The new coronavirus infectious disease vaccination certificate is a record of vaccinations (including vaccinations outside the address) performed by Sumida Ward for residents as a procedure based on Article 18-2 of the Supplementary Provisions of the Immunization Law Enforcement Regulations. etc., is issued and issued based on the application from the vaccinated person.

Vaccination certificates will be digitized from December 20, 2021.
You can apply from a dedicated app on your smartphone (Note 1), and an inoculation certificate (electronic version) with a two-dimensional code will be issued on your smartphone.

(Note 1) When applying on your smartphone, you will need to verify your identity with your My Number card . For details on how to obtain the dedicated app, etc. Please refer to the Digital Agency website (external site) .

From July 2020, vaccination certificates can now be issued from the kiosk terminals in stores such as the following convenience stores.

Stores such as convenience stores that can be used (as of December 21, 2022) (PDF: 777KB)
*From the website of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

【Utilization time】
From 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day (including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) *Due to system inspections, etc., it may not be possible to issue even within the above hours.

Please note that there are the following requirements for issuing vaccination certificates at stores such as convenience stores.

[For use in Japan]
・My number card + 4-digit PIN code (Note 1) are required to operate the terminal.
・An issuance fee of 120 yen will be charged for each vaccination certificate. (Note 2) (Note 3)

[Overseas]
・My number card + 4-digit PIN code (Note 1) are required to operate the terminal.
・An issuance fee of 120 yen will be charged for each vaccination certificate. (Note 2) (Note 3)
・After July 21, 2022, you have obtained an overseas vaccination certificate (= has a history of issuance) from the new corona vaccination certificate app or at the municipal office, etc., and the certificate and passport number must be the same.
*If the passport number is different due to passport renewal, etc., it is necessary to re-acquire the vaccination certificate from the app or at the counter.

(Note 1) A PIN is a 4-digit number set when you receive your My Number Card at the municipal office (a number to assist you in entering information on the card).

(Note 2) Refunds are not available after issuance, except in the case of printing defects. You will be asked to confirm the contents of the certificate before it is issued at the terminal at the store.

(Note 3) Please note that an issuance fee of 120 yen will be charged for the number of municipalities x number of copies required x 120 yen , as the vaccination certificate will be issued for each municipality where you are registered as a resident on the date of vaccination . In addition, if the municipality does not participate in convenience store issuance, the vaccination certificate cannot be issued at the terminal of the store.
Please refer to the following for municipalities participating in convenience store issuance.

Participating municipalities (as of October 2, 2022) (PDF: 6,942KB)

[Reference materials]

Inoculation certificate acquisition method (PDF: 1,454KB) at stores such as convenience stores

Those who meet all of the following requirements are eligible.

• Those who received vaccination
• Those who are registered as residents of Sumida Ward as of the date of vaccination (those who have been issued a vaccination ticket by the ward, medical workers, etc. who have been issued a preliminary examination slip by the ward)

*If you received vaccination tickets issued by different municipalities for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd vaccinations, you will need to apply to each municipality.

Only mail is accepted. Please note that applications at the window will not be accepted .

〒130-8640 1-23-20 Azumabashi, Sumida-ku New Coronavirus Vaccination Coordinator

The application form can be downloaded from the link below.
[PDF version] Grant application form (PDF: 201KB)
[Excel version] Issuance application form (Excel: 43KB)

* All vaccination certificates and vaccination records that have been vaccinated as of the date of application are required.
If you cannot prepare it due to loss or destruction, you will need a copy of your driver's license, health insurance card, copy of your resident card, or other identification documents.

Samples (1st and 2nd times) such as proof of inoculation and inoculation record (PDF: 211KB)
Certificate of inoculation (the third) (PDF: 129KB)
Inoculation record (the third) (PDF: 35KB)

• Enter the return address and name, Please attach the necessary stamps (external site) . (If you wish to have it returned by express mail or simple registered mail, please attach the necessary postage stamps.)
• The return address should be the address on the applicant's resident registration (the address on the vaccination certificate). If the return address provided is different from the applicant's address, additional verification materials may be required.

The application form can be downloaded from the link below.
[PDF version] Grant application form (PDF: 201KB)
[Excel version] Issuance application form (Excel: 43KB)

* All vaccination certificates and vaccination records that have been vaccinated as of the date of application are required.
If you cannot prepare it due to loss or destruction, you will need a copy of your driver's license, health insurance card, copy of your resident card, or other identification documents.
In addition, if the name on the vaccination certificate or vaccination record is different from the name on the passport (passport), such as a nickname, a document that can confirm the correspondence between the real name and the nickname on the passport (example: My number card, copy of resident card) are required separately.
Samples (1st and 2nd times) such as proof of inoculation and inoculation record (PDF: 211KB)
Certificate of inoculation (the third) (PDF: 129KB)
Inoculation record (the third) (PDF: 35KB)

If you have a maiden name, another name, or another name listed, you will need documents to confirm them.
(Example: My number card with maiden name, driver's license, family register, copy of resident card, foreign passport with different surname and alias) ) only, except when the information can be confirmed.
 Please note that certificates cannot be issued if your passport has expired.

• Enter the return address and name, Please attach the necessary stamps (external site) . (If you wish to have it returned by express mail or simple registered mail, please attach the necessary postage stamps.)
• The return address should be the address on the applicant's resident registration (the address on the vaccination certificate). If the return address provided is different from the applicant's address, additional verification materials may be required.

In addition to the application documents, the following documents are required according to the age of the recipient.

・If the vaccinated person is under 16 years old (application by a legal representative (parental authority, etc.))
Documents that can confirm the identity of the agent (copy of driver's license, health insurance card, copy of resident card, etc.)
*It is not necessary to submit a power of attorney.

・If the recipient is 16 years old or older Power of attorney Documents that can confirm the identity of the agent

The Power of Attorney can be downloaded from the link below.

Power of Attorney (PDF: 2KB)

After receiving the application, we will mail the new coronavirus infection vaccination certificate to the return address (address listed on the self-addressed envelope) in about two weeks.

Style (PDF: 195KB) of new coronavirus infectious disease vaccination certificate

* Your name will be written on your My Number Card for domestic use only , and on your passport for both overseas and domestic use . The City will not be held responsible for any troubles that may occur at your travel destination due to incorrect entries. Please be sure to check the contents of the package when you receive it.

Currently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is collecting information on vaccination certificates and restrictions relaxation measures of each country, in order to accept vaccination certificates issued by Japan and to have them relax quarantine measures. Specific mitigation measures by possessing a certificate issued by Japan will ultimately depend on the judgment of each country, but generally speaking, shortening or exemption of the quarantine period at the time of entry and PCR before departure Possible measures include submission of a negative test certificate and exemption from PCR testing upon arrival. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will provide information on the specific countries/regions where it can be used and the mitigation measures as appropriate on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The certificate of vaccination does not have an expiry date, as it only proves the fact that the person who received the vaccination has been vaccinated. It is primarily up to the party receiving the presentation of the certificate (counterpart country, etc.) to decide how to evaluate and utilize the information.
Regarding the efficacy of vaccination, clinical trials have shown that it is effective in preventing the onset and severity of disease. I understand that it is not.

In order to output certificates for people who received their first, second, and third vaccinations in different municipalities, it is possible to issue vaccination certificates even for those who have only one vaccination record registered. .

You can apply for an electronic vaccination certificate from the dedicated app. For details on how to download the app and how to apply for an electronic certificate, Please check the website of the Digital Agency (external site) . Please note that you will need your My Number Card and a smartphone to apply.

For inquiries about the new coronavirus vaccination certificate, please contact the following call center.

Phone: 0120-714-587
Reception hours: From 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. (including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)
* We can respond in English, Chinese, and Korean. Please let us know by phone.
For those with hearing impairments, please fax to: 03-5608-6507
*Excluding inquiries about electronic applications using smartphone apps

Phone: 0120-761-770 (toll-free)
Reception hours: From 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)