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To be clear - you are referring to France, right?Vaccine Passport
Hello pilgrims.
I have been researching the requirements for a Vaccine Passport for those of us from North America.
It is a requirement, and from what I can glean from the Gov't sites you can secure it at a local pharmacy for approx 36 euros (prices vary)
You will need to be double vaccinated AND have had the booster to get one...and from what I have read you need this to get on the trains or to access other services
I don't know how long it takes to get the VP but i assume it's while you wait or same day...but good to be aware of this is you're on a tight schedule. Anyone know how long it takes?
I also think you need to download the TousAntiCovid App so that the V-Passport can be uploaded onto it
If anyone has been thru the process or has a recent (2022) update would love to hear about it - as I'm sure others in this group would too.
Thx!
yes thx Senor - read this and every other gov't doc...but no article that I have found mentions what I'm asking "how long does it take to process it"? Immediate,? Same day?, Next day?...
Have a look at this article that describes the procedure.yes thx Senor - read this and every other gov't doc...but no article that I have found mentions what I'm asking "how long does it take to process it"? Immediate,? Same day?, Next day?...
Thx Molly very helpful !Have a look at this article that describes the procedure.
EXPLAINED: How visitors to France can get a French health pass at pharmacies
Officially anyway, tourists in France can exchange their vaccination certificates for a French health pass at certain pharmacies, but many have struggled to do it. Here's how to go about it according to someone who has managed it.www.thelocal.fr
In short, you should be able to leave the pharmacy with your certificate once all the information has been typed into the computer.
Wish I could help but being in the UK our rules are slightly different for entering France ..I am coming over to start the Camino Frances on the 25th March and as it stands I need our NHS APP showing I have had all 3 vaccines plus I need to have a negative test 24 hours before I depart and the cost for that is £40 , but as you know things can change at anytime but it would be interesting to know the percentage figure of pilgrims compared to pre covid..anyway have a lovely time , enjoy and take care .Vaccine Passport
Hello pilgrims.
I have been researching the requirements for a Vaccine Passport for those of us from North America going to France (for me Le Puys)
It is a requirement, and from what I can glean from the Gov't sites you can secure it at a local pharmacy for approx 36 euros (prices vary)
You will need to be double vaccinated AND have had the booster to get one...and from what I have read you need this to get on the trains or to access other services
I don't know how long it takes to get the VP but i assume it's while you wait or same day...but good to be aware of this is you're on a tight schedule. Anyone know how long it takes?
I also think you need to download the TousAntiCovid App so that the V-Passport can be uploaded onto it
If anyone has been thru the process or has a recent (2022) update would love to hear about it - as I'm sure others in this group would too.
Thx!
Hi. I went through this in December with the Health Pass, although I believe the procedure will be the same. I got my pass at CDG airport and discuss all the details in this YouTube video. Hope it's helpful!!
Very helpful and current!Hi. I went through this in December with the Health Pass, although I believe the procedure will be the same. I got my pass at CDG airport and discuss all the details in this YouTube video. Hope it's helpful!!
Best response yet. Thank you! I just checked the info for the pharmacies at the airport, and I don't know what 7j/7 means, do you? I am going to guess that J stands for "jour" meaning then that they are open 7 days a week. Think that's a good guess?I cannot talk from experience in France.
In Germany pharmacies issue the digital vaccination pass in less than 30 minutes (no fee).
I have no doubt the french will be as fast as the germans.
Upon arrival in France just stop at the airport pharmacy and get it.
You‘re overthinking it.
You are correct. Open every day. Now if you find 24h/24 you're really set.Best response yet. Thank you! I just checked the info for the pharmacies at the airport, and I don't know what 7j/7 means, do you? I am going to guess that J stands for "jour" meaning then that they are open 7 days a week. Think that's a good guess?
Just to add to this conversation, if you live in California you can obtain your vaccine record and a QR code from the California Department of Public Health. It's very quick and easy to get. I believe there are 7 (or more) other states that use a similar system.That's an excellent video from WanderLustingLawyer - thanks.
American travelers please note that, in addition to the famous CDC Vaccination Card distributed in the U.S., many American pharmacies (CVS, Walgreen's, etc.) maintain records of your vaccinations. You can access these online and print them and they include (yay!) a QR code. However... this code is NOT compatible (boo!) with the European vaccination-tracking system and CANNOT be scanned by the TousAntiCovid app. So don't bother bringing your American QR code to France, but do bring your CDC card.
Fabulous - thanks!!Very helpful and current!
I'm not doing this for everybody but ... this thread needs to endOf course thousands of out of country people must be facing the same situation every week arriving in Lyon airport so there must be a solution - I have checked the Lyon airport website but have not found anything mentioning the the VP - has anyone been recently or found info in the airport.
Oops, your are from Canada, @Sanman, and not from the United States. It's the same thing, though.We can now add the pharmacy in Lyon airport to this list. Their contact details are here: https://www.lyonaeroports.com/commerces/boutiques/pharmacie
I talked to le monsieur on the phone right now. Question of a few minutes. Yes, yes, they do the conversion. It costs €25 at their place. Just to make sure I asked what to bring: US passport and US vaccination card.
Fantastic!This pharmacy in Terminal 1 of the airport at Lyon in France converts non-EU vaccination certificates into the French vaccination pass.
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Confirmed on February 4, 2022 by personal telephone conversation.
Thx for your help - made my day - I'm officially signing off but really appreciate everyone's help (clearly lots of people like me needed help) Buen CaminoI'm not doing this for everybody but ... this thread needs to end.
The list of pharmacies on the French government's website with addresses of pharmacies who do the conversion of an American CDC card into a French pass vaccinal is incomplete. And when you email pharmacies they may or may not reply.
We know for certain that one pharmacy in SJPP and one pharmacy in CDG airport does the conversion. They are not on the list of the French ministry's website.
We can now add the pharmacy in Lyon airport to this list. Their contact details are here: https://www.lyonaeroports.com/commerces/boutiques/pharmacie
I talked to le monsieur on the phone right now. Question of a few minutes. Yes, yes, they do the conversion. It costs €25 at their place. Just to make sure I asked what to bring: US passport and US vaccination card.
Bon voyage!
It is 11 Kms from the airport.This pharmacie is very close to the airport, but I couldn't say exactly how you'd get there. I does the conversion, though.
Thx very much for the update and from a Canadian (good info) - only wish i was flying to Paris!Hi All, I was in Paris last week. Arrived on a Sunday. Got to the hotel and asked; they directed me to a pharmacy nearby that is opened 7/7 until 23:00 each night. Got there; they asked for my passport (I am Canadian) and the canadian vaccine record; within about 5 minutes, I got a printed version of the EU vaccine passport. Paid 36 euros and got out. No appointement needed. There is indeed a list of pharmacies where you can go; but in large cities like Paris, you have many options.
As it stands here in the UK I download my covid passport on 25th February which states I have had my two vaccines and my booster vaccine then I add it to my online check in details which is held by Ryanair ..two days before my departure to France I must have a pcr test where they then send that via email and I attach that to my check in details enabling me to board my flight on 25th March to Biarritz for the camino ...that's if the French authorities don't change the current rules for the British to enter their countryThat's an excellent video from WanderLustingLawyer - thanks.
American travelers please note that, in addition to the famous CDC Vaccination Card distributed in the U.S., many American pharmacies (CVS, Walgreen's, etc.) maintain records of your vaccinations. You can access these online and print them and they include (yay!) a QR code. However... this code is NOT compatible (boo!) with the European vaccination-tracking system and CANNOT be scanned by the TousAntiCovid app. So don't bother bringing your American QR code to France, but do bring your CDC card.
Go onto the French govt site to get your passport before flying out as you’ll need it for the plane and on arrivalVaccine Passport
Hello pilgrims.
I have been researching the requirements for a Vaccine Passport for those of us from North America going to France (for me Le Puys)
It is a requirement, and from what I can glean from the Gov't sites you can secure it at a local pharmacy for approx 36 euros (prices vary)
You will need to be double vaccinated AND have had the booster to get one...and from what I have read you need this to get on the trains or to access other services
I don't know how long it takes to get the VP but i assume it's while you wait or same day...but good to be aware of this is you're on a tight schedule. Anyone know how long it takes?
I also think you need to download the TousAntiCovid App so that the V-Passport can be uploaded onto it
If anyone has been thru the process or has a recent (2022) update would love to hear about it - as I'm sure others in this group would too.
Thx!
Check this site:Go onto the French govt site to get your passport before flying out as you’ll need it for the plane and on arrival
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