The pressure is on to get a vaccine passport. In just one day, over half a million Swedes have downloaded their Covid certificate to be able to move freely within the EU. 

However, for those who are not yet fully vaccinated, different entry rules still apply. 

On July 1, the vaccine passport, or Covid certificate as it is officially called, became available for all Swedes to download via the Swedish E-Health Agency's website. Around 545,000 certificates were downloaded in the first 24 hours, which is more than the agency had expected. 

"Yes, it's a very high number, we probably didn't expect so many," says Jenny Hellgren, press officer at the Swedish E-Health Agency.

The agency advises those who are not going to travel immediately to wait to download their Covid certificate to reduce the pressure. Some errors have been reported where a number have not had both of their syringes registered. 

”"In some cases, seven days have not passed and then the second syringe has not been registered. In other cases, enough time has passed but both doses are still not visible," says Jenny Hellgren.

The Stockholm Region has A technical error in the file transfer has been identified and similar errors are being investigated in other regions. The missing vaccine doses will be entered into the national vaccination registry as soon as possible starting this weekend, according to the authority.

”"If you are missing a vaccine dose in your Covid certificate, there may be a delay in the transfer of files between the regions and the national vaccination register. Try downloading the certificate again after the weekend," says Annemieke Ålenius, head of department at the Swedish E-Health Agency.

Currently, only the type of vaccine received is visible on the certificate – but from mid-July information about negative test results will also be available, and from August 12, registered information will also be visible if you have recovered from Covid-19. 

This applies to tourist favorites this summer:

Spain – No Covid tests are required for entry for residents from central Norrland and Stockholm. However, you need to fill out a health declaration no earlier than 48 hours before arrival. For others over 12 years of age, either a vaccination certificate (two injections, where the last is the day no earlier than 14 days before arrival) is required or you have taken a negative PCR test or negative antigen test no more than 48 hours old.

Greece – Travel form, so-called PLF form, must be completed. Covid certificate or certificate that you have had covid-19 during the last 2-9 months. For other travelers over 12 years of age, a negative PCR test or negative antigen test no more than 48 hours old is required. 

Italy – Digital EU form must be completed upon entry. Covid certificate, certificate of recovery from Covid-19, negative PCR test or antigen test no more than 48 hours old applies to everyone over six years of age.

France – Covid proof. One vaccine dose is sufficient for those who have already been sick with Covid-19. For others over 11 years of age, a negative PCR test or antigen test that is no more than 72 hours old is required.

Portugal – Covid proof. For others over 12 years of age, a negative PCR test or antigen test that is no more than 72 hours old is required.

Croatia – Travel form must be filled out. Covid certificate or certificate that you had Covid-19 a maximum of 180 days before arrival. One vaccine dose may be sufficient if taken no earlier than three weeks before arrival. For others over 12 years of age, a negative PCR test or antigen test that is a maximum of 72 hours old is required.

Germany – A negative Covid test or vaccination certificate is no longer required for Swedish citizens except from the regions of Kronoberg, Norrbotten and Värmland. From the aforementioned regions and for air travelers, a negative Covid test within a maximum of 48 hours, a certificate of recovery or Covid certificate is required for everyone over 6 years of age.

Austria – Covid certificate or certificate of recovery no more than six months old. One vaccine dose may be sufficient. For others, a negative PCR test no more than 72 hours old or an antigen test no more than 48 hours old is required.

Switzerland – Covid certificate or certificate of recovery. For others, a negative PCR test is required.

Poland – The passport becomes valid 14 days after the second dose of vaccine. In addition, a negative PCR test or antigen test remains required for entry if you are not fully vaccinated. Test results must be in Polish or English.

Netherlands – No requirements for vaccine certificates or tests.

Denmark – Covid proof. For others, a negative PCR test that is no more than 72 hours old or an antigen test that is no more than 48 hours old applies.

Norway – Covid proof or requirement for a negative Covid test and quarantine. However, the quarantine requirement has several exceptions. For those who have received a dose of vaccine no earlier than 3 weeks before entry and children under 18 years of age, quarantine is exempt.

Finland – Covid certificate or certificate that you have recovered from Covid-19 within the last six months. One dose of vaccine may also be sufficient for those who have been sick with Covid-19.

UK – Not part of the EU and not covered by the Covid certificate. For entry, a negative Covid test no more than 72 hours old and self-isolation for ten days are required, two tests must be done on days two and eight, tests that must be booked before departure cost 210 pounds.

Cyprus – Covid proof or requirement for a negative PCR test no more than 72 hours old for everyone over 12 years of age.

Malta – Covid proof or requirement for a negative PCR test no more than 72 hours old for everyone over 5 years old.

Source: di.se