How to download interim vaccine certificates

The app is expected to launch next week

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 16th Jul 2021
Last updated 16th Jul 2021

Anyone travelling from Northern Ireland between 20th July and 25th July 2021 will now be able to access a downloadable certificate and QR code which offers security against fraud.

This will allow people to travel before the official COVID-19 vaccine certification comes into place later in July.

Anyone travelling after 25th July is advised to wait on the launch of the app which will be available next week.

Hard copies of certificates can still be requested via telephone on 0300 200 7814 from Tuesday 20th July, however this process can take up to 10 days and you should factor this into your travel plans.

The Department of Health announced a number of changes to the colour coded travel lists on Thursday. The Balearic Islands and British Virgin Islands moved to amber, however popular holiday destination Croatia has now switched to the green watchlist.

It's important travellers still adhere to the testing and isolation requirements (if appropriate) on their return to Northern Ireland. For a full list of government travel updates - CLICK HERE

Find your nearest vaccination centre:

Western HSC Trust:

Limavady Leisure Centre - 15th July, 4pm to 8pm
Brewster Park, Enniskillen 18th July, 12pm to 5pm
Alley Theatre and Conference Centre, Strabane - 20th July, 4pm to 8pm
The Milestone Centre, Carrickmore - 22nd July, 4pm to 8pm
Derg Valley Healthy Living, Castlederg- 27th July, 4pm to 8pm
Shantallow Community Residents Association, L/Derry - 29th July, 4pm to 8pm
The Sports Complex, Dromore - 30th July, 4pm to 8pm

South Eastern HSC Trust

Holywood Exchange Retail Park - 15th July, 11am to 7pm
Dunleath car park, Ballydugan Road - 21st & 22nd July, 11am to 7pm
Laganvalley Leisureplex - 24th & 25th July, 11am to 7pm
Portaferry Leisure Centre - 28th July, 11am to 7pm
Donaghadee Community Centre - 29th July, 11am to 7pm
Londonderry Park, Newtownards - 31st July, 11am to 7pm
Ards Shopping Centre - 1st August, 11am to 7pm

Northern HSC Trust

St Cedmas Parish Hall, Larne - 15th July, 5pm to 8pm

Southern HSC Trust

The Boulevard, Banbridge - 17th July, 9.30am to 3.30pm
The Junction, Dungannon - 18th July, 9.30am to 3.30pm

Belfast City Hall - 18th July, 2.30pm to 8pm

Lisburn

Saturday 24 July 2021 & Sunday 25 July 2021 – Laganvalley Leisureplex, Lisburn
Returning from 11.00 am – 7.00 pm to deliver second vaccinations on the following dates
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th September 2021 – Laganvalley Leisureplex

North Down

Returning from 11.00 am – 7.00 pm to deliver second vaccinations on the following dates
Saturday 21st August 2021 – Bloomfield Shopping Centre, Bangor
Sunday 22nd August 2021 - Opposite the Translink Bus & Rail Depot, Abbey Street, Bangor

Castlewellan & Newcastle

Returning to deliver second vaccinations on the following dates
Saturday 14th August 2021 – Castlewellan Community Centre
Sunday 15th August 2021 – Newcastle Community Services

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