PASS: View or share your COVID-19 status on a mobile device: 1. If an NHS COVID Pass is invalid or expired, one of the following error messages will be presented with guidance on resolution for the user. Further details on entry requirements can be found on the GOV.UK foreign travel advice pages and on the websites of your destination country. 6. You will see a small red notification icon (image right) in the top corner of the screen. Added the phone number for contacting the NHS COVID Pass service from overseas. What to do if your vaccination record is missing, or you cannot get an NHS COVID Pass. Updated to remove information on the Events Research Programme trials, which ended on 25 July 2021. Participants should contact their clinical trial site if they cannot yet access their travel pass. Your COVID-19 status is either held securely within the NHS App or sent to you via a PDF or a letter. Customers need to store an updated NHS COVID Pass in their Apple Wallet before they next plan to use it, if their original COVID Pass is due to expire. The latest version of the app offers the best protection against COVID-19, so its important to keep it updated. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. Appropriate technical, organisational, and administrative security measures are employed within our systems to protect any information we hold in our records from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. If you still need help answering your query, contact the NHS COVID Pass service by telephoning: 119 from the UK +44 151 905 0119 from overseas (you will be charged according to your. When you access your COVID Pass in your NHS account you will use NHS login. This user guide helps travel operators to use the NHS COVID Pass Verifier app to show if an individual travelling abroad has the necessary COVID-19 status for international travel. You are receiving this because you commented. If you've applied for an NHS COVID Pass letter or requested one to be emailed, but the service cannot send one, you should get an SMS or email telling you this. You will also see your detailed booster vaccination information in the View COVID-19 Records section of the NHS COVID Pass within the NHS App and online service. In your phone settings, you can see a section for exposure notifications or exposure logs. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. It allows you to show others the details of your COVID-19 status when travelling abroad to some countries or territories. You can also download a copy online For children under 12, you can request your COVID status by phoning the COVID Status Helpline on 0345 034 2456. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your customers will be able to demonstrate that they have received a booster vaccination using the NHS COVID Pass via the NHS App and the nhs.uk website. (Rydym yn croesawu galwadau'n Gymraeg / We welcome calls in Welsh) They are recommended to research the requirements of their destination country before travelling. call 0300 303 5667. Added: 'If you're in the UK armed forces, visit 'My health care hub' on the Defence Gateway (login required) to find out how to get your NHS COVID Pass.'. If you have an Android phone, go to Settings then Exposure notifications. Boris Johnson ruled out the introduction of vaccine passports in England last month, but the requirement remains a Plan B contingency plan. When determining how much battery is being used by the app, you should check over the course of a week to get a better understanding of battery activity. You have accepted additional cookies. This is also the case if you download a PDF of your NHS COVID Pass for travel, or store it within the Apple Wallet or Google Pay Wallet. Updated to add a link to guidance for people fully vaccinated by the USA or EU. You should scan the most recent barcode representing the most recent vaccination received. Before you travel abroad, check the entry rules for any country you want to go to. The NHS COVID Pass will be saved on your Android phone home screen and also accessible in Google Pay. Added call-out to reflect the NHS COVID Pass digital service will be offline from 10pm on Tuesday 14 December due to planned maintenance. If your letter does not arrive after 7 working days it may be because your address is incorrect on your GP record, your vaccination details were not found, your vaccination details are incorrect or you do not meet the requirements for an NHS COVID Pass letter. If you do not have a QR code. To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. If you request an NHS COVID Pass letter, the letter you receive will be in English. Children aged 5 to 11 can also get a recovery letter if they have evidence of a positive COVID-19 NHS PCR test within the last 180 days (not available in the Isle of Man). Updated the BSL guide (video) for people who have received an NHS COVID Pass letter. Other Sinopharm manufacturers are not accepted for this service. The official NHS COVID Pass Verifier app is a secure way to verify an individual's NHS COVID Pass and check that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have recovered from COVID-19. Learn more. Travellers should carefully check requirements before travelling. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Dont include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. Request an NHS COVID Pass online (to be sent by email) If you are requesting for a child who lives in Wales, or does not have a phone number or email address on their GP record you can get an NHS COVID Pass letter. But it is not clear how travellers already at airports can continue with their plans until the App returns. If you need a non-digital NHS COVID Pass for travel, the NHS COVID Pass letter also includes additional top up approved vaccinations. The app is totally broken with the NHS Qr code. If you're aged 12 or over, you can use the NHS Scotland COVID Status app. In this case, only the QR code for the second jab works, and if trying to scan the code for the first dose the app says . A photocopy or image on a phone should not be accepted. Go to the App Store or Google Play Store and update it to the latest version to help keep you and your loved ones safe.. You will see a 2D barcode for each vaccination record. See information about COVID certificates in Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man. You should check that your first name and your surname on your passport match how they are displayed by your NHS COVID Pass at least 3 weeks before you travel. In this case, only the QR code for the second jab works, and if trying to scan the code for the first dose the app says "Certificazione non valida". If the Verifier App has not been connected to the internet for more than 12 hours you may be prompted to undertake an important data update once you are online. The collected metric data cannot be referenced back to any individual NHS COVID Pass user. Added video about the NHS COVID Pass letter for domestic use in British Sign Language (BSL). Last updated: 2 March 2023. You are unable to stop the timer and will not receive any close contact notifications until the countdown timer ends. On both types of phone, if you tap on Exposure checks you can see a list of timestamps that are recorded every time your phone receives a list of anonymous keys. You can do this in the NHS App, using one of the following: You can get your NHS COVID Pass online if you're aged 12 or over. To request an NHS COVID Pass for themselves, the child aged 12 and over will either need to have access to the email address or mobile phone number on their GP record or register for anNHS login. Using the official NHS App isnt the only way to prove vaccine status as travellers can ask for a physical copy from their GP before travel to prove their vaccination status. Updated to confirm that you can get NHS COVID Pass if you have been fully vaccinated in England, Wales or Scotland. Updated to reflect that fully vaccinated children aged 12 to 15 can request an NHS COVID Pass letter for international travel from 9am on 13 December. Updated to reflect that if you're aged 13 to 15, you'll need to contact your GP surgery to request access to GP online services before you can use the NHS App. Describe the bug. If you cannot see your NHS COVID Pass, check your NHS login details. However, if your phone is idle (for example if you are not using it much), exposure notifications may contribute to higher percentages of battery consumption. eu-digital-green-certificates/dgca-verifier-app-android, UK DCCs for a first vaccine dose are considered invalid, https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/ASFPHV7XOPEBNMZUOLSJP4LUHARGVANCNFSM5CCLBV5Q, https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1477376905?ct=notification-email&mt=8&pt=524675, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android&referrer=utm_campaign%3Dnotification-email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgithub. This lists all your digital contacts with other app users you have been in close contact with. If you think your vaccination record is incorrect, see what to do if your COVID-19 vaccination record is missing or wrong. The NHS COVID-19 app does not hold any identifiable data. The App should allow users to access a barcode or text records to prove they have received the Covid vaccine. If you order a travel NHS COVID Pass letter via the NHS 119 service or online via NHS.UK, the barcodes in your letter will expire after 180 days. You may be required to undertake a software update on your mobile device too. Monaco. NHS COVID Pass letters for international travel are now available for children aged 5 to 11 living in England, Wales and Isle of Man. You need to apply for a new one if you want to use an NHS COVID Pass letter after it expires. Staff are not able to register your overseas vaccinations unless you book in advance. If you get your NHS COVID Pass through the NHS App or by using the Google Chrome web browser on an Android phone, you will be able to store your NHS COVID Pass to your device. When used for the first time, the consent agreement screen will display. Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. Make sure active region is set as England and Wales - Department of Health and Social Care. The letter can take up to 5 working days to reach you. Also tested my qr code with 3 different phones (android and apple). This code has an expiry date on it, but that date is specifically to do with the QR code, it is not an expiry for the COVID pass. You will need to register at least 2 weeks before you want to use your NHS COVID Pass. Go to your phones settings and select Exposure notifications. Updated to add a link to a video about the post-vaccination confimation letter in BSL. 4. However, if you download and save or print a copy of your NHS COVID Pass, the expiry date will eventually show as expired and will not automatically refresh. You may be referred to the Vaccine Data Resolution Service. It will be on your phone only and no one else will be able to see it. It will show all the vaccinations they have received. Updated to reflect that fully vaccinated children aged 12 to 15 can request an NHS COVID Pass letter for international travel. Call 119 (NHS COVID Pass service) and quote the code you have been given. Transport secretary Grant Shapps appeared to confirm in a recent interview that England's NHS app would be used as a vaccine passport. Sign in From what I understand, the NHSx covid pass has separate entities for each dose you get so your booster dose is labelled in the system as a booster. The QR code it would generate should be for your latest dose, which would be the booster and therefore you would be considered to be fully vaccinated even if the previous two doses aren't in the . Vatican City. Select the arrow next to this option, then scroll down to share exposure information. The ministry is using the European Union digital covid-19 certificate (EU-DCC) standard for international vaccine certificates. This version of the app is out of date and has stopped working. In addition, the EU 'microstates' are also participating, which adds: Andorra. On 8 October 2021 thegovernment announced that clinical trial participants of relevant COVID-19 trials would be eligible to receive additional approved vaccine doses to facilitate travel abroad. You cancheck your vaccination record and follow instructions in various translations of the letter, not including your personal information, in different languages. ', As we focus on Ukraine, another tragic war is cruelly overlooked, Do not sell or share my personal information. Always check the expiry date on your NHS COVID Pass before using it. It will be sent automatically to the address registered with your GP. As the Verifier is available in the Apple App store orGoogle Play store, it can or might be downloaded by a member of the public. You can also request an NHS COVID Pass online to be emailed to you without having to create an NHS login. It will provide you with a countdown timer so that you can keep track of this. Although you can now have the Gamaleya (Sputnik V) vaccine added to your NHS record for continuation of care purposes, it will not show in your NHS COVID Pass as it is not recognised by the UK government. An official letter without a QR code cannot be verified and will not be accepted as an image. We use some essential cookies to make this website work. Make sure the toggle for Share exposure information is switched on. The NHS COVID Pass shows your COVID-19 vaccination or recovery status in the form of a 2D barcode and allows you to view the details of your COVID-19 vaccination or recovery record. Updated to reflect that if you call 119 to request a letter about your vaccination status, we expect the letter to take up to 7 working days to reach you. 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The letter should take up to 7 days to arrive after you order it. You can request this for yourself, or a child ages 5 years and over if you are their parent or guardian. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Added video in British Sign Language about what to do if you cannot get a post-vaccination letter. Your medical exemption will still be included in the View COVID-19 Records history section with an expiry date (if applicable). You do not need a COVID-19 booster vaccination to get an NHS COVID Pass for domestic use in England. The current requirements for obtaining a pass are as follows: 2 weeks after 2nd dose (Moderna, AstraZeneca and Pfizer), or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine (Janssen) Booster vaccinations are not currently a requirement for a valid NHS Covid pass for domestic purposes. So the bug only concerns the 1st dose QR code on the UK covid pass for those who have got both doses. Tech Overview If your phone battery is draining much faster than usual, you can check how much battery the app is using compared to other apps. Although not a legal requirement in English domestic settings, proof of being double-vaccinated is necessary to travel to most other countries. Your NHS COVID Pass can be scanned to check and validate your COVID-19 vaccination status in venues in over 40 countries, including those in the EU. If the update is critical to the app working properly, the old version of the app will stop working and you will need to upgrade. First published: 6 October 2021. To do this, they will see the Add to Apple Wallet button on their phone screen within the NHS App. However, you may see some fields left blank for overseas vaccines. Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. This would make sense. The NHS has announced that the validity of all Covid passes will be extended from 30 days to 180 days. Read aneasy-read guide about what to do if you cannot get an NHS COVID Pass letter. We have written procedures and policies which are regularly audited and reviewed.