Question reference: S6W-05369
- Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 23 December 2021
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 25 January 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will confirm if the format of the paper and downloadable versions of the COVID-19 vaccine certificate, which reportedly only include details of the two most recent COVID-19 vaccinations in the case of those who have also received a third, as a booster vaccination, is acceptable for international travel to countries that require proof of three vaccinations.
Answer
Booster information was made available on paper/pdf certificates from 13 December. Only the 2 most recent vaccine doses are included.
The certificates have been developed in line with the standards set by the EU on 17 November. The EU set a deadline for all members of the EU DCC scheme to have aligned with this standard by 31 December.
This change will allow those travelling to the small number of countries that are seeking evidence of more recent doses to provide evidence of their booster or third vaccination.