How to get a European Health Pass from Quebec/Canada?

At a glance

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”.

Why get a French health pass?

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

How to get equivalence of a vaccination proof

The procedures are slightly different for French nationals (and their dependents) and foreign nationals visiting France.

Process for foreign nationals

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:

Process for French nationals

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.

Here are the different steps and the documents you need to provide:

Processing the request

Status of your requests

To find out the status of your requests, you can consult your file by accessing your “Simplified procedures” account.

Proccessing time

To get an idea of how long it takes, here is an average of the last 30 days.

Receiving the health pass

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.

Conclusion

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!