Children aged 16 or over can get an NHS COVID Pass for travel but should follow the entry requirements of the country they are travelling to. Your customer will be able to store their NHS COVID Pass for international use into their Apple Wallet using an Apple iPhone. A digital NHS COVID Pass is available through the: NHS.UK websitefor a parent or guardian to request for their child aged 5 to 15, NHS.UK websitefor those aged 12 and over who want to request it for themselves (as a PDF you can download or print), NHS Appfor those aged 13 and over (age restrictions apply for use of the App). It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Make sure active region is set as England and Wales - Department of Health and Social Care. You may be referred to the Vaccine Data Resolution Service. The app can be used to scan a 2D barcode and display the data held within an individuals NHS COVID Pass. Both systems use a QR code that can be scanned to allow for verification. You can also access the information in a range of alternative formats. 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. to your account. Android: Settings > Device Care > Battery. Physical security features to look for in the NHS COVID Pass are: You can see these design and security features in the sample letter below. Several people have said they have missed flights because they have been unable to access their Covid pass. Shortly before 4pm several users reported the App had started working again. It may take up to 5 days for vaccines to show in your NHS COVID Pass. NHS COVID Pass Verifier - Native Application is a Xamarin application that can be used scan COVID-19 2D barcodes. 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. If you do not have access to a smartphone, computer or tablet, you can call 119 from within the UK. I used my 'health pass' for travel on the NHS app, the one you can use to make NHS appointments, see NHS test results etc, not the NHS Covid-19 app that is used when entering restaurants etc. Wed 13 Oct 2021 12.32 EDT First published on Wed 13 Oct 2021 09.58 EDT Travellers have been blocked from boarding flights and ferries for trips abroad after a four-hour outage of England's NHS. The EU is also recognising vaccine certificates issued in the following countries - and vice versa - which also means that they will accept the UK NHS app in return: Albania. Last updated: 2 March 2023. ***> wrote: You will still need to show the original English letter (not the supporting leaflet) to demonstrate your COVID-19 status when travelling abroad. If you live in England and have had one or more of your COVID-19 vaccinations administered overseas, you can have your vaccination details added to your NHS Record. If selecting Set as active region is not possible, or still doesnt work, try the following. Dont include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. Dont worry we wont send you spam or share your email address with anyone. You may have another app installed on your phone which uses the same contact tracing technology and is preventing the NHS COVID-19 app from working. If your customer has received a booster vaccination, it will show in their NHS COVID Pass within 5 days of receiving their vaccine. Booster vaccinations will show in the NHS COVID Pass from 18 November 2021. To do this, they will see the Add to Apple Wallet button on their phone screen within the NHS App. When youve downloaded the app and are setting it up, youll get a notification asking you to enable Exposure notifications. The data may show more than one barcode depending on the number of vaccines received. The letter is sent to the address held on the childs NHS record (the address held by their GP). Note: The Verifier app can scan the NHS COVD Pass via a mobile or tablet or where someone has printed off a PDF version from their phone. In advance of planned travel, you should download an offline copy of your NHS COVID Pass, by saving or printing a PDF or storing a card in your Apple Wallet or Google Pay Wallet. Added call-out to reflect the NHS COVID Pass digital service will be offline from 10pm on Tuesday 14 December due to planned maintenance. 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. The first time the user applies the Verifier app, the user is asked to agree on a consent form, by clicking "I agree". To do this they can use the Google Pay - save to phone button within the NHS App. Added the conditions of obtaining an NHS COVID Pass for use at domestic events in England. 6. This page has been updated to reflect the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccination status service and includes information on obtaining information in foreign languages and alternative formats. Proof of recovery from prior COVID-19 infection if you have tested positive with an NHS PCR test in the last 180 days is also shown. How to use the NHS COVID Pass to demonstrate your coronavirus (COVID-19) status when travelling abroad. Sometimes, when an update to the app is very important, we may send you a message asking you to update your app or operating system. These doses will show in your travel pass alongside your trial vaccinations, with the most recent vaccination received appearing first. You can request a leaflet about the content of the letter and what it tells you in other languages and alternative formats. Check benefits and financial support you can get, Find out about the Energy Bills Support Scheme, Sharing keys and matches within exposure notifications settings, nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3, which phones can and cannot use the NHS COVID-19 app, feedback form to report a technical problem. By clicking Sign up for GitHub, you agree to our terms of service and Also added that people taking part in event trials as part of the Events Research Programme will also be requested to use the NHS COVID Pass. Passengers returning from abroad also need to prove they have received two Covid-19 jabs to avoid quarantine on return to the UK. You can ask for an NHS COVID Pass letter for travel to be sent by post, including for children aged 5 and over if you: Page last reviewed: 24 October 2022 Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. This is most common if you have a work phone or have special software installed on your personal phone because you use it for work purposes. 3. You only need to do this the first time to enable the ability to scan international barcodes (not every time). Only a person with legal responsibility for the child (such as a parent or guardian) can request the letter on their behalf. The NHS COVID Pass lets you share your coronavirus (COVID-19) status records in a secure way. Log in using your email address and password. To get your NHS COVID Pass online or through the NHS App, you'll be asked to create an NHS login if you do not have one already. You will need to enter their details when booking. 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 need to apply for a new one if you want to use an NHS COVID Pass letter after it expires. Also updated to reflect the UK linking with the EU Gateway. Staff will need to download and install the Verifier app on a mobile device. Updated content to reflect changes to international travel rules on 4 October 2021 (the red, amber, green traffic light system was replaced by a single red list of countries and simplified travel measures for arrivals from the rest of the world). Access your COVID Pass using the NHS websiteand click the Cymraeg button at the top of the screen to change the language from English to Welsh. 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. If you have an iPhone, go to Settings then Exposure notifications and Exposure logging status. The NHS Covid App and website, which allows users to access their vaccine passport and prove they are double jabbed, has gone down leaving hundreds of Britons unable to board flights. You do not need a COVID-19 booster vaccination to get an NHS COVID Pass for domestic use in England. Added the section 'Residents in England who have received COVID-19 vaccinations overseas'. A user can use the app to scan and verify an individual's NHS COVID Pass for international travel. Although not a legal requirement in English domestic settings, proof of being double-vaccinated is necessary to travel to most other countries. When you set it up, you need to give high level proof of who you are using one of the following: NHS login registrations may take longer than usual when there are high numbers of requests. privacy statement. You do not need a smartphone or to download an app. Make sure the toggle for share exposure information is switched on. The app will not function if user agreement is not obtained. If you cannot see your NHS COVID Pass, check your NHS login details. Visitors from Scotland, Northern Ireland, Guernsey and Jersey can show their international digital NHS COVID Pass. I was also able to reproduce the bug on multiple Android mobile devices. What Covid tests do I need to travel? Once the scanner has been pointed at a 2D barcode, it automatically starts scanning the code. The digital contact technology exchanges unique codes, changed regularly, to create a log of your close contacts which keeps the privacy of all NHS COVID-19 app users. Your GP cannot provide you with this letter. I know this is an issue about the first dose but to notice that the app doesn't read anymore the second dose as well. Your NHS COVID Pass for international travel will show the vaccinations you have received. If you took part in a clinical trial within England which was blinded (you were not informed of the vaccine used), it is recommended that you consider other options for demonstrating your COVID-19 status when travelling abroad, such as additional testing. This is the screen you will scan below. The NHS App has been built to provide access to medical services such as seeing your medical records and booking GP appointments. Your customer can store their NHS COVID Pass in their Google Pay Wallet on an Android phone. The NHS COVID Pass can be used for international travel to show your COVID-19 status when travelling abroad. You do not need to scan the 2D barcode of their booster vaccination. This is because you do not need to show a pass to get into events or venues in England. From 3 February, children aged 12 and over will be able to get a digital NHS COVID Pass for international travel. I have a 1st dose only GP from NHS UK, and I'm getting a red light from the italian verifier app. The app only recognises 2nd dose QR codes, but some people have only the 1st dose which should be equipollente according to the government guidelines. The NHS COVID Pass can be accessed via the NHS App or via NHS.UK. In line with removing the domestic NHS COVID Pass for use in venues or events as a condition of entry, the medical exemptions service has closed. From 29 October 2021, the NHS COVID Pass Verifier app can be used to scan the 2D barcode of an EU Digital COVID Certificate shown on a phone or printed as a PDF. To request an NHS COVID Pass for your child aged 5 to 15, you will need to: Children who have had a full primary course of COVID-19 vaccination can get an NHS COVID Pass letter for international travel, with an internationally recognised 2D barcode. Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. Page last reviewed: 14 November 2022. NHS COVID PASS: View or share your COVID-19 status on a mobile device: 1. Please check their contact details and update them if necessary. Page last reviewed: 24 October 2022 Updated to reflect that you must wait at least 5 working days after youve completed your course of the vaccine before asking for a letter confirming your vaccination status to be posted to you. First published: 6 October 2021. Find out more about who can get an NHS COVID Pass for travel. Your medical exemption will still be included in the View COVID-19 Records history section with an expiry date (if applicable). Unfortunately any of the usual troubleshooting steps don't work for me. This can take up to 7 working days to arrive. You do not need to be registered with a GP. They will need to: register using the childs details (including the childs email address), verify the childs identity using the childs passport. Your COVID Pass displays only the details needed to create your COVID-19 status and no other personal health records. 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. You will be able to verify their NHS COVID Pass using the Verifier app by scanning their 2D barcode, as detailed in this user guide. If youve recently tested positive or have registered symptoms, you may have been advised by the NHS COVID-19 app to stay at home. Boris Johnson ruled out the introduction of vaccine passports in England last month, but the requirement remains a Plan B contingency plan. Added information about how to store your NHS COVID Pass in Google Pay Wallet. This will also apply if they present a PDF of their NHS COVID Pass for travel or show their travel Pass stored within their Apple Wallet or Google Pay.