The Province is launching the BC Vaccine Card, a digital or printed document that shows the stage cardholders are at in their COVID-19 vaccine progress.
Those who have received their first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine in B.C. can access their BC Vaccine Card by visiting gov.bc.ca/vaccinecard
To access their proof of vaccination, they will enter their:
personal health number
date of birth
date of vaccination (either Dose 1 or Dose 2)
The BC Vaccine Card can be saved to a mobile device or printed and will include a secure individualized QR code.
Individuals who can’t access the electronic BC Vaccine Card can ask a friend, family member or support person to print their BC Vaccine Card for them, visit a Service BC office, or call 1 833 838-2323 to receive a copy in the mail.
Businesses will be able to download a reader app (BC Vaccine Card verifier app) from the Google and Apple app stores, to securely read the QR code to determine a person’s proof of vaccination. No personal information will be retained in the app.
Businesses and event operators will be provided with a suite of communications tools, including posters, a question-and-answer document, and a list of approved proofs of vaccination from other jurisdictions to guide them on how to check a vaccine card.
As of Sept. 13, 2021, people in British Columbia will be required to present their BC Vaccine Card showing partial vaccination (Dose 1) to access certain businesses and events.
As of Oct. 24, 2021, people in British Columbia will be required to present their BC Vaccine Card showing they are fully vaccinated with two doses of COVID-19 vaccine to access the same list of businesses and events.
The use of the BC Vaccine Card will be phased in to allow people extra time to transition to their new cards. From Sept. 13-26, 2021, people will also be able to use the vaccination records they received at B.C. vaccine clinics or pharmacies as valid proof of vaccination. Starting Sept. 27, 2021, only the BC Vaccine Card will be accepted for people vaccinated in B.C.
In areas where community transmission is increased significantly or where there are outbreaks, the requirements to be fully vaccinated to access these events and activities may be required earlier at the direction of a local medical health officer.
Following is the complete list of settings where proof of vaccination will be required:
indoor ticketed sporting events
indoor concerts, theatre, dance and symphony events
licensed restaurants, and those offering table service (indoor and outdoor dining)
pubs, bars and lounges (indoor and outdoor dining)
night clubs, casinos, movie theatres
fitness centres/gyms/adult sports (indoor)
indoor group exercise activities
organized indoor events with 50 or more people (e.g., wedding receptions, organized parties, conferences, workshops)
discretionary organized indoor group recreational classes and activities
Individuals will show proof of vaccination in the settings listed in the PHO orders, alongside one piece of government-issued photo identification for people 19+. People 12 to 18 years do not need to show identification.
Proof of vaccination will also be required for people visiting from outside of B.C. using a provincially/territorially recognized official record alongside valid government photo ID.
For individuals visiting from outside of Canada, they will be required to show the record of vaccination they use to enter Canada and their passport.
Tickets can be issued to individuals, owners/operators of locations and event organizers for violations of the PHO orders. Enforcement is at the discretion of enforcement officers, including police, liquor and cannabis inspectors, gambling investigators and conservation officers.
The requirement will be time limited through to Jan. 31, 2022, subject to possible extension.
Nash_Dj says
And, all those who were immunized naturally and survived the Covid-19, you are not accounted and practically discriminated and forgotten in this country…
WHY???
The “health authorities” have only one goal 2 to 3 needles (or more) in everyone’s shoulder , so Henry’s Clos du Soleil winery in Okanagan can take in more customers…
Penny Olheiser says
Intresting
Ellen says
I am glad they implemented this. Now for those that are either too young or for medical reasons are unable to get vaccinated, they should be able to get a waiver of some sort. As for the selfish anti-vaxxers you deserve this, until you do your part.
Nash_Dj says
@Ellen – I am glad you have such trust in goverment, however my post was about the fact that some people do have (arguably even better) immunity and they have been ignored and expected to receive the vaccine to be eligible for the passport. Nowhere I mentioned that I am against the vaccine, I am just wondering why are medical facts ignored. Moreover, the vaccine passports plan does not recognize and regulates even the reasons you mentioned (yet). So it is either vaccine and passport or nothing… This is WRONG !
Also, I mentioned Dr. Henry’s Clos du Soleil winery in Okanagan, as when the Whistler was closed past spring due to virus outbreak, her place was exempted and allowed to remain open…
Robert says
It’s alarming to see the citizens of this country and province go along with governments’ dictatorship of its people’s human rights. Coercion, division & continued social fractures that have and will have lasting negative effects. Utter madness.