As international borders reopen for travel, many countries around the world will ask travelers to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccinations before they enter. The Australian Government’s new International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate provides secure and internationally recognized proof of their COVID-19 vaccination history. The international certificate features a Quick Response (QR) code, which is generated using the COVID-19 vaccination information in the Australian Immunisation Register and the passport details.
Also known as a Visible Digital Seal, the individual QR code is as secure as an Australian passport chip. It can be read by border control authorities and at check-in with airlines when departing or returning to Australia.
This QR code represents the ‘gold standard of proof of vaccination – conforming to the global standard set by the International Civil Aviation Organization and endorsed by the World Health Organization. As one of the first countries to meet this standard, Australia will share the Visible Digital Seal technology, building a curated library of technical documents to assist interested countries to develop their own vaccination certificates.
