COVID pass for U-18 remains valid for travel for indefinite period

EU COVID-19 vaccination certificates used for travel purposes will remain valid until further notice for those under the age of 18 who have completed the full primary vaccination series (usually two doses), said the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health in a press release on Thursday.

COVID-19 vaccination certificates for adults expire when 270 days, i.e. about nine months, have passed from the last dose of the primary vaccination series.

As of yet, no acceptance period applies to certificates issued following the administration of booster doses.

The European Commission made the amendment concerning people under 18 years of age by issuing a regulation to this end.

The regulation entered into force on Thursday.

To allow for sufficient time for the technical implementation of the regulation, the amendment will not enter fully into force in the Member States until 6 April.

The EU Digital COVID Certificate may be required when travelling within the EU. Countries may have different practices and rules for COVID-19 certificates that people need to follow when crossing borders.