The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) implements VaxCertPH as their response for the COVID-19 pandemic. The VaxCertPh is a centralized database in the country that would contain vaccination records of Filipinos and Non-Filipinos provided by the local government units (LGUs).
The VaxCertPH self-service portal will be the source of your Digital Vaccination Certificate.
What is a Digital Vaccination Certificate?
The Digital Vaccination Certificate is record that will represent your vaccination status, however, the current system only covers fully vaccinated individuals.
The certificate would show your personal and issuance details, vaccination status, an ID number, dose number, date of vaccination, type and brand of vaccine, name of vaccine manufacturer, and the country where you were inoculated.
Why should I get a Digital Vaccination Certificate?
If you are intending to go abroad, this Vaccination Certificate will supplement your travel papers and will act as proof that you are fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Vaccination Certificate will not serve as an immunization passport and will not replace the yellow card issued by the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ). In addition, the certificate will not be recognized as a proof of identification and will not replace the National ID.
Who can get a Digital Vaccination Certificate?
You may get your Digital Vaccination Certificate only if you are fully vaccinated against the SARS Cov2 virus, the causative agent of COVID-19. The certificate is also issued only to individuals who got their vaccine in the Philippines.
It is not yet open to the general public as of the writing. The soft launch covered Metro Manila, Baguio City, and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) only. Coverage of other areas will be implemented by the government soon.
What are the requirements on getting a Digital Vaccination Certificate?
There are only two requirements in the portal, a photo or scanned copy of your vaccination card and a government ID.
How can I get my Digital Vaccination Certificate?
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to register in the VaxCertPH portal and get your Digital Vaccination Certificate
- Visit doh.gov.ph and click ‘Continue’ to fill up the forms.
- Review and accept the data privacy statement then tick the ‘I have read and agreed to the Privacy Statement’ and click ‘Continue’.
- You will be asked if if you are an international traveler or an OFW fully vaccinated in Metro Manila who will travel outside the country in the next two weeks.
- Selecting ‘No’ will end your registration as the soft launch stage prioritizes travelers within the National Capital Region (NCR) and Baguio.
- Selecting “Yes” will show another prompt asking about your vaccination status on whether you are Partially Vaccinated or Fully Vaccinated.
- If you are fully vaccinated, another prompt will ask for the time that you received your final dose if it was more than or less than 48 hours ago. Click ‘Next’ after.
- Your personal information which is your full name and birthdate will be asked. Click ‘Next’ after filling up the spaces. Ensure that the details are exactly the same as the ones in your vaccination card.
- Vaccination details will be asked such as the place and date of your vaccination.
- Review your information.
- Save your QR code by taking a screenshot or printing it.
- In case your vaccination record is not found, click ‘Continue’. This may be due to mismatched details you have entered or your vaccination record may still not be updated in the VaxCertPH system.
- Upload the copy of your vaccination card and one (1) government-issued ID. Your email address and contact number will also be requested. Click ‘Submit Request’.
- Wait for an email or message for your digital vaccination certificate.
You may save your digital vaccination certificate by downloading it in your device or printing it.
For those who do not have the means to access the system online, you may visit a VaxCertPH registration booth stationed in your local city hall. You will have to bring two (2) government-issued IDs and your vaccination card.
