What is the Digital Green Certificate?

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We’re all anticipating our next holiday getaway – it feels like forever since we last took to the skies for a bit of adventure, beachside bliss or seaside relaxation.

Here at Cassidy Travel, we're excited to announce that our 10 travel shops around Dublin City are back open! It's been great to see so many of our regular customers again, dropping in to enquire about a holiday or just say hello.

Our travel experts are in-store and online waiting to advise you on future travel and while the COVID situation is still changing day by day, the global vaccine rollout has put travel back on the horizon. Our team has been hard at work behind the scenes keeping up on unfolding developments throughout the world so we can keep you up to date on your favourite destinations.

To enable travel, the EU is launching its anticipated EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC), also known as the Digital Green Cert scheme which has been in the works for a number of months now.

Ireland joined the Digital Travel Scheme on July 19th.

What is the EU Digital COVID Certificate?

The digital green certificate comes in 2 forms, a QR Code on your phone or a paper Certificate.

It certifies that the holder has either:

Received the vaccination against COVID 19
Has presented a recent negative PCR test
Has previously contracted and recovered from COVID 19

If you meet one of the above conditions, you will be able to get the Digital Green Certificate, and you may have already received yours. Being vaccinated is not a pre-condition to travel.

What information is on the Digital COVID Cert?

The cert contains only necessary information such as:

Your name
Date of birth
Date of issue of cert
Info about your vaccine, recovery or test
Identifier number

The cert has a unique QR code and comes in digital or paper format.

Do all EU countries have the same entry requirements?

Under the Digital Green Travel scheme, EU countries will still be able to introduce their own requirements on those entering the countries. For example, a country experiencing higher COVID rates may require an additional negative PCR test.

The EU has also introduced an 'Emergency Break' system where a country experiencing a spike in cases or a new variant can quickly stop entry to prevent further spread.

Holidaymakers will still need to ensure that they are meeting all the requirements for the country they’re planning on travelling to.

How long will the Digital COVID Certificate scheme be in place?

The EU recognises the right of people to move and to travel and the purpose of the scheme is to facilitate this and to mitigate the risk of travel. The scheme is not planned to stay in place after the pandemic.

What is the Digital Green Certificate?