International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
Verifiable digital or physical record of your vaccination with a secure QR code, including:
- Full name as per your passport
- Passport information
- Vaccine product and date(s) of administration.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Ensure you have the right documentation when you're required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to travel on an international flight.
If you’ve been vaccinated in Australia, and you're required to provide proof of vaccination for travel, you must show the Australian Government-issued International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (ICVC) when checking in at the airport. Your domestic proof of immunisation from Medicare will not be accepted.
When travelling on an international flight, you must be prepared to carry and show valid proof of vaccination (or exemption) when it's a requirement for your trip, or you may be denied boarding or entry. It's your responsibility to know your vaccination status and ensure your vaccination certificate meets the requirements.
If you were vaccinated outside of Australia, and don't have an ICVC, you'll need to ensure your vaccination certificate meets the requirements for international travel.
Having a vaccination certificate does not necessarily mean you're considered 'fully vaccinated', as this definition may vary depending on your destination. You'll need to check the latest airline and government travel requirements for each country you're travelling to or transiting through, and ensure your status and documentation meet all requirements that apply to your journey.
If you're unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons, you may still be able to travel with us under certain circumstances.
See more information on COVID-19 vaccination exemptions and medical clearance.
You'll need to ensure you have valid COVID-19 vaccination documentation before you get to the airport. All passengers who are required to be fully vaccinated will need to carry and show proof at check-in when they fly with us.
Paper and digital certificates will be accepted, though they will need to be in English or accompanied by a certified translation. Ensure your certified translation includes the stamp or membership number of a professional translation association, and that the entire certificate is translated, not just part of it.
International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates for travel
International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates provide evidence that travellers have been vaccinated, and are a trusted means of proving your COVID-19 vaccination status through a secure QR code.
If you’ve been vaccinated in Australia, you must show the Australian Government-issued International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (ICVC) when checking in at the airport. Your domestic proof of immunisation from Medicare will not be accepted.
Domestic vaccination certificate
If you have been vaccinated in Australia, your domestic proof of immunisation from Medicare will not be accepted at the airport.
For other passengers, ensure you check government requirements for information on valid documentation.
Guidance on other vaccination certificates
If you've been vaccinated in another country, you'll need to check your vaccination certificate meets the requirements of the destination you're travelling to. It will need to be issued by an official source, be written in English (or accompanied by a certified translation), and at a minimum include your name as it appears in your passport, date of birth or passport number, as well as the vaccine product and date(s) of administration for all doses.
For travel to Australia, see more information on eligible vaccination certificates on the Australian Government websiteOpens external site in a new window.
If you've been vaccinated in Australia
Getting your International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
You’ll need to access your International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate from the Australian GovernmentOpens external site before you get to the airport.
The easiest way to get a certificate is by using your Medicare account through myGovOpens external site, or the Express Plus Medicare mobile appOpens external site. If you can’t use these options:
- visit a Services Australia services centreOpens external site or
- contact the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) on 1800 653 809.
You'll need to have access to your current Australian passport or foreign passport with an Australian visa, and have your vaccinations reported to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) by your vaccination provider.
You can apply for your ICVC after you've had at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine, so ensure your complete course has been recorded on the AIR before getting your certificate in order to show your full vaccination status.