If you are travelling to France or even Europe in the next few months you will probably need proof of valid vaccination.
Here is a short guide on how to get your proof of vaccination converted to an “EU digital COVID certificate”.
Whether in France or in other European countries, proof of valid vaccination – or of a negative result to the COVID-19 test – is mandatory to perform several activities. We think for example of going to a restaurant, seeing a show as well as travelling by plane or train.
While the Quebec VaxiCode may be accepted at some locations, at others you will be asked to upload your proof of vaccination. It is therefore important to have a proof of vaccination (QR code) compatible with the country where you are travelling.
The vaccination certificate obtained by converting the Quebec VaxiCode is in fact a “EU digital COVID certificate” and is recognized in a number of European Union countries and even outside the European Union.
The full list of countries that recognise the “EU digital COVID certificate” is available at the following address
The procedures are slightly different for French nationals (and their dependents) and foreign nationals visiting France.
I have dual French/Canadian nationality and I used the form for foreigners without any problem, even providing a copy of my French passport.
Foreign nationals can make a “Request for conversion of a foreign vaccination certificate into a French health pass (foreigners)” at thefollowing address.
Here are the different steps and the documents you need to provide:
French nationals (and their dependants) can apply for a “Request for conversion of a foreign vaccination certificate into a French health pass” at thefollowing address.
Unlike the process for foreign nationals, you have more choice in the areas.
To find out the status of your requests, you can consult your file by accessing your “Simplified procedures” account.
To get an idea of how long it takes, here is an average of the last 30 days.
Information on the average processing time is quite random.
When the health pass is ready, you will get an email inviting you to download it.
You can then download and print it.
Then add it to the AntiCovid application on your cell phone.
Apart from the processing time, the conversion is relatively easy and it is a guarantee that your proof of vaccination will be recognized in Europe.
Since the conversion is free, don’t hesitate to apply well in advance for a hassle-free holiday!
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