Ontario, Canada Makes Available Enhanced Digital Vaccine Certificate With QR Code And Verify Ontario App

Since September 22, 2021, patrons of restaurants and other specified businesses and organizations in Ontario have been required to provide proof of full vaccination status and identification at the entry point of applicable premises. Between September 22 and October 22, paper versions of the COVID-19 vaccination receipt are acceptable proof of full vaccination.  Commencing October 22, 2021, however, patrons will have the option of providing either a paper copy of their proof of vaccination status or a digital copy of their enhanced vaccine certificate with a unique QR (Quick Response) code.

Enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code

To prepare for October 22, Ontario announced on October 15 that the QR code and the free, made-in Ontario verification app, Verify Ontario, are available for download from the COVID-19 vaccination portal commencing October 18, 2021. Those who call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 may also have their enhanced