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Hello everyone just to let you know that I went ahead and followed the instructions for the French Health pass and got my QR code, took about two hours from start to finish. I am still in the United States and not to be in Madrid Spain till August 30th then proceeding to Saint Jean Pied de Paul. I followed the instructions on the form very carefully and sent by email and Wala not a problem at all. I now have a QR code for Europe.

Buen Camino
 
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Thanks for this. I was just setting down to fill out mine this afternoon. I am flying into Spain and starting my Camino in Pamplona, but... I do plan on flying to Nice after to see some Camino amigos who live there, so this QR code is huge.
 
Hello everyone just to let you know that I went ahead and followed the instructions for the French Health pass and got my QR code, took about two hours from start to finish. I am still in the United States and not to be in Madrid Spain till August 30th then proceeding to Saint Jean Pied de Paul. I followed the instructions on the form very carefully and sent by email and Wala not a problem at all. I now have a QR code for Europe.

Buen Camino
Can you please post the link for the French Health Pass?
 
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What did you put as your “return ticket”? I’ll be walking into and out of France, so I have no ticket to/from there.
 
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I did my Spanish health pass about 2 weeks ago for our Barcelona trip (which we just came back from)
It was quite easy to do and no issues
Got the QR and when we landed at BCN and deplaned they scanned it even before we got to the passport control
That was that 👍
 
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Hello everyone just to let you know that I went ahead and followed the instructions for the French Health pass and got my QR code, took about two hours from start to finish. I am still in the United States and not to be in Madrid Spain till August 30th then proceeding to Saint Jean Pied de Paul. I followed the instructions on the form very carefully and sent by email and Wala not a problem at all. I now have a QR code for Europe.

Buen Camino
I sent my papers the first day via the email instructions. I rec'd a reply that the email was rec'd. To date there is no QR code. How did you get your so quickly? Thank you for your time.
 
I did my Spanish health pass about 2 weeks ago for our Barcelona trip (which we just came back from)
It was quite easy to do and no issues
Got the QR and when we landed at BCN and deplaned they scanned it even before we got to the passport control
That was that 👍
Would you please post the link for the Spanish health pass? Cheers
 
I sent my papers the first day via the email instructions. I rec'd a reply that the email was rec'd. To date there is no QR code. How did you get your so quickly? Thank you for your time.
Not sure . Believe me I was really surprised it happen so fast.
 
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Hello everyone just to let you know that I went ahead and followed the instructions for the French Health pass and got my QR code, took about two hours from start to finish. I am still in the United States and not to be in Madrid Spain till August 30th then proceeding to Saint Jean Pied de Paul. I followed the instructions on the form very carefully and sent by email and Wala not a problem at all. I now have a QR code for Europe. Buen Camino
 
Not sure . Believe me I was really surprised it happen so fast.
What is your arrival (in France) date? The link has been indicating that the priorities for those who are already in France or arriving before Aug 15. We'll arrive on Aug 19, submitted the request, got the acknowledgment but no QR code yet.
 
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How are you filling out the digital pdf?
 
Hi Kay Lee, can you let us know when you receive yours please? 😊
Sure. Just in case we don't receive one before our arrival, we have booked an Antigen test at a pharmacy near the train station (staying overnight at a hotel in the area).
 
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Hello everyone just to let you know that I went ahead and followed the instructions for the French Health pass and got my QR code, took about two hours from start to finish. I am still in the United States and not to be in Madrid Spain till August 30th then proceeding to Saint Jean Pied de Paul. I followed the instructions on the form very carefully and sent by email and Wala not a problem at all. I now have a QR code for Europe.

Buen Camino
Rockettester, I am in France and applied on Tuesday but have received nothing. Please tell me exactly how you filled the form. Did you put your United States address where they ask for “address of residence abroad “ or a French address? In the subject line of the email, did you put your name as it appears on your passport and did you send the email using the same email address that you put on the application. I think they must have rejected my application but did not tell me why. I want to resubmit and need to know exactly how you answered because I am being asked everywhere for the QR code and some do not accept my CDC vaccination card. Ready to give up and go home!!!!
 
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How are you filling out the digital pdf?
Other than printing the pdf application form, filling the blanks, signing it and scanning it, you can do it all digitally. You click in the fields (dotted lines) and type in your information. You can do this in your browser. You also need to sign the pdf application form and for me, this doesn't work in my browser. So I opened the pdf application form in Acrobat Reader where I can not only fill in all the dotted lines but also sign the form digitally.

Adobe Acrobat Reader is available for desktop computers and mobile devices and it is free of charge.

Spanish health pass [...] It was quite easy to do and no issues.
The QR code required by the Spanish government for flights to Spain is different from the QR code that you get when you have successfully applied for a conversion of your American, Canadian or other non-EU vaccination data to the French health pass system. The QR codes are not only technically very different but have also different purposes.

Does anyone know the procedure for Portugal? Is it the same?
Portugal doesn't use the Spanish procedure for obtaining a QR code for flights nor the French procedure for converting non-EU vaccination cards into French digital vaccination certificates.
 
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Rockettester, I am in France and applied on Tuesday but have received nothing. Please tell me exactly how you filled the form. Did you put your United States address where they ask for “address of residence abroad “ or a French address? In the subject line of the email, did you put your name as it appears on your passport and did you send the email using the same email address that you put on the application. I think they must have rejected my application but did not tell me why. I want to resubmit and need to know exactly how you answered because I am being asked everywhere for the QR code and some do not accept my CDC vaccination card. Ready to give up and go home!!!!
This is not an answer to your QR Code questions, as I also have the same questions. In the meantime, you may go to a pharmacy and get an Antigen test (inexpensive -- about 20 - 30 Euros?) for a temporary 72-hour code. This will give you some more time to wait for the QR code. While you're getting this done at the pharmacy, you might take a chance with the pharmacist for a "Pass Sanitaire" if you have a CDC-issued full vaccination card. That's what we're planning on doing. The French pharmacists are apparently authorized to issue the card, they used to do so, but stopped.
 
Thanks for this. I was just setting down to fill out mine this afternoon. I am flying into Spain and starting my Camino in Pamplona, but... I do plan on flying to Nice after to see some Camino amigos who live there, so this QR code is
Hello everyone just to let you know that I went ahead and followed the instructions for the French Health pass and got my QR code, took about two hours from start to finish. I am still in the United States and not to be in Madrid Spain till August 30th then proceeding to Saint Jean Pied de Paul. I followed the instructions on the form very carefully and sent by email and Wala not a problem at all. I now have a QR code for Europe.

Buen Camino
Thank you so much, Rockettester. We thought we would have to apply for this in person in France. This will be a great help to get this done before departure. We just submitted our applications. Thanks again and buen camino.
 
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Rockettester, I am in France and applied on Tuesday but have received nothing. Please tell me exactly how you filled the form. Did you put your United States address where they ask for “address of residence abroad “ or a French address? In the subject line of the email, did you put your name as it appears on your passport and did you send the email using the same email address that you put on the application. I think they must have rejected my application but did not tell me why. I want to resubmit and need to know exactly how you answered because I am being asked everywhere for the QR code and some do not accept my CDC vaccination card. Ready to give up and go home!!!!
It would be your address in the US, name as it appears on your passport and using the same email to send as on your application is probably wise. I know this shouldn't be encouraged but because you are already in France I would resend it. You should be a priority and it appears maybe yours was missed. Did you receive an acknowledgement that it was received?
 
It would be your address in the US, name as it appears on your passport and using the same email to send as on your application is probably wise. I know this shouldn't be encouraged but because you are already in France I would resend it. You should be a priority and it appears maybe yours was missed. Did you receive an acknowledgement that it was received?
Yes and that was Tuesday August 10. Any directions on how I can fill the form on my iPhone now that I am in France and only have the phone? I want to try to reapply. Thanks.
 
Yes and that was Tuesday August 10. Any directions on how I can fill the form on my iPhone now that I am in France and only have the phone? I want to try to reapply. Thanks.
By name on passport, if there are two first names listed, should both be in the email subject line? This is very stressful!!!
 
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Yes and that was Tuesday August 10. Any directions on how I can fill the form on my iPhone now that I am in France and only have the phone? I want to try to reapply. Thanks.
I find that doing things like that on my phone can be difficult and stressful sometimes, is there an Internet shop you can go to?

Did you receive an acknowledgement that it was received?
 
Hello everyone just to let you know that I went ahead and followed the instructions for the French Health pass and got my QR code, took about two hours from start to finish. I am still in the United States and not to be in Madrid Spain till August 30th then proceeding to Saint Jean Pied de Paul. I followed the instructions on the form very carefully and sent by email and Wala not a problem at all. I now have a QR code for Europe.

Buen Camino
The form requires a signature. How did you handle that? A digital signature on the pdf or a photo of the signed form?
 
Very helpful info, thanks. I’m not planning on entering France (walking Porto- Santiago, flying from US via Germany into Porto) but may give it a try anyway since it says :
  • “You are already in France or the European Union or you intend going there within the coming days.” Emphasis on “or the European Union”.
 
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Hello everyone just to let you know that I went ahead and followed the instructions for the French Health pass and got my QR code, took about two hours from start to finish. I am still in the United States and not to be in Madrid Spain till August 30th then proceeding to Saint Jean Pied de Paul. I followed the instructions on the form very carefully and sent by email and Wala not a problem at all. I now have a QR code for Europe.

Buen Camino
Do you also have the Spanish QR? SpTH app. It is my understanding you also must register with Spain. This is also their link to you should you fall ill.
 
Yes and that was Tuesday August 10. Any directions on how I can fill the form on my iPhone now that I am in France and only have the phone? I want to try to reapply. Thanks.
Can you just use the application form that you sent the first time and that is presumably in your Sent folder on the iPhone and/or in iCloud?

If you want to fill in the application form on the iPhone it is easy to do but fiddly because of the small screen. Do this:
  1. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader from the AppStore.
  2. In Safari, open the pdf file of the application form.
  3. Choose the forward/send icon (a square with an arrow on top). You then see a row of icons, usually people you know and communicate with and apps.
  4. Choose the Adobe Acrobat Reader icon (you may have to scroll to the right). The application form opens and you are ready to fill in the form. The dotted lines are very small. You can tip the iPhone to the side to enlarge at least the keyboard
  5. At the end, for your signature, click on the blue icon with the pen. Sign your name with your index finger.
  6. Save. The application form is now ready to be used as an attachment in an email.

Numerous people report that their CDC cards are accepted as valid proof.
 
Hello everyone just to let you know that I went ahead and followed the instructions for the French Health pass and got my QR code, took about two hours from start to finish. I am still in the United States and not to be in Madrid Spain till August 30th then proceeding to Saint Jean Pied de Paul. I followed the instructions on the form very carefully and sent by email and Wala not a problem at all. I now have a QR code for Europe.

Buen Camino
Whats the site called? The only one i found was all in french. Hoping for one more english friendly also heading out from USA.
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
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Hello everyone just to let you know that I went ahead and followed the instructions for the French Health pass and got my QR code, took about two hours from start to finish. I am still in the United States and not to be in Madrid Spain till August 30th then proceeding to Saint Jean Pied de Paul. I followed the instructions on the form very carefully and sent by email and Wala not a problem at all. I now have a QR code for Europe.

Buen Camino
So flying US to CDG/BIQ on 8/29, walking into Spain via SJPP. Do I need a Spanish Health Pass? I went to the website and the only entry options are via air and sea...nothing for walking/driving. Will I need one while in Spain? Have US vaccine record.
 
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So flying US to CDG/BIQ on 8/29, walking into Spain via SJPP. Do I need a Spanish Health Pass? I went to the website and the only entry options are via air and sea...nothing for walking/driving. Will I need one while in Spain? Have US vaccine record.
I have the same question. The app does not allow you to continue unless arriving by air or sea so I am assuming it does not pertain.
 
Rockettester, I am in France and applied on Tuesday but have received nothing. Please tell me exactly how you filled the form. Did you put your United States address where they ask for “address of residence abroad “ or a French address? In the subject line of the email, did you put your name as it appears on your passport and did you send the email using the same email address that you put on the application. I think they must have rejected my application but did not tell me why. I want to resubmit and need to know exactly how you answered because I am being asked everywhere for the QR code and some do not accept my CDC vaccination card. Ready to give up and go home!!!!
US Address, last name and first. I scan everything and sent a single PDF. Passport, form, CDC Card , all plane, train, and bus tickets.
 
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US Address, last name and first. I scan everything and sent a single PDF. Passport, form, CDC Card , all plane, train, and bus tickets.
Thanks. I sent again, different email address too. Wish me some Camino magic!
 
Hello everyone just to let you know that I went ahead and followed the instructions for the French Health pass and got my QR code, took about two hours from start to finish. I am still in the United States and not to be in Madrid Spain till August 30th then proceeding to Saint Jean Pied de Paul. I followed the instructions on the form very carefully and sent by email and Wala not a problem at all. I now have a QR code for Europe.

Buen Camino
Bravo

thank you for this information

I hope the information I send from Canada will be accepted
 
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How confusing and stressful… I hope this all comes together before I depart on August 26 😞
 
I emailed my application for the French Passé Sanitaire and it bounced back…. I hope I do not have to run around during my few days in Paris looking for a Passé Sanitaire. Has this happened to you? Especially interested in Canadians and their experiences.
 
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I sent mine in and received an immediate bounce back that indicated it’s successful reception.
An immediate bounce back of rejection indicates to me that it is a technical issue. I’d have to see the whole chain though. You can privately PM it to me if would like help.
 
Hi everyone, I emailed my application on Wednesday afternoon and have not received an automated or any reply that it was received. I know the QR code will take time but I'm wondering if I should submit the application again. How soon did everyone get their confirmation email after sending the application? I arrive Aug 28th with a connecting flight to Biarritz which requires the pass.
 
I had a reply later that day. No QR code though. Did the email bounce back? I tried for two days previously not realizing that the files were too large. My hubby (techy- me not so much) converted?? Compressed them and it finally went. Good luck keep us posted.
 
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I had a reply later that day. No QR code though. Did the email bounce back? I tried for two days previously not realizing that the files were too large. My hubby (techy- me not so much) converted?? Compressed them and it finally went. Good luck keep us posted.
I got a reply back a few hours after I submitted it - acknowledging receipt. I had put the passport, vaccine certificate and return flight info in one pdf, and the French Health Pass application in another pdf, filled out digitally, and digitially signed. Attached these two to a brief email with the specified subject line.
 
I got a reply back a few hours after I submitted it - acknowledging receipt. I had put the passport, vaccine certificate and return flight info in one pdf, and the French Health Pass application in another pdf, filled out digitally, and digitially signed. Attached these two to a brief email with the specified subject line.
Thanks, I resubmitted this morning and still no reply. I did 4 pdf files. I was unable to fill out digitally because the email line was not fillable so I printed it filled it out then scanned the signed application. I did not write anything in the body of the email, just the 4 attachments. When is your departure date?
 
Thanks, I resubmitted this morning and still no reply. I did 4 pdf files. I was unable to fill out digitally because the email line was not fillable so I printed it filled it out then scanned the signed application. I did not write anything in the body of the email, just the 4 attachments. When is your departure date?
Our date is 9 Sept. I use gmail, and it usually doesn't like more than 3 attachments, so used 2 and checked the size of every image. I have Adobe Acrobat Pro and was able to edit the email field to make it bigger, but wouldn't think the initial acceptance would even look at that level of detail. More like a total size issue. This was my email:

USA / ALCORN Ralph / 08-09-21​




AOh14GjP8c--BJQwgGbFYFf-r-9sfKmNDcxLSC9wgoqF-Q=s40


Ralph Alcorn <email.addr>​

Tue, Aug 17, 11:39 AM (3 days ago)
to area1.covid-pass






I have attached the signed application form as one pdf, and have attached a second pdf containing the photo id, the vaccination certificate, and my airline ticket confirmation

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Our date is 9 Sept. I use gmail, and it usually doesn't like more than 3 attachments, so used 2 and checked the size of every image. I have Adobe Acrobat Pro and was able to edit the email field to make it bigger, but wouldn't think the initial acceptance would even look at that level of detail. More like a total size issue. This was my email:

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You really should remove your email address from your post before the spambots find it!
 
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Rockettester, I received my health pass on August 20 - 10 days after filing, and my husband, who filed the same time, has never received his. He fell and tore his quadraceps, so we stopped our chemin and returned home on Sunday. I am holding on to my pass because I think it is valid for the entire EU and there is no expiration date. Thanks.
 
Hello everyone just to let you know that I went ahead and followed the instructions for the French Health pass and got my QR code, took about two hours from start to finish. I am still in the United States and not to be in Madrid Spain till August 30th then proceeding to Saint Jean Pied de Paul. I followed the instructions on the form very carefully and sent by email and Wala not a problem at all. I now have a QR code for Europe.

Buen Camino
How long did it take? I sent off for mine the 22nd of August and got a reply back saying they’re overwhelmed with requests and I might need to go to a French pharmacy at the airport (CDG) and get a negative Covid test and temporary QR pass for three days there. Hopefully my QR code will come before I leave on the 5th of September!!
 
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How long did it take? I sent off for mine the 22nd of August and got a reply back saying they’re overwhelmed with requests and I might need to go to a French pharmacy at the airport (CDG) and get a negative Covid test and temporary QR pass for three days there. Hopefully my QR code will come before I leave on the 5th of September!!
Hello,

I have an EU digital Covid Certificate as I am from Ireland. Does any know if you need a Pass Sanitaire in addition to the EU Cert? Many thanks
 
Other than printing the pdf application form, filling the blanks, signing it and scanning it, you can do it all digitally. You click in the fields (dotted lines) and type in your information. You can do this in your browser. You also need to sign the pdf application form and for me, this doesn't work in my browser. So I opened the pdf application form in Acrobat Reader where I can not only fill in all the dotted lines but also sign the form digitally.

Adobe Acrobat Reader is available for desktop computers and mobile devices and it is free of charge.


The QR code required by the Spanish government for flights to Spain is different from the QR code that you get when you have successfully applied for a conversion of your American, Canadian or other non-EU vaccination data to the French health pass system. The QR codes are not only technically very different but have also different purposes.


Portugal doesn't use the Spanish procedure for obtaining a QR code for flights nor the French procedure for converting non-EU vaccination cards into French digital vaccination certificates.
What was the browser that didn't work for you?
 
What was the browser that didn't work for you?
Safari. On the iPhone, the fields remained inactive; on the Mac, it was not obvious to me how I could sign the application. I didn't bother to look for a solution other than using Acrobat Reader to fill in the text and to sign the form.
 
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I have applied for my pass today, when I submitted my email I received a reply with a link to a new online application which was launched on 27th Aug seems to be a lot easier to upload files where required I received a confirmation email right away just waiting to see how long it takes to get my qr code, I’ll update when I get it. Buen camino mi amigos
 
On the new form, there are dropdown lists for place of residence and place of vaccination. I am on Saipan, in the Northern Mariana Islands which is a US territory. I chose "TERR. DES ETATS-UNIS D'AMERIQUE EN OCEANIE". Using Google translate it looks about the same. "Terr. of the United States in Oceania". I sort of hope that's what they want, since I have never heard that term before. Normally I just say "United States" unless "Northern Mariana Islands" is in the list. Any guesses if I chose correctly?
 
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