Vaccine card for overseas travel

The National National

THE Health Department is issuing a Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination card for international travellers, says secretary Dr Osborne Liko.
Dr Liko said anyone wishing to travel overseas and had been fully vaccinated should submit a copy of their green vaccination card issued at the vaccination site, with a copy of the demographic information page of their passport.
The Health Department will require the following details:

  • NAME, date of birth, gender, nationality (as shown on the passport);
  • NATIONAL identification document (NID) if applicable;
  • VACCINE batch number; and,
  • DATE of vaccination.

“We started last week and it is ongoing,” he said.
“The vaccination (travelling) certificates are signed, stamped and issued as soon as possible when it comes to us.
“We have staff assigned to work overtime to ensure there is no inconvenience caused to anybody who requires this service.”