Covid-19 passports: Where will I need it?

Non-compliant venues could be hit with a £1,000 fine.

Covid verification
Author: Chelsie KealeyPublished 18th Nov 2021
Last updated 18th Nov 2021

Stormont Ministers have signed off on plans to introduced vaccine passports in Northern Ireland.

This will come into effect on November 29, with a 14-day grace period prior to becoming enforceable on December 13.

Under Robin Swann's plan, people wishing to gain entry to designated venues would need to demonstrate evidence of Covid-19 vaccination, a negative lateral flow test result, or proof of a coronavirus infection within the previous six months.

Covid certification will be used to gain entry to the following:

-Nightclubs, hospitality premises that serve food and/or drink, cinemas, theatres and conferences halls.

Non-compliant venues could be hit with a £1,000 fine.

Mr Swann's proposals come amid escalating pressures on the region's beleaguered health system.

Covid-19 transmission rates have soared in recent weeks, particularly among young people.

Making certification a legal entry requirement for hospitality venues has been credited with driving up vaccination rates among young people in the Irish Republic.

Executive ministers are expected to meet in the coming days to discuss what other “measures” may be needed to keep Covid numbers from rising.

Recap of where you will need to show your covid passport ⬇️

Nightclubs


Hospitality premises that serve food and/or drink


Cinemas


Theatres


Conferences halls


Indoor events with 500 or more attendees where some or all of the audience is not normally seated


Outdoor events with 4,000 or more attendees where some or all of the audience is not normally seated


Mandatory at all events of 10,000 or more attendees whether the audience is seated or not.


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