You don't need proof of immunization to access businesses, events or services in B.C. You may need proof of immunization for international travel.
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There are no provincewide COVID-19 restrictions on travel, gatherings, events, and visits to long-term care and seniors’ assisted living facilities.
Wearing masks in public indoor settings is not required by public health. Wearing a mask is a personal choice.
Find more information on masks on the BC Centre for Disease Control website.
Medical masks are no longer required in health care settings.
Visitors are still encouraged to wear masks in health care settings and to practice respiratory etiquette, including:
Health-care workers must continue to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including masks or respirators, in accordance with their point of care risk assessments.
Masks are encouraged, but not required, when travelling by air, train, public transit or BC Ferries.
Individual businesses and event organizers can choose to continue requiring masks on their premises. It’s important that we respect other people’s and businesses' choices.
You do not need proof of vaccination to:
Travel rules change frequently. Check federal travel guidance before you travel.
Some other countries may require you to show proof of vaccination to enter. Review entry requirements before you travel.
You should stay up to date on your immunizations.
Proof of vaccination QR codes downloaded more than 6 months ago may not verify properly. Download a new copy of your proof of vaccination to ensure you have a valid QR code.
Your Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination is available through Health Gateway. You can download proof of vaccination for you and your family, including kids under 12.
Get my proof of vaccination Proof of vaccination is free. If someone is asking you to pay, it's a scam.
When you show your proof of vaccination, you also need a piece of valid government photo ID.
The name on your ID must match the name on your proof of vaccination.
If you are unable to access or download your proof of vaccination, find out how to get help.
Events, services and businesses aren't required to check proof of vaccination in B.C.
If you want, your business can choose to continue requiring proof of vaccination. If you decide to require proof of vaccination, you must do your own due diligence and follow all relevant laws. You can also continue to use the BC Vaccine Card Verifier app.
You can use the BC Vaccine Card Verifier app to scan a customer's QR code to verify their proof of vaccination. The QR code will be on their phone or a piece of paper. You can scan:
A QR code is the square shaped image and is a type of bar code that can be read by a digital device. B.C. is using the SMART Health Card QR code format, a requirement of the federal government. This means the QR code only stores the absolute minimum level of information and is not connected to other health records.
Download the BC Vaccine Card Verifier app from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The app is free to download and works on smartphones and tablets.
After you've finished downloading, you can continue to use the app offline. No internet connection is required to scan QR codes. You must allow the app to access your device camera.
Privacy
The QR code is a personal document. You can't take a photo of a customer's proof of vaccination, even if they consent. If a customer is concerned about privacy, you can tell them:
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Phone the call centre if you have questions about your COVID-19 and flu immunization options and need help booking an appointment.
Text: 1-604-630-03007:30 am to 5 pm
Outside Canada and the USA: 1-604-681-4261
Telephone for the Deaf: Dial 711
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