Vietnam’s 'vaccine passport' recognised by 14 countries, territory
Fourteen countries and territory had recognised the COVID-19 vaccination certificate, also called “vaccine passport”, of Vietnam as of February 16, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).
The COVID-19 vaccination certificate of Vietnam has been recognised by 14 countries and territory. (Illustrative image)
Hanoi (VNA) – Fourteen countriesand territory had recognised the COVID-19 vaccination certificate, also called “vaccinepassport”, of Vietnam as of February 16, according to the Ministry of ForeignAffairs (MoFA).
They consist of Japan, the US, theUK, Australia, India, Belarus, Cambodia, the Philippines, Palestine, the Maldives,New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Egypt, and Turkey.
Some others are also actively considering and discussing technical issues and will soon issue their confirmations.
TheMoFA said it is working with overseas representative agencies of Vietnam toactively discuss with and persuade other countries to officially recogniseVietnam’s “vaccine passport” in order to facilitate people’s travel.
Meanwhile, Vietnam has recongised the“vaccine passports” of 79 countries and territories thathave been made known to the MoFA by the foreign ministries of the respectivecountries or their representative missions in Vietnam./.
The Ministry of Health has announced procedures for the issuance of Vietnam’s official COVID-19 'vaccine passports’ along with the passport templates effective starting December 20, 2021.
The Ministry of Health has announced procedures for the issuance of Vietnam’s official COVID-19 'vaccine passport’ along with passport templates effective from December 20, 2021. Besides, the ministry also issues COVID-19 vaccine certificates for people who have received the primary course of one of eight types of COVID-19 vaccines licensed for use in Vietnam.
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The COVID-19 vaccination certificate of Vietnam has been recognised by 14 countries and territory. (Illustrative image) 
