Have you have both COVID vaccine doses in England and want to confirm your vaccine status to travel abroad? Are you planning on a holiday and want to ensure you have proof that you have been fully vaccinated?
In this guide, we’re going to walkthrough how to sign up for an NHS account and confirm your COVID vaccination status if you wish to travel abroad. TRANSCRIPT How do I get a COVID vaccine passport? From Monday 17th May 2021, anyone in England who has had a full course that includes both doses of their COVID vaccination can confirm their vaccination status on the NHS website, using the NHS app or by requesting a paper copy by calling the the 119 NHS number.
Can I travel abroad with a vaccine passport? As of May 2021, very few countries are accepting proof of vaccination as part of entry criteria when travelling abroad. It may become a requirement in the future however. If you are travelling abroad, you will still need to follow other rules such as a negative pre-departure test or isolation on arrival or return, as part of entry requirements. You must ensure you check the latest entry requirements for your destination before travelling on the UK Government’s Foreign Travel Advice pages. See the link in the description below.
How do I register online for a COVID passport? We start by clicking on the option to “Continue with NHS Login” You are first asked to enter your email address. And then provide and confirm a password to be used with this account You’ll need to visit your email account and confirm your email address by clicking on the link in the email that has been sent. You are then asked for a UK mobile number that can also be used to verify your identity. If we provide that, a code is sent directly to your phone. Enter this code on the website and that completes the first stage of setting up your NHS Login