If you plan to enter certain locations in British Columbia, Canada, you’ll need to have a vaccine passport to prove your vaccination status. This tutorial will guide you on how to get the BC Vaccine Passport App on iOS and Android.
What is the BC Vaccine Passport?
The BC Vaccine Passport is a secure digital record of vaccination that you can download on your phone. It includes a personalized QR code and an image of your vaccination status, whether you’re fully vaccinated or partially vaccinated.
Where Can You Use the BC Vaccine Passport?
Starting September 13, 2021, if you want to visit the following locations and you were born in 2009 or earlier, you must have at least one dose of vaccine and show your BC Vaccine Passport:
- Ticket-covered sporting events
- Indoor concerts, theater, dance, and symphony events
- Licensed restaurants and restaurants offering table service (indoor and patio dining)
- Pubs, bars, and lounges (indoor and patio dining)
- Nightclubs and cinemas
- Gyms, exercise/study facilities, swimming pools, and recreational facilities
- Companies that offer group exercise indoors
- Group and team sports for adults indoors for people 22 and older
- Organized indoor events with 50 or more people. For example: wedding banquets, organized parties, conferences, and workshops.
- Group recreational classes organized indoors and activities such as ceramics, art, and choir.
- Housing for post-secondary students on campus
How to Get the BC Vaccine Passport App
The BC Vaccine Passport App will be available for download on the Apple App Store for iPhone users and Google Play Store for Android smartphones. The system will be similar to the Quebec QR code app, where there will be a QR reader app for businesses and a QR code app for residents.
FAQs
1. Is the BC Vaccine Passport App free to download?
Yes, the BC Vaccine Passport App is free to download on the App Store and Google Play Store.
2. Can I use a physical copy of my vaccination record instead of the BC Vaccine Passport App?
No, the digital BC Vaccine Passport App is the only acceptable form of proof of vaccination. Physical copies of vaccination records will not be accepted.
We hope this article helped you on how to get the BC Vaccine Passport App on iOS and Android. If you have any questions or clarifications, feel free to contact us.