‘Digital Covid passport’ linked to vaccine could revive travel
4 years, 4 months ago

‘Digital Covid passport’ linked to vaccine could revive travel

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The airline industry will seek to persuade the new “minister for jabs” that recipients of a vaccine for coronavirus should get an internationally recognised certificate that can be included in a digital passport designed to ease travel. The fear is that unless international agreement is reached swiftly, people receiving vaccines under the NHS programme may not have those jabs recognised for the purposes of international travel. Recommended New digital health pass could help lift global travel restrictions “Governments have created a challenging and complex environment for immigration authorities, passengers and airlines to navigate,” says Iata.

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NHS flu jabs and Covid boosters to be scrapped for millions
1 year, 7 months ago

NHS flu jabs and Covid boosters to be scrapped for millions

The Independent  

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The Gambia finally lifts all Covid travel restrictions
2 years, 3 months ago

The Gambia finally lifts all Covid travel restrictions

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Gambia has finally lifted its remaining Covid travel restrictions. As of this date, the Foreign …

Spain drops demand for Covid test or jabs
2 years, 5 months ago

Spain drops demand for Covid test or jabs

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. At present all travellers to Spain from countries outside the EU who are over the age of 12 must submit …

Canada has scrapped Covid travel restrictions
2 years, 6 months ago

Canada has scrapped Covid travel restrictions

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The world’s second-largest country ditched almost all Covid travel restrictions and red tape from the same date. The Public Health …

Travellers unable to show vaccination records as NHS Covid Pass goes down
2 years, 7 months ago

Travellers unable to show vaccination records as NHS Covid Pass goes down

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The NHS Covid Pass, a digital record of individuals’ vaccine …

Australia drops Covid vaccination travel rules – but masks on flights remain
2 years, 8 months ago

Australia drops Covid vaccination travel rules – but masks on flights remain

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The government in Canberra said: “People travelling to Australia will no longer have to complete a Digital Passenger Declaration to …

Thailand to relax onerous travel restrictions
2 years, 9 months ago

Thailand to relax onerous travel restrictions

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Though it won’t drop all Covid-related rules, from 1 July visitors will no longer need a special “Thailand Pass”, nor …

Covid travel restrictions ‘disproportionate and confusing’ says MPs
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid travel restrictions ‘disproportionate and confusing’ says MPs

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Travel restrictions that were “disproportionate to the risks to public health” and caused severe damage to …

Travel expert Simon Calder answers your international travel questions
3 years ago

Travel expert Simon Calder answers your international travel questions

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The UK’s busiest airport, Heathrow, has now scrapped its mask mandate – though it “strongly encourages” passengers to continue to …

Which countries have fewest Covid travel rules?
3 years ago

Which countries have fewest Covid travel rules?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A new handy travel map of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East shows travellers which …

Canada to scrap pre-travel PCRs for fully vaccinated
3 years, 1 month ago

Canada to scrap pre-travel PCRs for fully vaccinated

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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Canada will ease its tough arrival rules from 28 February: fully vaccinated travellers will no longer …

Spain, France and Norway ease Covid travel rules
3 years, 1 month ago

Spain, France and Norway ease Covid travel rules

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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The French Embassy in London says: “Vaccinated people do not need to take any Covid-19 travel tests before they travel …

UK to drop COVID-19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers
3 years, 2 months ago

UK to drop COVID-19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers

ABC  

The British government will scrap coronavirus testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers from next month, a decision the travel industry has hailed as a major step towards normality. Key points: From February 11, fully vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to take a COVID-19 test when arriving in the UK The travel industry has welcomed the decision, saying it …

UK to lift travel test requirements for the vaccinated
3 years, 2 months ago

UK to lift travel test requirements for the vaccinated

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy British Prime Minister Boris Johnson …

Foreign jabs to be good enough for travel – but only from December
3 years, 4 months ago

Foreign jabs to be good enough for travel – but only from December

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While those jabbed by the NHS need not quarantine in the event of being “pinged” after a flight to the …

96 countries have agreed to accept COVID vaccination certificates with India, says health minister
3 years, 4 months ago

96 countries have agreed to accept COVID vaccination certificates with India, says health minister

Firstpost  

Mansukh Mandaviya said that the countries have agreed to mutually recognise Indian vaccination certificates of travellers fully-vaccinated with Covishield and WHO approved COVID vaccines New Delhi: Ninety-six countries have agreed to mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccination certificates with India, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday. “At present, 96 countries have agreed to mutual recognition of vaccination certificates and …

Which countries’ vaccines are recognised in the UK?
3 years, 5 months ago

Which countries’ vaccines are recognised in the UK?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In mid-September, the UK government announced major changes to the country’s international travel and health rules …

Red list for travel cut to zero countries from today
3 years, 5 months ago

Red list for travel cut to zero countries from today

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK’s red list for international travel has been cut down to zero countries as of …

Canada launches COVID vaccine passport for travel
3 years, 5 months ago

Canada launches COVID vaccine passport for travel

Al Jazeera  

The standardised certificate will have a QR code for scanning at airports, train stations and other entry points. “As Canadians look to start travelling again, there will be a standardised proof-of-vaccination certificate,” Trudeau said, urging Canadians who have not done so to get vaccinated as soon as possible. “We can end this pandemic and get back to the things we …

Travel expert Simon Calder answers 17 questions amid latest rule changes
3 years, 5 months ago

Travel expert Simon Calder answers 17 questions amid latest rule changes

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Central Asian nation was taken off the Foreign Office “no go” list at 3pm on Friday 8 October, which …

Different rules across nations hurting business travel - Today's Special
3 years, 6 months ago

Different rules across nations hurting business travel - Today's Special

Business Standard  

During his trip to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that international travel should be made easier through mutual recognition of vaccine certificates. In an oped column for a business daily, National Health Authority Chairman and head of the Cowin app, R S Sharma, wrote that they are planning to release an international version of the vaccination certificate …

COVID-19 vaccine certification for travel must meet ‘minimum criteria’: UK
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine certification for travel must meet ‘minimum criteria’: UK

India TV News  

The COVID-19 vaccine certification from all countries must meet a "minimum criteria" and that it is working with India on a "phased approach" to its international travel norms, the United Kingdom government said. But with India’s vaccine certification not on a list of 18 approved countries, Indian travellers to the UK will continue to be treated as non-vaccinated and therefore …

Vaccine Certification Must Meet Minimum Criteria, Working With India on 'Phased Approach': UK
3 years, 6 months ago

Vaccine Certification Must Meet Minimum Criteria, Working With India on 'Phased Approach': UK

News 18  

A day after UK added Serum Institute’s Covishield to its expanded travel advisory, the government has said Covid-19 vaccine certification from all countries must meet a minimum criteria and it is working with India on a phased approach to its international travel norms. With India’s vaccine certification not on a list of 18 approved countries, Indian travellers to the UK …

PM Modi urges mutual consent for COVID-19 vaccine certificates
3 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi urges mutual consent for COVID-19 vaccine certificates

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that international travel should be made easier through mutual recognition of vaccine certificates, amid several countries adopting different sets of rules to allow foreigners to enter their territory in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused unprecedented disruption. In his video remarks at the Global COVID Summit hosted by U.S. President …

Global COVID-19 summit: PM calls for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates amid UK row; key points of address
3 years, 6 months ago

Global COVID-19 summit: PM calls for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates amid UK row; key points of address

Firstpost  

Modi said mutual recognition of vaccine certificates would ease international travel amid economic constraints. He also mentioned that India is ramping up production capacity of existing vaccines so that supplies to other countries can be resumed On Wedesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates to ease international travel amid several countries adopting different sets of …

International travel should be made easier via mutual recognition of vaccine certificates: PM at COVID Summit
3 years, 6 months ago

International travel should be made easier via mutual recognition of vaccine certificates: PM at COVID Summit

India TV News  

Emphasising the need to address the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that international travel should be made easier through mutual recognition of vaccine certificates. Addressing the Global COVID-19 Summit, the Prime Minister also said the supply chains of raw materials must be kept open for the production of vaccines against the disease. …

US working on new COVID-19 rules for international visitors
3 years, 6 months ago

US working on new COVID-19 rules for international visitors

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is considering requiring vaccinations against COVID-19 and contact tracing of international visitors after the U.S. revamps current broad restrictions that bar many foreigners from traveling to the U.S., a top White House adviser said Wednesday. Jeffrey Zients, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, said that because of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, current travel …

UK's Johnson hopes to avoid lockdown in winter virus roadmap
3 years, 6 months ago

UK's Johnson hopes to avoid lockdown in winter virus roadmap

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Health Secretary Sajid Javid said Sunday that the passes, …

Boris Johnson ditches UK's COVID-19 vaccine passport plan under pressure from his own party
3 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson ditches UK's COVID-19 vaccine passport plan under pressure from his own party

ABC  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scrapping the introduction of vaccine passports, announcing he will set out his plans on Tuesday to manage the COVID-19 pandemic during the colder months. Key points: The backtrack comes after officials suggest vaccine passports are necessary Critics within the Conservative party object to vaccine passports as a burden on business and an infringement on …

UK Health Minister rules out Covid-19 lockdowns in future, vaccine passports
3 years, 6 months ago

UK Health Minister rules out Covid-19 lockdowns in future, vaccine passports

Live Mint  

British health minister Sajid Javid said on Sunday he did not expect the country to see any more lockdowns to fight the COVID-19 crisis and ruled out the use of vaccine passports to allow people to attend mass events. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, under fire from some in his governing Conservative Party for raising taxes to fix a health …

Scotland to introduce vaccine passport scheme for large events
3 years, 6 months ago

Scotland to introduce vaccine passport scheme for large events

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Members of the Scottish parliament have backed a vaccine passport …

Canada reopens to double jabbed international travellers
3 years, 6 months ago

Canada reopens to double jabbed international travellers

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Canada is now open to fully vaccinated international travellers, who no longer need an “essential reason” …

Fully vaccinated Australians urged to watch out for Covid vaccine passport scam text
3 years, 7 months ago

Fully vaccinated Australians urged to watch out for Covid vaccine passport scam text

Daily Mail  

Double-dosed Australians are being warned to watch out for a 'convincing' text message scam claiming to offer access to vaccine passports, but in reality steals your personal data. Double-dosed Australians are being warned to watch out for a 'convincing' text message scam offering access to vaccine passports Authorities say the text is a con and are urging anyone who receives …

What is a COVID-19 vaccine passport, and do I need one?
3 years, 7 months ago

What is a COVID-19 vaccine passport, and do I need one?

Associated Press  

What is a COVID-19 vaccine passport, and do I need one? “Vaccine passports” are digital or paper documents that show you were vaccinated against COVID-19, and could help you get into a growing number of places. Europe and U.S. states like California and New York created official digital credentials that let you verify your COVID-19 immunization record and convert it …

COVID-19 vaccine passports: When international borders open, how will global travel work?
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine passports: When international borders open, how will global travel work?

ABC  

Parked outside a Croatian hostel having driven all the way from Sweden, Edmond Faddilsson struggles to list all the countries he's visited on a rampaging post-vaccine tour of Europe. "We're going to be constrained by the fact we can only travel to countries where there's a bilateral agreement to accept the vaccine passport information from each country." In July, following …

Mandatory COVID vaccines or a 'passport'? Either way it's a hot potato Morrison doesn't want
3 years, 7 months ago

Mandatory COVID vaccines or a 'passport'? Either way it's a hot potato Morrison doesn't want

ABC  

As the nation proceeds — but still at an agonisingly slow pace — towards the targets of having 70 and 80 per cent of those 16 and over fully vaccinated, the next big debate is about making the jab compulsory in workplaces. The government already has the beginnings of a vaccine passport scheme, although it won't use that name — …

‘Unfair’ travel traffic light system should be scrapped, says former head of vaccine taskforce
3 years, 7 months ago

‘Unfair’ travel traffic light system should be scrapped, says former head of vaccine taskforce

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The current traffic light system for international travel is too complicated and “unfair”, according to the …

Here's a look at COVID vaccine passport systems in use overseas
3 years, 8 months ago

Here's a look at COVID vaccine passport systems in use overseas

ABC  

An increasing number of countries are using vaccine passports not only at their borders but also to restrict who can participate in social and cultural activities, and in some cases even employment. The European Union this month implemented a vaccine passport system that allows anyone who is fully vaccinated with any of five Western-made vaccines to travel freely within the …

UK economy ‘falling behind’ due to NHS-only vaccine policy, says airport boss
3 years, 8 months ago

UK economy ‘falling behind’ due to NHS-only vaccine policy, says airport boss

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The government’s refusal to allow passengers vaccinated against Covid abroad to avoid self-isolation on arrival is …

What will a vaccine passport allow me to do?
3 years, 9 months ago

What will a vaccine passport allow me to do?

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Currently, British residents can request an NHS Covid Pass two weeks after receiving their second …

Netherlands to Recognise Covishield as 'Valid Vaccine' Amid EU Green Pass Row
3 years, 9 months ago

Netherlands to Recognise Covishield as 'Valid Vaccine' Amid EU Green Pass Row

News 18  

The Netherlands on Friday recognised Covishield as a valid proof of vaccination against Covid-19 a day after the nine European nations said it would be accepting the India-made vaccines for travel to their countries. The European Union’s Digital Covid certificate or “Green Pass” is coming into effect on Thursday with an aim to facilitate free movement during the COVID-19 pandemic. …

Mandatory vaccine passports set to be shelved from 19 July
3 years, 9 months ago

Mandatory vaccine passports set to be shelved from 19 July

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The government is expected to shelve plans for mandatory domestic vaccine …

Accept Covishield and Covaxin, will exempt vaccinated people from mandatory quarantine: India to EU
3 years, 9 months ago

Accept Covishield and Covaxin, will exempt vaccinated people from mandatory quarantine: India to EU

India Today  

Amid the ongoing controversy over the European Union's move to not include Covishield and Covaxin for its Digital Covid Certificate or 'Green Pass', India on Wednesday told EU member states that it would exempt their vaccinated people from mandatory quarantine if they recognise Indian vaccines and vaccination certificates. Sources said in its communication to the EU member states, India has …

Covid green pass only for intra-EU travel, not applicable to those from outside
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid green pass only for intra-EU travel, not applicable to those from outside

India Today  

The European Union’s decision not to include Covishield in the list of approved vaccines for the digital green certificate, an EU-wide travel pass, has many worried in India. Amid allegations of racism, sources in the European Union clarified its stand on the exclusion of Serum Institute’s Covishield, saying the EU Digital Covid Certificate is meant to facilitate safe free movement …

Decoded | What is vaccine passport and how you can get one
3 years, 9 months ago

Decoded | What is vaccine passport and how you can get one

India Today  

Covid-19 has unnerved the world where strangers are being seen with suspicion for carrying SARS-CoV-2. In March this year, China rolled out its digital vaccine passport that could be accessed through an app allowing authorities to verify an individual’s vaccination status by scanning a QR code. The European Union, however, said individual countries could grant vaccine passport for any vaccine …

Hope to resolve Covishield-EU issue soon, says Adar Poonawalla
3 years, 9 months ago

Hope to resolve Covishield-EU issue soon, says Adar Poonawalla

The Hindu  

Amid concerns that Indian travellers who have taken the Covishield vaccine may not be eligible for the European Union’s ‘Green Pass’, Serum Institute of India Chief Executive Officer Adar Poonawalla on Monday said he had taken up the matter “at the highest levels” and hoped of an early resolution of the issue. Stating that vaccines were biological products, the EMA’s …

Vaccination Passport: Adar Poonawala Assures Resolution Of Entry In EU With Covishield Jabs
3 years, 9 months ago

Vaccination Passport: Adar Poonawala Assures Resolution Of Entry In EU With Covishield Jabs

ABP News  

New Delhi: In response to the concerns regarding Indians who are vaccinated with Covishield not being eligible for the European Union’s 'Green Pass', Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla on Monday said that he will take this matter at the highest levels and try to resolve it soon. "I realise that a lot of Indians who have taken Covishield are facing …

Planning to Travel Abroad? Here's a Step-by-step Guide to Link COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate with Passport
3 years, 9 months ago

Planning to Travel Abroad? Here's a Step-by-step Guide to Link COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate with Passport

News 18  

Vaccination drives against the COVID-19 virus are in full swing across the country. In view of this guideline, the Co-WIN portal has introduced an option that enables users to link their vaccination certificates to their passport numbers. A step-by-step guide was also shared by the official Twitter handle of Aarogya Setu App which explains how one can link passport details …

Covishield yet to be listed by EMA for EU Covid 'Green Pass' eligibility
3 years, 9 months ago

Covishield yet to be listed by EMA for EU Covid 'Green Pass' eligibility

India Today  

While India is preparing to combat the third wave of Covid-19, travellers vaccinated with Covishield, manufactured by Pune-based Serum Institute of India, may not be eligible for the European Union ‘Green Pass’. The EU 'Green Pass' will only recognise EMA approved Vaxzevria version of the AstraZeneca vaccine that is produced in the UK and Europe, as digital 'vaccine passport'. Even …

Aviation leaders prepare legal action over travel lists
3 years, 9 months ago

Aviation leaders prepare legal action over travel lists

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We call on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to explain …

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