The green vaccination certificate, set to launch on July 1 at the European level, will be available for use by Romanians from this date for travel within the community space.
Prime Minister Florin Citu specified that he had a series of discussions with representatives of the responsible institutions, and the system will be introduced in Romania, so that the European-level application will also work for Romanians starting July 1, 2021.
Why it is important: The EU Digital COVID Certificate is proof that a person: a) has been vaccinated against COVID-19;
b) has tested negative;
c) has recovered from COVID-19.
The EU Digital COVID Certificate will be accepted in all EU member states. It will allow some currently active restrictions to be lifted in a coordinated manner.
During travel, the holder of the EU Digital COVID Certificate should, in principle, be exempt from free movement restrictions: member states should refrain from imposing additional travel restrictions unless they are necessary and proportionate for the protection of public health.
National authorities are responsible for issuing the certificate. It could be issued, for example, by testing centers or health authorities, or directly through an e-health portal. The electronic version can be stored on a mobile device. A printed version can also be requested. Both will have a QR code containing essential information, as well as a digital seal to guarantee the certificate’s authenticity.
Member states have agreed on a common design that can be used for electronic and paper versions to facilitate recognition.
According to European Commission data, Romania is technically ready to connect to the portal dedicated to the EU Digital COVID Certificate. Authorities will launch a secure online platform, developed by STS, from which the certificate can be downloaded.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the EU Digital COVID Certificate be available in Romania?It will be available for use starting July 1, 2021, coinciding with the European-level launch.
What information does the green certificate contain?The document certifies either vaccination against COVID-19, a negative test result, or recovery from the virus.
How can the certificate be obtained in Romania?The certificate can be downloaded from a secure online platform developed by STS or issued by health authorities.