More than two years have passed since COVID-19 first emerged in late 2019, and it has reshaped everyday life around the world. The European Commission recently confirmed that Taiwan can join the EU Digital COVID Certificate system, and the US has also recognised this certificate as equivalent to IATA's digital COVID certificate. That means applying for Taiwan's "Digital COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate" (the "vaccine passport" below) now lets you enter many countries quickly, and you will no longer need to carry the paper "yellow card" for future trips! The vaccine passport's digital design uses anti-counterfeiting credential specifications compatible with the EU, enabling cross-border trust and data interoperability. There is also no need to worry about personal data leaking, since the digital certificate follows the EU's GDPR principles of minimal disclosure, data portability, and the right to be forgotten — you simply carry it for verification without leaving any data behind, with no risk of a personal data leak.

What is the vaccine passport?

Created to ease the disruption COVID-19 has caused worldwide and help people return to normal life, the vaccine passport is an official document certifying vaccination status or test results. Two types are available: 1. A digital vaccination certificate. 2. A digital test result certificate. Anyone — Taiwanese citizens or foreign residents — who has been vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergone a PCR test in Taiwan can apply! Below is a simple guide covering what documents you need and how to apply.

Vaccine passport eligibility and required documents

Who is eligible

  1. Anyone previously vaccinated in Taiwan (holding a "yellow card")
  2. Anyone who has undergone a PCR test

Documents you'll need

Taiwanese citizens (choose any one of the three methods below) Foreign residents (choose any one of the three methods below)
Standard login: National ID number + NHI card number + household registration number NHI card login: Unified ID number + NHI card number
TW FIDO login: TW FIDO (mobile citizen digital certificate) Entry/Exit Permit login (for residents of mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, or citizens without household registration): Unified ID number + Entry/Exit Permit number
Citizen Digital Certificate login: Citizen Digital Certificate + card reader Passport login (for foreign nationals): Unified ID number + passport number
Vaccine passport application website

How to apply for the vaccine passport

1. Choose your applicant type (Taiwanese citizen or foreign resident) — this guide demonstrates the citizen path

2. Choose a login method (standard login shown here) — have your national ID number, NHI card number, and household registration number ready

3. Complete identity verification: enter your national ID number, NHI card number, and household registration number (all required fields)

4. Choose the type of digital certificate to apply for

Either the "digital vaccination certificate" or the "digital test result certificate" (you may select both). Note that COVID-19 vaccine doses received abroad are not included in this digital health certificate.

5. Click to submit your application, which will open in a new tab

6. Once your application succeeds, click "Download/Print Digital Certificate"

The vaccine passport is issued as a PDF file. We recommend saving it to your mobile device, computer, or cloud storage, and keeping those devices secure to avoid losing or leaking the file.

7. If you need a printed copy, you can also select "Get convenience store print code" — currently supported at 7-Eleven and FamilyMart only

Be sure to enter your pickup code or scan the QR code at the chosen convenience store's machine before the deadline, and keep the printed copy secure afterwards.

Vaccine passport FAQ

Q1: How soon after testing/vaccination can I apply for the digital certificate? For vaccination: we recommend applying at least 2 days after your dose. For testing: we recommend applying the day after receiving your paper PCR test report. Q2: Does the digital certificate meet international standards? The digital certificate issued through this platform follows the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EU-DCC) standard, using the same data format as the EU, with a digital signature and visible data fields that can be verified quickly via QR code, including offline verification. Q3: Can I apply for a digital certificate after just 1 dose? Currently, a digital vaccination certificate can be issued after either 1 or 2 doses. The system automatically provides your most recent vaccination record, showing the total number of doses and your current dose count. A digital test result certificate is also available for PCR test results. Q4: I already applied for a digital vaccination certificate after my first dose — do I need to apply again after my second dose? The system automatically issues your most up-to-date vaccination record, so we recommend reapplying after each new dose to ensure it meets the requirements of your destination country. Q5: Can people vaccinated abroad apply for a digital vaccination certificate? COVID-19 vaccine doses received abroad are not included in this digital health certificate. Q6: Can I apply for the digital certificate more than once? Yes — simply follow the application steps again, and keep each copy secure. Q7: I forgot to enter my email when applying — can I add it afterwards? The system automatically sends the certificate to the email address entered at the time of application; it cannot be resent by adding an email afterwards. If needed, please re-apply and enter your email at that time. Q8: Why can't the QR code on the digital certificate be read by the SMS-based contact tracing QR scanner? The digital certificate on this platform is issued under the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EU-DCC) standard, so it requires a scanner compatible with the EU-DCC format to verify. Q9: How long is the digital certificate valid? Domestic validity follows guidance from the Central Epidemic Command Center; validity abroad depends on the requirements of your destination country. Q10: Can the digital certificate be copied onto multiple devices? Certificates issued through this platform support offline verification, so the PDF file can be downloaded and copied onto multiple devices. Please keep all such devices secure to avoid losing or leaking the file.