Sachin Walls
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about additional travel restrictions, including vaccination requirements. To help streamline the process of checking vaccination certificates at the airport, several apps have been developed, including VeriFLY, CommonPass, IATA Travel Pass, and IBM Digital Health Pass. These apps allow users to upload their vaccination certificates and other important documents, such as test results, before arriving at the airport. However, it is not yet clear how this verification process will work, and it is possible that paper vaccine cards may still be sufficient.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| How do airports verify Covid vaccine? | Travellers can use apps such as VeriFLY, IATA Travel Pass, IBM Digital Health Pass and CommonPass to upload their vaccination documents or test results. |
| Travellers can also use their paper vaccine card. |
What You'll Learn
Digital health passports
The VeriFLY app, created by identity assurance provider Daon, is one example of a digital health passport. VeriFLY has been called both a digital identity application and a digital health passport because it lets users upload important documentation, such as a negative coronavirus test result or vaccination card, straight to the app on their mobile device. VeriFLY helps streamline specific processes at the airport where agents have to look over test results, passenger locator forms, vaccination certificates, or other pieces of information. Since users can upload this information into VeriFLY before they get to the airport, they can simply show they have completed the VeriFLY process to the applicable agent — which is likely to be quicker than the agent manually reviewing individual paper documents. However, VeriFLY has received mixed reviews because of its inconsistent functionality and clunky user experience.
Other digital health passports include CommonPass, IATA Travel Pass, and IBM Digital Health Pass. The IATA Travel Pass is a tool for use by governments, travellers, airlines, and test centres/vaccination providers to get verified information to those who need it. On their FAQ page, the International Air Transport Association writes: "Governments decide the requirements to travel; airlines and passengers need to comply. In normal times there are visa and vaccination requirements in many countries." It is not yet clear how this verification process will work, but it is likely that a paper vaccine card will be good enough.
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Paper vaccine cards
It is not yet clear how airports will verify COVID-19 vaccines. However, there are several apps in development that could be used to streamline the process. These include CommonPass, IATA Travel Pass, IBM Digital Health Pass and VeriFLY. These apps allow users to upload their vaccination documents and test results, and check that they meet the requirements of their destination.
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VeriFLY app
VeriFLY is an app designed to make it easier for travellers to comply with certain travel requirements, including COVID-19 and vaccination-related requirements. The app, created by identity assurance provider Daon, lets you upload important documentation, such as a negative coronavirus test result or vaccination card, straight to the app on your mobile device.
VeriFLY helps streamline specific processes at the airport where agents have to look over test results, passenger locator forms, vaccination certificates, or other pieces of information. Since you can upload this information into VeriFLY before you get to the airport, you can simply show you completed the VeriFLY process to the applicable agent — which is likely to be quicker than the agent manually reviewing individual paper documents.
A VeriFLY pass typically consists of your personal information, flight details, passport information, photo, and any required documentation, such as COVID-19 test results or vaccine attestation forms. These passes are what you show to check-in agents at the airport to verify you have the required travel documents and other necessary information for your trip.
To get started with VeriFLY, you can download the app from the App Store or the Google Play Store. Open the mobile app and agree to the terms and conditions. The app will then check the requirements of where you’re headed to make sure they match and you’re all set to travel.
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IATA Travel Pass
Airports verify COVID-19 vaccine status through the use of apps such as VeriFLY, CommonPass, IATA Travel Pass, and IBM Digital Health Pass. These apps allow users to upload their vaccination documents or test results. The app will then check the requirements of the destination country to ensure the user is set to travel.
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Testing requirements
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to governments imposing additional restrictions, including testing and vaccination requirements. To help travellers comply with these requirements, apps such as VeriFLY, CommonPass, IATA Travel Pass, and IBM Digital Health Pass have been developed. These apps allow users to upload important documentation, such as negative coronavirus test results or vaccination cards, straight to their mobile devices. This streamlines the process at the airport, as agents no longer need to manually review individual paper documents. Instead, travellers can simply show their completed VeriFLY pass, which includes personal information, flight details, passport information, a photo, and any required documentation, to the check-in agent.
The VeriFLY app has received mixed reviews due to its inconsistent functionality and clunky user experience. However, it is still a useful tool for travellers as it helps to ensure they have the required travel documents and other necessary information for their trip.
The IATA Travel Pass is another tool that provides verified information to governments, travellers, airlines, and test centres/vaccination providers. On their FAQ page, the International Air Transport Association emphasises that "governments decide the requirements to travel; airlines and passengers need to comply." This highlights the dynamic nature of travel requirements, which can vary depending on the destination and the current pandemic situation.
It is important to note that the verification process for COVID-19 vaccination may vary and is not yet standardised. In some cases, a paper vaccine card might be sufficient for travellers. However, using digital health apps can offer a more convenient and efficient way to manage and present the required documentation at the airport. These apps help travellers stay informed about the specific requirements of their destination and ensure they are prepared for their trip.
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Frequently asked questions
There are several apps that can be used to verify your COVID-19 vaccine status, such as VeriFLY, CommonPass, IATA Travel Pass, and IBM Digital Health Pass. These apps allow you to upload your vaccination documents, which can then be shown to airport staff.
No, it is not necessary to use an app. Your paper vaccine card might be sufficient to verify your COVID-19 vaccine status at the airport.
To verify your COVID-19 vaccine status, you will typically need to provide personal information, flight details, passport information, a photo, and any required documentation, such as COVID-19 test results or vaccine attestation forms.
