Official Covid-19 vaccine certificate dubbed "My Vaccine Pass" to go live today
Anyone who is double-vaccinated for Covid-19 will be able to request a vaccination certificate later this morning.
The certificate, dubbed "My Vaccine Pass", will be required in a range of public settings under the new traffic light system.
The settings that will require proof of vaccination include events, hospitality, community, sport and faith-based gatherings.
Retail outlets are allowed to opt in to the new system and request proof of vaccination from their customers if they wish.
Access to essential services like supermarkets, pharmacies, dairies, all health services and petrol stations will not require a pass.
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said the vaccine pass was New Zealanders' ticket to summer.
"It is your official proof of vaccination and a ticket to enjoy the extra freedoms that will come with the Covid-19 Protection Framework.
"To get one, people will need to be fully vaccinated or be one of the very small number of Kiwis who has received a medical exemption."
The free passes, issued by the Ministry of Health, can be requested by logging in to the website My Covid Record or calling 0800 222 478.
They will be available later this morning but Hipkins said people should wait if they could to ease demand on the IT system and call centre staff.
More than 3.4 million people are double-vaccinated and will be able to request their My Vaccine Pass today.
"The Ministry of Health has worked closely with businesses and events companies to ensure they have the technology solutions needed to verify the pass - which will become part of people's daily routine, like carrying a drivers licence, scanning in at the supermarket or wearing a mask," Hipkins said.
Once you are fully vaccinated, sign up to My Covid Record - www.mycovidrecord.nz to see your vaccination status and request a pass. Your My Vaccine Pass will include your name, date of birth and a QR code. You can save this pass on a digital device, like your phone, or print a physical copy.
If someone has a temporary medical exemption*, you can call 0800 222 478 to request a My Vaccine Pass – may be asked a few things to confirm your identity – such as your name and date of birth.
My Vaccine Pass will have a QR code that can be downloaded onto your phone, stored in your Apple or Google Wallet or printed out in hardcopy.
A process was being put in place for the vaccination status of those who had been immunised overseas to be recognised in New Zealand, Hipkins said.
Proof of a booster shot is not currently required for My Vaccine Pass but the certificate will only be valid for six months from its issue date.
Q and A
How do I get My Vaccine Pass?
Once you are fully vaccinated, sign up to My Covid Record - www.mycovidrecord.nz
to see your vaccination status and request a pass. Your My Vaccine Pass will include your name, date of birth and a QR code. You can save this pass on a digital device, like your phone, or print a physical copy.
If someone has a temporary medical exemption*, you can call 0800 222 478 to request a My Vaccine Pass – may be asked a few things to confirm your identity – such as your name and date of birth.
Where will people need to use My Vaccine Pass?
Under the COVID Protection Framework you will be required to show My Vaccine Pass as proof of vaccination status in a range of public settings such as events, hospitality, retail (opt in, except for essential services – see next Q and A), community, sport, and faith-based gatherings.
Where do you not need to show a My Vaccine Pass?
Under the COVID Protection Framework, there are certain settings where denying entry on the basis of vaccination status will be prohibited.
You do not have to show proof of your vaccination status to access supermarkets, pharmacies, all health and disability services, food banks or petrol stations. Proof of vaccination is also not required in education settings, on all public transport (other than air travel), accessing housing and housing support services under state sector agencies.
For children under the age of 12, there is no requirement to show proof of vaccination.
Is there anyone who is unable to get a My Vaccine Pass?
There are very few people that are unable to get a vaccine due to medical grounds. These people who apply through the Ministry of health and receive a temporary medical exemption process will also be able to receive a vaccine pass.
For children under the age of 12, there is no requirement to show proof of vaccination.
When will booster shots be included into the systems?
People will be able to book a booster shot through Book My Vaccine from 26 Nov. Once they’ve had a booster shot, it will show up in their My COVID Record along with their other doses
The date for a booster shot to be included as criteria for My Vaccine Pass as part of the definition of “fully vaccinated” is to be determined, requiring further advice from CVTAG.
How long is My Vaccine Pass valid for?
A person’s My Vaccine Pass is valid for 6 months from date of issue.
This is because booster shots may be required to ensure ongoing protection against Covid, and because Medical Exemptions are only valid for 6 months. If vaccination passes are still required after a pass has expired, you will need to request another one to prove your vaccinations are current.
How do I get My Vaccine Pass?
Once you are fully vaccinated, sign up to My Covid Record - www.mycovidrecord.nz
to see your vaccination status and request a pass. Your My Vaccine Pass will include your name, date of birth and a QR code. You can save this pass on a digital device, like your phone, or print a physical copy.
If someone has a temporary medical exemption*, you can call 0800 222 478 to request a My Vaccine Pass – may be asked a few things to confirm your identity – such as your name and date of birth.
*Note, for people with a temporary medical exemption, their details won’t be entered into the system until 26 November.
How do I get a My Vaccine Pass if I don’t have a smart phone, a computer or internet access?
For people without a smartphone or access to a computer call 0800 222 478 to request a My Vaccine Pass. They need to have a National Health Index (NHI) ready or if may be asked a few things to confirm your identity – such as name and date of birth. Someone can call for a person on their behalf, but they must have their permission.
What about 12-16 year olds? How will they access My Vaccine Pass?
As of this week, 12 year olds and over can now access My COVID Record using my Health Account.
What do people do who share an email within their household?
An individual email is required when requesting a My Vaccine Pass via My COVID Record because people have different dates of birth, different medical records. This is common practice with digital services. For people who do not have an individual email account, they can register for their own unique email address from one of the free providers such as Gmail or Hotmail.
Alternatively, a person can call the 0800 number and request a MVP which will then be mailed in hard copy to their address.
How are you looking after my privacy?
The vaccination certificates are created from data held in the Covid Immunisation Register that records?your?COVID-19 vaccinations.?The vaccination certificate system has been designed to keep?your?details private?with?vaccination proof securely coded into the QR code. ?
Why do you show my age on the pass?
Some businesses and organisations might require that ID is shown along with your vaccination pass. This is an important method to reduce vaccination pass forgery.
How does someone get a My Vaccine Pass if they don't have one of the six forms of ID needed to sign up for My Covid Record?
If someone has been vaccinated but doesn’t have an ID, they can call 0800 222 478 to request a My Vaccine Pass. We suggest that they have their National Health Index (NHI) number ready, but if they don’t have it, we may ask a few questions to confirm your identity – such as your name and date of birth.
Anyone who is double-vaccinated for Covid-19 will be able to request a vaccination certificate later this morning.
The certificate, dubbed "My Vaccine Pass", will be required in a range of public settings under the new traffic light system.
The settings that will require proof of vaccination...
Anyone who is double-vaccinated for Covid-19 will be able to request a vaccination certificate later this morning.
The certificate, dubbed "My Vaccine Pass", will be required in a range of public settings under the new traffic light system.
The settings that will require proof of vaccination include events, hospitality, community, sport and faith-based gatherings.
Retail outlets are allowed to opt in to the new system and request proof of vaccination from their customers if they wish.
Access to essential services like supermarkets, pharmacies, dairies, all health services and petrol stations will not require a pass.
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said the vaccine pass was New Zealanders' ticket to summer.
"It is your official proof of vaccination and a ticket to enjoy the extra freedoms that will come with the Covid-19 Protection Framework.
"To get one, people will need to be fully vaccinated or be one of the very small number of Kiwis who has received a medical exemption."
The free passes, issued by the Ministry of Health, can be requested by logging in to the website My Covid Record or calling 0800 222 478.
They will be available later this morning but Hipkins said people should wait if they could to ease demand on the IT system and call centre staff.
More than 3.4 million people are double-vaccinated and will be able to request their My Vaccine Pass today.
"The Ministry of Health has worked closely with businesses and events companies to ensure they have the technology solutions needed to verify the pass - which will become part of people's daily routine, like carrying a drivers licence, scanning in at the supermarket or wearing a mask," Hipkins said.
Once you are fully vaccinated, sign up to My Covid Record - www.mycovidrecord.nz to see your vaccination status and request a pass. Your My Vaccine Pass will include your name, date of birth and a QR code. You can save this pass on a digital device, like your phone, or print a physical copy.
If someone has a temporary medical exemption*, you can call 0800 222 478 to request a My Vaccine Pass – may be asked a few things to confirm your identity – such as your name and date of birth.
My Vaccine Pass will have a QR code that can be downloaded onto your phone, stored in your Apple or Google Wallet or printed out in hardcopy.
A process was being put in place for the vaccination status of those who had been immunised overseas to be recognised in New Zealand, Hipkins said.
Proof of a booster shot is not currently required for My Vaccine Pass but the certificate will only be valid for six months from its issue date.
Q and A
How do I get My Vaccine Pass?
Once you are fully vaccinated, sign up to My Covid Record - www.mycovidrecord.nz
to see your vaccination status and request a pass. Your My Vaccine Pass will include your name, date of birth and a QR code. You can save this pass on a digital device, like your phone, or print a physical copy.
If someone has a temporary medical exemption*, you can call 0800 222 478 to request a My Vaccine Pass – may be asked a few things to confirm your identity – such as your name and date of birth.
Where will people need to use My Vaccine Pass?
Under the COVID Protection Framework you will be required to show My Vaccine Pass as proof of vaccination status in a range of public settings such as events, hospitality, retail (opt in, except for essential services – see next Q and A), community, sport, and faith-based gatherings.
Where do you not need to show a My Vaccine Pass?
Under the COVID Protection Framework, there are certain settings where denying entry on the basis of vaccination status will be prohibited.
You do not have to show proof of your vaccination status to access supermarkets, pharmacies, all health and disability services, food banks or petrol stations. Proof of vaccination is also not required in education settings, on all public transport (other than air travel), accessing housing and housing support services under state sector agencies.
For children under the age of 12, there is no requirement to show proof of vaccination.
Is there anyone who is unable to get a My Vaccine Pass?
There are very few people that are unable to get a vaccine due to medical grounds. These people who apply through the Ministry of health and receive a temporary medical exemption process will also be able to receive a vaccine pass.
For children under the age of 12, there is no requirement to show proof of vaccination.
When will booster shots be included into the systems?
People will be able to book a booster shot through Book My Vaccine from 26 Nov. Once they’ve had a booster shot, it will show up in their My COVID Record along with their other doses
The date for a booster shot to be included as criteria for My Vaccine Pass as part of the definition of “fully vaccinated” is to be determined, requiring further advice from CVTAG.
How long is My Vaccine Pass valid for?
A person’s My Vaccine Pass is valid for 6 months from date of issue.
This is because booster shots may be required to ensure ongoing protection against Covid, and because Medical Exemptions are only valid for 6 months. If vaccination passes are still required after a pass has expired, you will need to request another one to prove your vaccinations are current.
How do I get My Vaccine Pass?
Once you are fully vaccinated, sign up to My Covid Record - www.mycovidrecord.nz
to see your vaccination status and request a pass. Your My Vaccine Pass will include your name, date of birth and a QR code. You can save this pass on a digital device, like your phone, or print a physical copy.
If someone has a temporary medical exemption*, you can call 0800 222 478 to request a My Vaccine Pass – may be asked a few things to confirm your identity – such as your name and date of birth.
*Note, for people with a temporary medical exemption, their details won’t be entered into the system until 26 November.
How do I get a My Vaccine Pass if I don’t have a smart phone, a computer or internet access?
For people without a smartphone or access to a computer call 0800 222 478 to request a My Vaccine Pass. They need to have a National Health Index (NHI) ready or if may be asked a few things to confirm your identity – such as name and date of birth. Someone can call for a person on their behalf, but they must have their permission.
What about 12-16 year olds? How will they access My Vaccine Pass?
As of this week, 12 year olds and over can now access My COVID Record using my Health Account.
What do people do who share an email within their household?
An individual email is required when requesting a My Vaccine Pass via My COVID Record because people have different dates of birth, different medical records. This is common practice with digital services. For people who do not have an individual email account, they can register for their own unique email address from one of the free providers such as Gmail or Hotmail.
Alternatively, a person can call the 0800 number and request a MVP which will then be mailed in hard copy to their address.
How are you looking after my privacy?
The vaccination certificates are created from data held in the Covid Immunisation Register that records?your?COVID-19 vaccinations.?The vaccination certificate system has been designed to keep?your?details private?with?vaccination proof securely coded into the QR code. ?
Why do you show my age on the pass?
Some businesses and organisations might require that ID is shown along with your vaccination pass. This is an important method to reduce vaccination pass forgery.
How does someone get a My Vaccine Pass if they don't have one of the six forms of ID needed to sign up for My Covid Record?
If someone has been vaccinated but doesn’t have an ID, they can call 0800 222 478 to request a My Vaccine Pass. We suggest that they have their National Health Index (NHI) number ready, but if they don’t have it, we may ask a few questions to confirm your identity – such as your name and date of birth.
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