Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

Certain settings may choose to continue requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry to their business. Individuals also may be required to show proof of vaccination when travelling within and outside of Canada. Check requirements at destination.

Learn how you can get your enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code. If you're still unsure, use the online provincial tool for more information. If you don't have a health card, see our frequently asked question for instructions on how to get your proof of vaccination.

Find out how to stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations and where you can get vaccinated in Niagara.

Frequently asked questions

• How can I get my proof of vaccination if I don't have a health card?

  If you don't have a health card, fill out the COVID-19 No Health Card form. If you have questions about filling out this form, call our COVID-19 Info-Line at 905-688-8248 or 1-888-505-6074, press 7.

• How do the enhanced vaccine certificates work?

  Individuals can save an electronic version of their enhanced vaccine certificate to a mobile device (smartphone or tablet) or print a paper copy. These enhanced vaccine certificates contain a QR code that can be scanned by settings that require proof of vaccination to enter. You're still required to show a piece of government-issued ID with your name and date of birth that matches your vaccine certificate.

• I don't have a printer but want a paper copy. How can I get my certificate?

  Visit your local library or go to a ServiceOntario location to have your certificate printed.

  You may also call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900.

• Can I add my enhanced vaccine certificate with my QR code to my Apple Wallet?

  Yes. Individuals who use an Apple mobile device can choose to add their enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code directly to their Apple Wallet. Learn how to add you vaccine certificate to your Apple Wallet.

• How do I meet the proof of vaccination criteria?

  A person meets the proof of vaccination criteria if they've received:

  • The primary series of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada, or any combination of such vaccines (two doses of Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca, Novavax) or one dose of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) OR
  • One or two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada, followed by one dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine authorized by Health Canada OR
  • Three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada

  AND they received their final dose of the primary vaccine series at least 14 days ago

  Staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccination will protect you and others around you, especially those who are vulnerable to severe illness from COVID-19.

  If you don't meet the above criteria, your QR from your enhanced vaccine certificate will not show a green check mark and will not work.

• How do I get my proof of vaccination if I received my vaccines outside of Ontario?

  If you're a Niagara resident and received one or more doses of COVID-19 vaccine outside of Ontario, report your vaccines using our online form.

  Once you're registered, you can use the Provincial COVID-19 Vaccination Portal or call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 to obtain your vaccination certificate.

• What if I don't want to disclose my vaccination status?

  For public settings falling under the provincial guidance, it's the discretion of the individual to determine whether they would like to disclose their vaccination status. Should they make the decision not to divulge this information, they will:

  • Need to connect with their employer or post-secondary institution for information
  • Not be permitted to access settings that require proof of vaccination
• What if I have an exemption?

  If you're unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical reason or participation in a vaccine clinical trial, you may wish to obtain a vaccine certificate with this information.

  Learn how to get your enhanced vaccine certificate.

  If you have questions about a workplace or post-secondary institution's vaccination policy, connect with the facility. These types of policies are made at the discretion of each individual employer, not by Public Health.

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