How can I get an NHS COVID Pass?
Answer
People in England who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can use the NHS COVID Pass to demonstrate their COVID-19 status.
If you’re aged 18 or over, you can get an NHS COVID Pass for domestic venues and events.
If you’re aged 16 or over you can get an NHS COVID Pass for travel abroad but you should follow the entry requirements of the country you are travelling to.
A full course is currently two doses of the Moderna, AstraZeneca or Pfizer vaccine, or one dose of the Janssen single-dose vaccine. Vaccine status will be available through the NHS COVID Pass service from:
- the NHS App, which you can download from app stores
- the NHS website
- 119 - by requesting a paper letter
You will need to register to use the NHS online services if you have not already. If you cannot access the online services, and you have had both doses of the vaccine, you can request a paper letter from the NHS by calling 119. Only call 119 if you are due to travel outside the UK soon and have had your second dose (or one dose of the Janssen single-dose vaccine) more than 5 working days ago. It may take up to 5 working days for the letter to arrive.
Unfortunately, the Student Health Service is not able to provide you with a letter that shows your COVID-19 vaccination status. Please do not contact the practice about your COVID-19 vaccination status unless you have been advised to by the 119 service.
COVID vaccinations abroad
If you have had your COVID vaccinations abroad, you can make us aware of the vaccinations you have had, and we can add these to your medical record, but this will not update the NHS app.
The 119 NHS team have a service that is designed to help people access a COVID pass when they have had one or both COVID vaccinations abroad. Patients should call 119 and explain that they need the Advice & Guidance desk.
If you are aged 18 years old or over, have an NHS number and have received one of the MHRA-approved vaccines outside of England you can book an appointment online to show evidence of any COVID-19 vaccinations you have had. The NHS can then securely update your vaccination record. For more information and to book an appointment click here.