European Commission to recognize the vaccination certificates issued by Taiwan, making traveling more convenient!

【Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network】Translated by CHI CHIA I

The European Commission stated that it will recognize the vaccination certificates issued by Taiwan, making entering European Union (EU) countries more convenient. The Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said that the digital version of vaccination certificates will be launched this week and will be open to the public to apply for use.

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CECC pointed out that applications for digital vaccination certificate are open this week. (Photo / Provided by CECC)

In the future, people traveling to Europe will be able to shorten the processing time of immigration checks by showing the QR code. In addition, it can also be used for hospitalization and long-term care in Taiwan. Chen Shih-chung stated that the QR code can be used for other purposes while traveling abroad, including dining in restaurants, and entering bars.

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The digital vaccination certificates can be applied online without the need to download any APP. (Photo / Retrieved from Pixabay)

The digital vaccination certificates can be applied online without the need to download any APP. Individuals just need to key in vaccination information such as vaccine types and the date of getting vaccinated to generate a QR code certificate after a review. Chen also pointed out that besides the EU, Taiwan is also negotiating with many countries for mutual authentication of digital vaccination certificates.