COVPASS certificate with CDC Card?
#76
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The race requires a PCR test. I'll jump through whatever hoop is necessary with no complaints if it means I get to run. I think my friends are looking to avoid additional expense if they can just have their existing vaccination records certified instead. Unfortunately it seems there is some indication that pharmacies will not perform this service for tourists - I was just hoping to confirm whether or not that was the case?
#79
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I reported on this thread that as a German citizen vaccinated in France I was allowed to get the German certificate of vaccination at a Berlin pharmacy, but this was before France started issuing QR Codes with the European standard. I suspect now the new French codes could be scanned into CovPass or Corona-Warn without the need to ask for a German certificate, but I haven’t tried.
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Anyone with access to the system can issue the certificate. Pharmacies only have the authorization to issue certificates for twice/single vaccinated and recovered with single booster vaccination. Doctors/GPs who are also vaccinating can issue recovered and the Pharmacy ones. They have to check the documents you present. there's no specific guidance where the vaccination took place, it just has to be one of the approved by the PEI.
#81
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If you were vaccinated in a EU country you should be able to use your country’s vaccine app as they all show a QR Code that can be read throughout the Union.
I reported on this thread that as a German citizen vaccinated in France I was allowed to get the German certificate of vaccination at a Berlin pharmacy, but this was before France started issuing QR Codes with the European standard. I suspect now the new French codes could be scanned into CovPass or Corona-Warn without the need to ask for a German certificate, but I haven’t tried.
I reported on this thread that as a German citizen vaccinated in France I was allowed to get the German certificate of vaccination at a Berlin pharmacy, but this was before France started issuing QR Codes with the European standard. I suspect now the new French codes could be scanned into CovPass or Corona-Warn without the need to ask for a German certificate, but I haven’t tried.
This thread talks about using a CDC card, but I assume that is specific for foreigners. Is the process the same for EU nationals?
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#84
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Okay that makes sense for EU issued vaccines. What about for vaccines issued outside of the EU, for an EU citizen? For example, a vaccine issued in the US, Asia, or Australia? I'm hoping to arrive at a pharmacy at FRA or ZRH and have my EU records updated using a foreign vaccine certificate, so I'm good to go.
This thread talks about using a CDC card, but I assume that is specific for foreigners. Is the process the same for EU nationals?
This thread talks about using a CDC card, but I assume that is specific for foreigners. Is the process the same for EU nationals?
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France is now apparently issuing digital certs for tourists via email. And the QR codes are compatible across the EU.
https://loyaltylobby.com/2021/08/10/...#disqus_thread
They want a return airline ticket, but I wonder if they will also accept a car rental from another country and a hotel booking in France since not every tourist is flying straight to France.
https://loyaltylobby.com/2021/08/10/...#disqus_thread
They want a return airline ticket, but I wonder if they will also accept a car rental from another country and a hotel booking in France since not every tourist is flying straight to France.
#86
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France is now apparently issuing digital certs for tourists via email. And the QR codes are compatible across the EU.
https://loyaltylobby.com/2021/08/10/...#disqus_thread
They want a return airline ticket, but I wonder if they will also accept a car rental from another country and a hotel booking in France since not every tourist is flying straight to France.
https://loyaltylobby.com/2021/08/10/...#disqus_thread
They want a return airline ticket, but I wonder if they will also accept a car rental from another country and a hotel booking in France since not every tourist is flying straight to France.
#87
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Update and Tips on getting a EU Digital Certificate of Immunization using a CDC card:
It is possible to get the certs based upon the CDC certificates, but as many on this thread have observed, it's a hit and miss.
One place that definitely issues this is the Apotheke at the Breuningerland Mall in Sindelfinger (just southwest of Stuttgart): https://www.coronaschnelltest-sindelfingen.de/faq/
As for those who want to have a better chance of getting the certificate, I would suggest visiting Apothekes in area where US Military Personnel and associated people live. Those places have Apothekes that issue using CDC cards.
Cities like Stuttgart (Boeblingen/Sindelfingen), Ansbach, Garmisch, Kaiserslautern, and Wiesbaden (one train stop away from the Frankfurt Airport Train station) have US Military personnel.
As for the digital apps, if you already have a German cell phone, then use CovPass or CoronaWarn apps. If you are using a non-German cell phone and don't wish to establish/change your account location to Germany, then use the Luca app.
It is possible to get the certs based upon the CDC certificates, but as many on this thread have observed, it's a hit and miss.
One place that definitely issues this is the Apotheke at the Breuningerland Mall in Sindelfinger (just southwest of Stuttgart): https://www.coronaschnelltest-sindelfingen.de/faq/
As for those who want to have a better chance of getting the certificate, I would suggest visiting Apothekes in area where US Military Personnel and associated people live. Those places have Apothekes that issue using CDC cards.
Cities like Stuttgart (Boeblingen/Sindelfingen), Ansbach, Garmisch, Kaiserslautern, and Wiesbaden (one train stop away from the Frankfurt Airport Train station) have US Military personnel.
As for the digital apps, if you already have a German cell phone, then use CovPass or CoronaWarn apps. If you are using a non-German cell phone and don't wish to establish/change your account location to Germany, then use the Luca app.
#88
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Thanks for the Luca app tip. It was a PITA to get the CoronaPass app installed. Hope Luca will make it easier checking in to restaurants next month on my next trip.
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https://f-droid.org
https://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.corona.tracing/
(I have seen too many privacy/security issues reported to install the Luca app on my device. e.g. see here)
#90
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Has anyone tried to get a US CDC vaccine card validated at a Frankfurt airport pharmacy? There seems to be a possibility of doing this according to https://www.frankfurt-airport.com/en...alth-care.html It looks like there’s one near gate Z13 which I think is in the non Schnengan zone.