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What is a vaccination passport?

Updated: Feb 8, 2022


A vaccination passport (Corona vaccination certificate) is a proof that you have been vaccinated.


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What is the vaccine passport for?

Some people may need to go from Japan to other countries. if you have a vaccination passport, the procedure at the airport will be completed sooner and the quarantine period will be shorter.

vaccination passport may be usable even if you are in Japan.

It hasn't decided yet, but it may be possible in the future what has written below.

1. If you have a vaccination passport, you may get a discount at the store or get points.

2. If you have a certificate of corona negative test result, you will have less restrictions on traveling all over Japan.

3. Priority will be given to access event venues and playgrounds.

4. The restrictions on going to nursing home and hospitals are loosened.



How to get a vaccination passport?

To obtain a vaccination passport, the required documents must be prepared and submitted to the counter of the concerned office or sent by post.


Necessary documents:

  1. Application form (The form differs depending on the location, so please search it online)

  2. Copy of passport

  3. A copy of the identity card of the applicant (Residence card, health insurance card or driving license card)

  4. A copy of the proof of vaccination

  5. An envelope (Write your address on the envelope and paste the ticket)



Application form of Fukui-shi



A copy of the proof of vaccination





An envelope (SASE)


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