How to obtain a vaccine certificate in case of vaccination abroad?

Information sur l’obtention d’une attestation en cas de vaccination à l’étranger

Nationals of a country outside the European Union can ask pharmacists to issue them a vaccination equivalence certificate in the European format.

Who can apply for a vaccine equivalency certificate?

To get a vaccine equivalency certificate, the following conditions need to be respected:

• Not having been vaccinated in one of the following countries: European Union member states, Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Cape Verde, El Salvador, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Northern Macedonia, Moldavia, Morocco, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay, or the Vatican.
• Be at least 12 years old 
• Having been vaccinated with a vaccination scheme that is recognized in France. 

How can I get a vaccine equivalency certificate?

To get a vaccine equivalency certificate, the non-European Union nationals need to present the following documents:

• A passport
• The original vaccination certificate in paper format 

These mandatory documents must include, in a legible way, the last name, first name, date of birth as well as the date of vaccination, the used vaccine, if possible, the batch number, the number of doses injected and the country of vaccination.

Where can I get a vaccine equivalency certificate?

The vaccine equivalency certificate is issued on the French territory, in pharmacies and is immediately delivered after the request is made. The pharmacies already offering this service are listed on the map.

How much does the procedure of getting a vaccine equivalency certificate cost?

The procedure of getting a vaccine equivalency can be invoiced for an amount that cannot exceed 36 € (incl. VAT) 

How to stock the vaccine equivalency certificate?

The vaccine equivalency certificate can be stored indefinitely in the app TousAntiCovid to be presented in places and events subject to the health certificate. To do this, once the app downloaded, the QR code needs to be scanned with the app to import it in the app. It is also possible to take a picture of the vaccine equivalency certificate issued by the pharmacist to keep a digital copy.