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22/10/2021
Over 220,000 Covid Travel Certificates Issued Since Launch Of Scheme
Over 220,000 certificates have been issued to citizens in NI, supporting international travel, since the COVID Certification Service was launched on 02 July.
Certificates for people travelling abroad are now being issued digitally via the 'COVIDCert NI' app, via pdf, and in print and without any date restrictions.
In addition, certificates now auto-renew once they reach expiry, without any need to re-apply.
If you are planning a holiday overseas at any time over the next 12 months, the advice is to apply now, ahead of any holiday season rush.
Dr Eddie O'Neill said: "Given the very strong demand for the certificates in the summer, we had to limit applications to prioritise those who were about to head off for their holidays.
"Such date restrictions no longer apply – anyone who wants a COVIDCert NI certificate is free to apply for one right now.
"If you intend to travel abroad at any point in the next 12 months, you should apply as soon as possible.
"I can also confirm that the certificates in the COVIDCert NI app now auto renew, without users having to take any further action. Renewed pdf certificates can also be accessed via your nidirect account online."
The COVIDCert NI certificate provides official confirmation that you have been fully vaccinated – having had both doses of a UK approved COVID-19 vaccine.
Certificates for people travelling abroad are now being issued digitally via the 'COVIDCert NI' app, via pdf, and in print and without any date restrictions.
In addition, certificates now auto-renew once they reach expiry, without any need to re-apply.
If you are planning a holiday overseas at any time over the next 12 months, the advice is to apply now, ahead of any holiday season rush.
Dr Eddie O'Neill said: "Given the very strong demand for the certificates in the summer, we had to limit applications to prioritise those who were about to head off for their holidays.
"Such date restrictions no longer apply – anyone who wants a COVIDCert NI certificate is free to apply for one right now.
"If you intend to travel abroad at any point in the next 12 months, you should apply as soon as possible.
"I can also confirm that the certificates in the COVIDCert NI app now auto renew, without users having to take any further action. Renewed pdf certificates can also be accessed via your nidirect account online."
The COVIDCert NI certificate provides official confirmation that you have been fully vaccinated – having had both doses of a UK approved COVID-19 vaccine.
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