Regarding the issuance of the new coronavirus infectious disease vaccination certificate (vaccine passport) <for overseas and domestic>

The mailing issue in the year is until December 28th (Wednesday). If you are in a hurry, please apply as soon as possible. The next year's issue will start from January 4 (Wednesday).

Regarding the new coronavirus vaccination certificate required for nationwide travel support, there are cases where it is not necessary to apply for a domestic vaccination certificate (vaccine passport).

You can use the "Certificate of Immunization (Temporary)" and "Vaccination Record" that are handed to you at the time of vaccination. You may also be able to use their copies and photographs.
For details, please check the details of each prefecture of your travel destination from the website below, or contact your travel agency.
National travel support metropolis and districts contact information list (Japan Tourism Agency homepage) (the outside site) Open in new window.

New coronavirus vaccination certificate can now be obtained at convenience stores

If you have a My Number card and have been vaccinated "while registering as a resident in Nerima Ward", you can receive the service.

Please check the website of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for usage instructions, precautions, and available stores.

https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/vaccine_certificate.html (external site) Open in new window.

You can now print your own certificate (paper)

From the vaccination certificate app on your smartphone, you can save the image and print the certificate (paper) similar to the paper application.
For details, please check the website of the Digital Agency.
https://www.digital.go.jp/policies/vaccinecert/ (external site) Open in new window.

What is a new coronavirus vaccination certificate (vaccine passport)?

The vaccination certificate is issued based on the application from the recipient as a public proof of the fact that the new corona vaccination was carried out in each municipality based on the Immunization Act.

With the start of the third vaccination, the format of the certificate (paper) was changed and the vaccination certificate was digitized. To apply digitally, you will need your My Number Card.

The paper vaccination certificate obtained so far is still valid. However, some countries may require a two-dimensional code, so please refer to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (external site) when traveling abroad. Open in new window. etc.

Due to digitization, the following changes have been made.

Changes in specifications due to digitization

Change of Vaccination Certificate (Vaccine Passport) Style

In addition to conventional overseas use, it is now possible to apply for a vaccination certificate for Japan, which is mainly intended for use in Japan . (Note 1)
The documents to be prepared differ depending on the desired certificate.
*If you wish to have a certificate for overseas use, a certificate for use in Japan will also be issued.
(Note 1) For use in Japan, the vaccination certificate and vaccination record can be used as before.

<Image of vaccination certificate (paper)>

Image of domestic specifications
Images are under development. The format may differ during implementation.

If the kanji of the name is in the old style, it may not be displayed correctly.

Difference

Applicant

Those who are registered as residents of Nerima Ward on the date of vaccination
* If you use a different vaccination ticket for each vaccination due to moving, etc., each municipality will apply.

Application method

Electronic application

You can apply and obtain it on the app using your My Number Card.
Applications can only be made using the app on your smartphone. You cannot apply from a PC.

COVID-19 vaccination certificate app

Those who fall under the table below cannot use the electronic application. Please check the corresponding method.
Those who are not eligible for electronic application How to respond
Those who do not own a smartphone

Please apply on paper.

Those who have a maiden name, another name, or another name in their passport
Those who apply for a vaccination certificate using a travel document other than a passport
DV victims and others requiring special consideration
Those whose passport has expired Please reissue after updating your passport.

If your surname has changed due to marriage, etc., and your surname is on your My Number Card or passport, your maiden name.

Please reissue your My Number Card or passport after updating your name.
Those with incomplete vaccination records

You will need to amend your vaccination record.
Please apply by the following method.

If the vaccination record on the issued vaccination certificate is incorrect

Please access the link below, enter the necessary information, and apply for correction.

*In the Q1 question on the application form, select "04: I want to correct the vaccination records written on the 3rd and 4th vaccination tickets (however, issuing vaccination tickets is unnecessary)" and fill in the other required items. Please.

Acquisition of My Number Card

My number card is required for electronic application. If you do not have a My Number Card, please apply.

Paper application

Please note that we cannot accept your application if the application documents are incomplete.
We do not respond to inquiries about the arrival of the application form at the Nerima Ward Office.
We are not responsible for mailing accidents, so if you are worried about it, please send it by simple registered mail or special record mail.
It will be sent within 10 days to 2 weeks after the application.


What you need for your application

Please enclose the following (a) to (e) and mail it to the address.

(a) Novel coronavirus vaccination certificate application form (b) For overseas use, a copy of the passport (passport) to be used when traveling (a copy so that the passport number and name in Roman letters can be confirmed)
(c) For domestic use, a copy of identification documents such as driver's license, health insurance card, etc.
(d) Self-addressed envelope (Please specify the address and name of the recipient, and attach the required number of stamps.
We are not responsible for mailing accidents, so if you are concerned, please attach a stamp for simple registered mail or special record mail. )
(e) A copy of the vaccination ticket (a copy so that the vaccination ticket number and vaccination history can be seen. A copy of the vaccination record for medical workers and those who received occupational vaccinations.)
Please submit a copy of all the vaccination tickets for the number of times you were vaccinated during the period when you were registered as a resident in Nerima Ward (the one with the lot number sticker attached).

(f) Please enclose documents as necessary
If you have a passport with both your maiden name, another name, and another name A copy of an identity verification document that can confirm your maiden name, alternate name, and alias
If the name on the vaccination ticket and the name on the passport are different A copy of a document confirming that the person is the same person (residence card, family register, etc.)
If the mailing address is different from the residence record address A copy of a document that can confirm the whereabouts (delivery address) of the recipient (contract for admission to a facility, hospitalization certificate, etc.)
If the destination is outside of Nerima Ward on the resident card Copy of identity verification document showing address
When a guardian, etc. makes an application for a person under the age of 16 A copy of the identity verification document of the applicant (guardian, etc.)
In case of application by proxy Power of attorney signed by the principal
If (e) is lost A copy of a document that can confirm your My Number or a copy of an identification document that shows your address

(Explanatory Note) A power of attorney is not required when a parent or guardian makes a request for a child under the age of 16.
(explanatory note) When we lose copying of vaccination ticket, it may take time for confirmation of vaccination record.
(explanatory note) Except for unavoidable circumstances such as entering a facility or moving away from family, please send the address to the location of the resident card.

Application form download

destination

Please check and enclose required documents (a) to (f) and send them by mail.

〒176-8501
6-12-1 Toyotamakita, Nerima-ku
Nerima Ward Office Resident Vaccination Section

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inquiry

<About the vaccination certificate system in general> Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare New Corona Vaccine Call Center Telephone: 0120-76-1770

<How to apply for vaccination certificate> Nerima Ward New Coronavirus Vaccination Call Center Telephone: 0120-427-417

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