Written question WQ82424
- Asked by
- Paul DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- First Minister
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 3 days
Question
Will the First Minister explain the process for obtaining a vaccine passport?
Answer
Answered by First Minister (Mark Drakeford)
As I announced on 14 May from Monday 24 May, a paper-based vaccination status certificate will be available for people in Wales who have had two doses of vaccination and need to urgently travel to a country that requires covid vaccination proof. A telephone number for this service will be available on Monday 24 May 2021 and a letter with their vaccination status details will then be sent to the individual in the post.
We are working closely with the UK government on how Welsh citizens can access the NHS-app based covid status certificates. However we are awaiting more detail from them on timescales.
The Welsh Government continues to advise people to only travel abroad for essential purposes.