COVID Certificate
COVID Certificate Switzerland
Free
4.10.0for iPhone, iPod touch
6.7
51 Ratings
Bundesamt für Gesundheit BAG
Developer
40.2 MB
Size
Dec 19, 2022
Update Date
Health & Fitness
Category
12+
Age Rating
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About COVID Certificate
Keep Swiss COVID certificates easily and securely on your mobile phone
COVID Certificate is the official app for storing and presenting Swiss COVID certificates. It is developed by the Federal Office of Information Technology, Systems and Telecommunication FOITT on behalf of the Federal Office of Public Health.
In Switzerland, people who have been vaccinated, or who have tested negative or recovered from COVID can apply for a COVID certificate.
COVID certificates are issued in hard copy or electronic format serve as proof of:
1. Vaccination against COVID-19
2. Recovery from Sars-CoV-2 infection
3. A negative result following Sars-CoV-2 test analysis
How the app works
When the app is first launched after installation on the mobile device, a brief introduction provides information on how to use it and how to scan a hard-copy COVID certificate.
In the app, the required COVID certificate can be selected, and presented if desired. The app shows the time of your vaccination or test and how long ago you had the vaccination or test. All data contained in a certificate's QR code can also be displayed.
It is possible to store several COVID certificates in the app, e.g. for family members, or several COVID test certificates.
Use of the COVID Certificate app is voluntary and free of charge.
Data protection is a top priority
COVID certificate data is stored solely on the mobile device. COVID certificates are protected by a digital seal (signature) and are thus forgery-proof.
COVID certificates are generated by the FOITT, but are not stored in a central system. That is why it is not possible to obtain a copy of an issued certificate.
The use of the app is limited to Switzerland and is subject to Swiss law.
COVID Certificate is the official app for storing and presenting Swiss COVID certificates. It is developed by the Federal Office of Information Technology, Systems and Telecommunication FOITT on behalf of the Federal Office of Public Health.
In Switzerland, people who have been vaccinated, or who have tested negative or recovered from COVID can apply for a COVID certificate.
COVID certificates are issued in hard copy or electronic format serve as proof of:
1. Vaccination against COVID-19
2. Recovery from Sars-CoV-2 infection
3. A negative result following Sars-CoV-2 test analysis
How the app works
When the app is first launched after installation on the mobile device, a brief introduction provides information on how to use it and how to scan a hard-copy COVID certificate.
In the app, the required COVID certificate can be selected, and presented if desired. The app shows the time of your vaccination or test and how long ago you had the vaccination or test. All data contained in a certificate's QR code can also be displayed.
It is possible to store several COVID certificates in the app, e.g. for family members, or several COVID test certificates.
Use of the COVID Certificate app is voluntary and free of charge.
Data protection is a top priority
COVID certificate data is stored solely on the mobile device. COVID certificates are protected by a digital seal (signature) and are thus forgery-proof.
COVID certificates are generated by the FOITT, but are not stored in a central system. That is why it is not possible to obtain a copy of an issued certificate.
The use of the app is limited to Switzerland and is subject to Swiss law.
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What's New in the Latest Version 4.10.0
Last updated on Dec 19, 2022
Old Versions
The COVID Certificate App is constantly being updated and improved. The following new features have been added to the current version:
- Text optimisations that clarify that the transfer code can be used for test certificates as well as for vaccination and recovery certificates.
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
- Text optimisations that clarify that the transfer code can be used for test certificates as well as for vaccination and recovery certificates.
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
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Version History
4.10.0
Dec 19, 2022
The COVID Certificate App is constantly being updated and improved. The following new features have been added to the current version:
- Text optimisations that clarify that the transfer code can be used for test certificates as well as for vaccination and recovery certificates.
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
- Text optimisations that clarify that the transfer code can be used for test certificates as well as for vaccination and recovery certificates.
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
4.9.0
Nov 14, 2022
The COVID Certificate App is constantly being updated and improved. The following new features have been added to the current version:
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
4.8.0
Oct 17, 2022
The COVID Certificate App is constantly being updated and improved. The following new features have been added to the current version:
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
4.7.0
Sep 16, 2022
The COVID Certificate App is constantly being updated and improved. The following new features have been added to the current version:
- Supplementary information on travelling abroad with a COVID certificate, including in the FAQs.
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
- Supplementary information on travelling abroad with a COVID certificate, including in the FAQs.
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
4.6.0
Sep 5, 2022
The COVID Certificate App is constantly being updated and improved. The following new features have been added to the current version:
- Given the lack of relevance of Swiss validity at home and abroad, it is now primarily the vaccination date or test date that is displayed.
- The Validity abroad feature has been removed because most EU DCC countries have lifted the certificate requirement for entry.
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
- Given the lack of relevance of Swiss validity at home and abroad, it is now primarily the vaccination date or test date that is displayed.
- The Validity abroad feature has been removed because most EU DCC countries have lifted the certificate requirement for entry.
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
4.4.0
Jul 25, 2022
The COVID Certificate App is constantly being updated and improved. The following new features have been added to the current version:
- Optimizations and bug fixes.
- Optimizations and bug fixes.
4.3.1
Jun 30, 2022
The COVID Certificate App is constantly being updated and improved. The following new features have been added to the current version:
- Optimizations and bug fixes.
- Optimizations and bug fixes.
4.3.0
Jun 27, 2022
The COVID Certificate App is constantly being updated and improved. The following new features have been added to the current version:
- If a COVID certificate’s QR code reaches its technical expiration date, the code can be renewed directly in the app. The certificates affected are indicated accordingly. Please note that the length of time for which a vaccination is recognized in a particular country does not depend on this.
- Further optimizations and bug fixes.
- If a COVID certificate’s QR code reaches its technical expiration date, the code can be renewed directly in the app. The certificates affected are indicated accordingly. Please note that the length of time for which a vaccination is recognized in a particular country does not depend on this.
- Further optimizations and bug fixes.
4.1.0
May 2, 2022
The COVID Certificate App is constantly being updated and improved. The following new features have been added to the current version:
- Now it is possible to apply for an EU-compatible version of COVID recovery certificates issued for a short time in Switzerland on the basis of a positive rapid antigen test. The certificates affected are indicated accordingly.
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
- Now it is possible to apply for an EU-compatible version of COVID recovery certificates issued for a short time in Switzerland on the basis of a positive rapid antigen test. The certificates affected are indicated accordingly.
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
4.0.0
Apr 12, 2022
The COVID Certificate App is constantly being updated and improved. The following new features have been added to the current version:
- Before travelling abroad, holders can check whether their certificate is valid in the destination country at the time of entry.
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
- Before travelling abroad, holders can check whether their certificate is valid in the destination country at the time of entry.
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
3.7.0
Mar 7, 2022
The COVID Certificate App is constantly being updated and improved. The following new features have been added to the current version:
- Further optimizations and bug fixes.
- Further optimizations and bug fixes.
3.5.0
Feb 7, 2022
The COVID Certificate App is constantly being updated and improved. The following new features have been added to the current version:
- Further optimizations and bug fixes.
- Further optimizations and bug fixes.
3.3.0
Jan 24, 2022
The COVID Certificate App is constantly being updated and improved. The following new features have been added to the current version:
- Individualised notice in connection with the shortened validity period for COVID recovery and vaccination certificates.
- Addition of following types of certificate:
- COVID vaccination certificate on the basis of the Novovax vaccine
- COVID vaccination certificate in line with the EU coding for proof of booster vaccination
- COVID recovery certificates on the basis of a positive rapid antigen test
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
- Individualised notice in connection with the shortened validity period for COVID recovery and vaccination certificates.
- Addition of following types of certificate:
- COVID vaccination certificate on the basis of the Novovax vaccine
- COVID vaccination certificate in line with the EU coding for proof of booster vaccination
- COVID recovery certificates on the basis of a positive rapid antigen test
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
3.2.0
Jan 9, 2022
The COVID Certificate App is constantly being updated and improved. The following new features have been added to the current version:
- New checking rules for indicating whether or not an additional test certificate is required in the 2G+ context (time of vaccination ‹ 120 days).
- The self-checking function (refresh button) will in future be replaced by an automatic check. From 17 January 2022, an info button will appear on a transitional basis.
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
- New checking rules for indicating whether or not an additional test certificate is required in the 2G+ context (time of vaccination ‹ 120 days).
- The self-checking function (refresh button) will in future be replaced by an automatic check. From 17 January 2022, an info button will appear on a transitional basis.
- Further optimisations and bug fixes.
3.1.0
Dec 19, 2021
The COVID Certificate App is constantly being updated and improved. The following new features have been added to the current version:
· Further optimisations and bug fixes
· Further optimisations and bug fixes
3.0.0
Dec 12, 2021
The COVID Certificate App is constantly being updated and improved. The following new features have been added to the current version:
· The details page shows whether the certificate is valid for 2G (vaccinated or recovered) or 3G (vaccinated, recovered or tested).
· Further optimisations and bug fixes
· The details page shows whether the certificate is valid for 2G (vaccinated or recovered) or 3G (vaccinated, recovered or tested).
· Further optimisations and bug fixes
2.10.0
Dec 5, 2021
The COVID Certificate App is continuously updated and improved. These new functions have been added to the current version:
- Light certificate: Text amended, with new term of validity as per Federal Council resolution of 3 December 2021
- Further improvements and bug fixes
- Light certificate: Text amended, with new term of validity as per Federal Council resolution of 3 December 2021
- Further improvements and bug fixes
2.9.0
Nov 30, 2021
The COVID Certificate App is continuously updated and improved. These new functions have been added to the current version:
· Vaccination certificates that are only valid in Switzerland for foreign nationals without a residency permit or place of residence in Switzerland, who are visiting the country temporarily (as tourists) and who received a vaccine abroad that is currently only approved for use on the WHO’s emergency use listing.
· These certificates are valid for a maximum of 30 days from issue.
· Vaccination certificates that are only valid in Switzerland for foreign nationals without a residency permit or place of residence in Switzerland, who are visiting the country temporarily (as tourists) and who received a vaccine abroad that is currently only approved for use on the WHO’s emergency use listing.
· These certificates are valid for a maximum of 30 days from issue.
2.8.0
Nov 16, 2021
The COVID Certificate App is continuously updated and improved:
• Warning message if Covid Cert App is incorrectly used to bulk check Covid certificates.
• Verification rules (only in Switzerland):
◦ Recovery certificate (PCR): 365 days.
◦ (NEW) Recovery certificate (antibody test): 90 days.
• Incorrectly displayed validities in case of deviations of the system time from the local time have been corrected.
• Warning message if Covid Cert App is incorrectly used to bulk check Covid certificates.
• Verification rules (only in Switzerland):
◦ Recovery certificate (PCR): 365 days.
◦ (NEW) Recovery certificate (antibody test): 90 days.
• Incorrectly displayed validities in case of deviations of the system time from the local time have been corrected.
2.7.0
Oct 25, 2021
The COVID Certificate App is continuously updated and improved. These new functions have been added to the current version:
- Further improvements and bug fixes
- Further improvements and bug fixes
2.6.0
Oct 4, 2021
The COVID Certificate App is continuously updated and improved. These new functions have been added to the current version:
- Further improvements and bug fixes
- Further improvements and bug fixes
2.5.0
Sep 13, 2021
The COVID Certificate App is continuously updated and improved. These new functions have been added to the current version:
- Further improvements and bug fixes
- Further improvements and bug fixes
2.4.0
Aug 23, 2021
The COVID Certificate App is continuously updated and improved. These new functions have been added to the current version:
- Further improvements and bug fixes
- Further improvements and bug fixes
2.3.0
Aug 9, 2021
The COVID Certificate App is continuously updated and improved. These new functions have been added to the current version:
- Further improvements and bug fixes
- Further improvements and bug fixes
2.2.0
Jul 26, 2021
The COVID Certificate App is continuously updated and improved. These new functions have been added to the current version:
- Export COVID certificate as PDF
- Further improvements and bug fixes
- Export COVID certificate as PDF
- Further improvements and bug fixes
COVID Certificate FAQ
Click here to learn how to download COVID Certificate in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of COVID Certificate.
iPhone
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
COVID Certificate supports English, French, German, Italian, Rhaeto-Romance
