Paper 'vaccine passports' coming next month

Friday 21 May 2021

Paper vaccine passports are to be delivered to islanders who are fully vaccinated against covid next month.

By Thursday 10 June, the Government says it will have sent the "secure" document to all islanders who had their second dose by Friday 28 May.

After this, printed certificates will be automatically sent to those who have received their second dose within two weeks.

Alongside this, the island's updated travel policy will allow fully vaccinated passengers to have reduced testing and isolation requirements, which will be known as 'green light' status. This will apply to those entering the island from Friday 28 May.

Those who wish to declare that they are fully vaccinated to benefit from 'green light' status will be asked to input their Social Security registration number into their pre-travel registration form before arriving in Jersey.

Those travelling to Jersey from green or amber zones who have been fully vaccinated within the Common Travel Area will be able to enter the island with 'green light' status if they can provide approved certification from their country of residence when completing the pre-travel registration form," Health Minister Deputy Richard Renouf said.

"I'm very pleased at the progress that has been made to ensure we are making Covid Status Certificates available for those Jersey residents who are fully vaccinated. Paper Covid Status Certificates will be sent out at the beginning of June for islanders to demonstrate secure evidence of vaccination.

"It's also very welcome news that fully vaccinated islanders travelling over the half term break who wish to take advantage of reduced testing and isolation requirements on return to the island, will not need a hard copy of their certificate to receive the benefits of our updated Safer Travel Policy."

"Between now and when the certificates arrive, I'd like to remind islanders to not contact their GP surgery or the vaccination team for evidence of vaccination. Certificates are being delivered to the address that Customer and Local Services hold for individuals."

Islanders who have recently moved home and not updated their address with CLS should via the Government of Jersey website or by calling Customer and Local Services on 01534 444444 between 08:30 and 17:00 Monday to Friday.