Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 February 2022
142. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the way that a person can apply for an exemption to the European Union booster requirement for travel if they are double vaccinated but have been advised by a consultant not to avail of the booster due to medical reactions to the previous doses. [5271/22]
View answerThe EU Digital COVID Certificate is not a travel document or a requirement for travel, but a record of a medical event to allow for easier freedom of movement with the European Union.
The travel requirements of each individual EU country are available at the Re-Open EU webpage (reopen.europa.eu/en) and citizens are advised to familarise themselves before travelling.
In line with recent changes to EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulations, from 1st February 2022 COVID vaccination certificates for primary vaccination series will no longer be accepted for travel to Ireland if the final dose in the series is more than 270 days before arrival.
An individual wishing to travel to Ireland or within the EU with a Digital COVID Certificate showing the date of final dose more than 270 days prior to arrival may be required to meet additional requirements.
In the case of an individual wishing to travel to Ireland, the individual will be required to present a valid proof of recovery from COVID-19 or a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of arrival to Ireland.
