Vaccination requirements for international travel

Lastly, a small number of passengers carrying valid certificates still contracted smallpox because they were improperly vaccinated.

[3]: 21–24  Countries with required meningococcal vaccination for travellers include The Gambia, Indonesia, Lebanon, Libya, the Philippines, and most importantly and extensively Saudi Arabia for Muslims visiting or working in Mecca and Medina during the Hajj or Umrah pilgrimages.

"[9] Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison subsequently announced that all international travellers who fly to Australia without proof of a COVID-19 vaccination will be required to quarantine at their own expense.

It was designed as an international standard by the World Economic Forum and The Commons Project, and set up in such a way that it could also be used to record vaccination results in the future.

It standardises test results and aims to prevent forgery of vaccination records, while storing only limited data on a passenger's phone to safeguard their privacy.

The Danish College of General Practitioners also welcomed the project, saying that it doesn't force anyone to vaccinate, but encourages them to do so if they want to enjoy certain privileges in society.

Coveney stressed that "We do not want, following enormous efforts and sacrifices from people, to reintroduce the virus again through international travel, which is a danger if it is not managed right.

The mobile app standardizes the health verification process confirming whether passengers have been vaccinated against, or tested negative for, COVID-19 prior to travel.

Passengers will use the app to create a digital passport linked to their e-passport, receive test results and vaccination details from laboratories, and share that information with airlines and authorities.

The application is intended to replace the existing paper-based method of providing proof of vaccination in international travel, colloquially known as the Yellow Card.

Vaccination against yellow fever ten days before entering this country/territory is required for travellers coming from ...
All countries
Risk countries (including airport transfers) [ note 1 ]
Risk countries (excluding airport transfers) [ note 2 ]
No requirement (risk country) [ note 3 ]
No requirement (non-risk country)
Polio vaccination is required for travellers ...
From all countries, to all countries
From some countries, to all countries
From some countries, to all countries
From some countries, to some countries
To some countries
From some countries
Travellers need to show proof of meningococcal vaccination ...
Upon arrival in the Hajj and Umrah zones (foreign and domestic pilgrims, workers, and residents of Mecca and Medina)
Before departure to Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia, and to certain African countries
Before departure to and upon arrival from Saudi Arabia
Before departure to Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia
Upon arrival
African meningitis belt : vaccination recommended for visitors
Scott Morrison : "People have the choice of two weeks of quarantine or being vaccinated." [ 7 ]
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