Covid pass help
Is it possible to renew a paper Covid pass before its current expiry date? My pass runs out on Sunday 29th May 3 days before the start of the Jubilee celebration bank holidays. We are booked on Eurotunnel for Tuesday 7th June. When I originally got the pass it took a week to arrive (4 working days) so I’m a bit worried about the timing. My mobile phone Is (very) basic and OH’s smart phone will not process two Covid pass requests. Despite looking at all info on the web I cannot find any answer to this. Thanks
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This came up a while back and although we have two devices, I had a go at processing both on the same device. We have different emails addresses linked to our NHS account log ins and it’s works fine. Wether it would if you used the same email, I have no idea. Once you’ve processed a pass you can save it in PDF format or get it emailed, before you move onto the next.
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Access your cert on the NHS App in order to update the validity then send a copy (via the App) to your email address, print all 3 certs and you’re done!
Repeat on your mobile using your wife’s
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Correct 👍
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We renewed ours on the same MacAir but different email addresses just the other day and they weren't technically due for renewal until 10 days time.
It's done from the date you access them, at least in Wales it is, and then due for renewal 30 days from them. Best to save as PDF as already advised as then you can gain access to them if having problems with wifi.
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I do not have a Smart Phone, although my lovely other half does and wondered how we should proceed for our 35 day trip to France and NL starting June 6th.
I found the easiest way forward was to download the NHS app onto my tablet. You have to jump through a few hoops such as sending a photo or scan of your passport and then doing a live video thing, but in hindsight it was OK, even for a luddite such as myself.
I can now access the app and either download a copy of my covid vaccine record or get an e-mail sent immediately. I can save this and also print it off which I will do as a paper copy is easier for me to access.
When away I can through the app get another certificate even if my 30 days have not expired.
Colin
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You only need a proof of vaccination to depart from UK and enter the EU. After that it’s no longer required at all, so no problem if a paper copy expires while you are away.
A simple thing for other travellers is to phone 119 in the month before departing- they will send you a certificate valid for 30 days which is sufficient to enter the EU.
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meecee, time to invest in a new/used phone that can handle these sort of things I think? This way of doing things isn’t gonna go away.
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Anyone living in Wales will know that the NHS App doesn't work for us because NHS Wales is devolved, and the separate systems are not integrated. There is no App for NHS Wales.
We therefore have to travel abroad with a paper version of the document (downloaded and printed from the website) valid only for 30 days, which is OK for us because we do not intent to travel abroad for more tan 30 days. If we did, we could obtain an updated paper copy of the pass by downloading it from the website and printed) whilst travelling.
So the simple answer to the OP is Yes, you can obtain an updated pass valid for 30 days at any time, by downloading and printing it. Any device with internet access should enable you to do this.
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Obbernockle, Your paper version is fine. It gets you into the EU. That’s all you need. Once you are there you can stay abroad for more than 30 days even after it has expired. You don’t need any further papers or passes or apps.
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We accessed it through NHS Wales. The website for England has a link. It was downloaded to our phone, no problems.
Just as a matter of interest we arrived in Hoek van Holland today. No check of covid pass at either end. No check of covid declaration at Holland end either (or food for those interested in that).
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Yes, of course you can use your phone to download the document but what you have downloaded is not active and has a defined expiry date (30 days from issue). The UK version is an active image and will always be updated when someone scans it, so is valid after 30 days.
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That is reassuring as we are away for thirty days from next week and I wouldn't want to leave it until the day of our departure to get my documentation sorted. Fortuitous as, if wanting to print a copy, it is often difficult whilst on the road.
Had booster 2 on Saturday, so by tomorrow it should be showing on the app and I can go ahead and get an up to date certificate on the phone and get a PDF by E Mail which I can print at home before we go.
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How soon in advance can I supply API? I've just done it for our trip leaving early Jine but the Brittany Ferries website says "Your data will only be kept on our systems for 72 hours. " but also "Once collected, your Advance Passenger Information data is stored on our secure systems and sent in an encrypted format to the UK Home Office 24 hours prior to your departure & on departure. " which seem to contradict one another.
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Why?
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They’ve been like that for months. If you’re desperate to deal with a human, post some ‘less than impressed with the service’ feedback on Trustpilot (make sure you include your booking ref - not visible to others) and chances are they’ll be in touch the next day? Worked for me a few weeks back. If you do get a positive result you can always edit your feedback to something more positive.
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