"New Corona Vaccination Certificate App" Service What is needed?How can I use it?(Page 1/3)
On December 20, the Digital Agency and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare have launched the "New Corona Vaccination Certificate App".It can be used for free, but you need a smartphone that can read the "My Number (personal number) card" and the NFC Type B (NFC-B) tag.If you issue an overseas certificate, a travel ticket (passport) is also required.
This article introduces the outline of the app, how to use it, and points to be aware of.
12月20日から運用/配信がスタートした「新型コロナワクチン接種証明書アプリ」(画像はiOSのApp Storeのもの)Overview of the app
As the name suggests, the new Corona Vaccination Certificate App is a smartphone app for electronically obtaining a new Corona Vaccination Certificate.
Administrative work related to the vaccination of the new colonavirus vaccine is performed by municipalities on behalf of the country.In the past, the vaccination certificate was issued by a municipality with a resident card in writing (paper), but using this app can provide vaccination certificates without writing.Legal effects are equivalent in writing and apps.
In addition, the vaccination certificate displayed by this app is compliant with "ICAO VDS-NC" and "Smart Health Cards", and is valid if either standard is adopted overseas.There is a possibility that the trouble of creating a separate document for overseas travel can be saved.
About electronic vaccination certificate standards
ICAO VDS-NC(Visible Digital Seals)
An electronic spending documents formulated by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), one of the attached organizations of the United Nations.It is also assumed that it will be listed not only in smartphone screens, but also in printed documents such as passport (passport) and visa (visa).
SMART Health Cards
A standard for an electronic vaccination certificate formulated by a private organization "VCI" established to realize the interoperation of vaccination certificates.This is also assumed that not only the screen such as a smartphone but also in the printed document is expected.
If you are asked for a vaccination certificate, you can display the QR code displayed on the screen of this app.However, you can get the following information by reading, so be careful when handling it (★ marked only in overseas certificates).