Vaccine Passport Implemented for Residents and Businesses in the Province

  • Executive Council
  • Digital Government and Service NL
  • Health and Community Services

October 7, 2021

In order to further protect Newfoundlanders and Labradorians from COVID-19 by providing safer places for them to visit and help keep businesses open, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has launched its vaccine passport. The two applications – NLVaxPass for residents and NLVaxVerify for businesses – will be available for free on Google Play and in the Apple App Store, starting tomorrow morning (Friday, October 8).

The vaccine passport is a certified record of proof of vaccination that will allow access to a business or venue for non-essential and recreational activities. Residents of the province who are fully vaccinated or have an approved medical exemption will be provided a COVID-19 vaccination record in the form of a QR code. The record can then be scanned and loaded into the NLVaxPass app for presentation at a business or venue. The app also has the ability to store multiple family member records.

To obtain a proof of vaccination record QR code, residents can download the app and follow the instructions, or visit the COVID-19 Vaccine Portal or MyGovNL. Individuals who do not have access to technology or family/friends to assist, may call 1-833-951-3859 to request a printed copy, or visit their local public library.

Residents will be asked for identification to verify that they are the holder of their COVID-19 vaccination record. Photo identification is required for people aged 19 and older. For those fully vaccinated between the ages of 12-18, proof of identity can be in the form of a birth certificate, MCP card, or other identification that includes their name and date of birth.

Businesses can download NLVaxVerify to confirm proof of vaccination through the scanning of the QR codes. Once scanned, the app will indicate whether conditions have been met for successful proof of vaccination and entry to the business. A complete listing of the businesses and activities that require a vaccine passport and those that do not can be found here.

There will be a two-week grace period for residents and businesses to download the apps before requirement for entry.

For an overview of the vaccine passport and commonly asked questions, please visit the COVID-19 webpage.

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“We know that vaccinations are effective in helping to reduce the spread and severity of COVID-19, and we know that vaccine passports add a layer of protection to ensure people can gather and participate in activities they enjoy. Our government is pleased that many residents and businesses across the province are eager for the vaccine passports to come into effect, as it is important for our economy by helping to keep businesses and organizations open. For those who have the vaccine and have done their part, we thank you for protecting not just yourself, but your entire province, and encourage others to do the same.”
Honourable Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

“A tremendous amount of collaboration has gone into delivering this technology. As Minister of Digital Government and Service NL, I am quite proud of everyone involved in the joint effort to develop a vaccine passport solution for this province. Since the onset of the pandemic, we have all viewed firsthand the significant impact COVID-19 has had on individuals, businesses, and municipalities. All throughout the world, we are adapting to new ways of living with this virus, understanding that it will continue to be part of our lives. Our vaccine passport is another tool to help keep our population safe, keep businesses open and adjust to a ‘new normal’.”
Honourable Sarah Stoodley
Minister of Digital Government and Service NL

“Residents of our province need to always be mindful of ways they can reduce the risk of COVID-19, and a vaccine passport is another means of protection when they are engaging in activities. The ultimate goal of our COVID-19 Immunization Plan is to reduce severe illness and death due to the virus, and protect those most vulnerable. This passport will help us achieve that goal, while helping businesses stay open at the same time.”
Honourable John Haggie
Minister of Health and Community Services

“I would encourage everyone to not let this new measure deter you from shopping local – from supporting our economy and those who employ your neighbors, family and friends. I would love for us all to turn to businesses here at home first for our shopping needs. In addition, our restaurants, coffee shops, and pubs are experts in exceptional service, and enabling this vaccine passport will be an added layer of safety so you can feel even more comfortable visiting them. Please remember to be kind as local businesses adopt this additional safety measure and please get out and support local.”
AnnMarie Boudreau,
CEO, St. John’s Board of Trade

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2021 10 07 2:26 pm