Expect Requirement for Proof of Vaccination from November 11

by DPG-OPS | Oct 9, 2021 | DPG, Government

LN/20220819/01 – This notice is no longer enforced and supercedes LN/20211009/01

LN/20211009/01 – Service NSW – Below information is provided by Service NSW for November 11, when NSW comes out of lockdown. The is for vaccinated persons due to NSW hitting 70% double vaccination rate. DPG provides for reference only – For further information Please Refer Roadmap for easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

Changes to the roadmap this week mean if you’re fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption, you can do even more from Monday 11 October.

The 3 stages of reopening NSW are:

70% full vaccination target reopening starts for people who are fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption – from Monday 11 October.

80% full vaccination target further easing of restrictions for people who are fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.

Wednesday 1 December opening up NSW for everyone.

Schools to reopen earlier

Return to school dates have changed. Kindergarten, year 1 and year 12students will return to school in COVID-safe settings from Monday 18 October.

All other years will return one week later on Monday 25 October.

Clearer travel rules

From Monday 11 October, travel restrictions will start to ease, but travel for holidays and recreation visits including day trips between Greater Sydney and Regional NSW are not permitted until we reach the 80% full vaccination target.

If you’re fully vaccinated and live in Greater Sydney (including the Central Coast, Wollongong, Shellharbour and the Blue Mountains) you:

can travel anywhere within Greater Sydney
cannot travel to regional NSW for holidays or recreation.

If you’re fully vaccinated and live in regional NSW you:

can travel anywhere in regional and rural NSW
cannot travel to Greater Sydney (including the Central Coast, Wollongong, Shellharbour and the Blue Mountains) for holidays or recreation.

Woman showing proof of vaccination on her mobile

From 11 October you’ll need to prove your vaccination status

If you are 16 years or older, you’ll need to show proof of your vaccination or medical exemption when you check in to most businesses. Here’s what’s accepted:

Proof of vaccination

COVID-19 digital certificate in the Express Plus Medicare app
COVID-19 digital certificate in your smartphone wallet
COVID-19 digital certificate on a Medicare online account through MyGov
COVID-19 digital certificate – printed
Immunisation history statement shown on a Medicare online account through MyGov
Immunisation history statement – printed

Medical exemption

COVID-19 medical clearance notice shown as a digital pdf or printed copy
COVID-19 medical exemption form shown as a printed copy. Must be signed by a doctor.

You will soon be able to add your proof of vaccination to the Service NSW app so you can easily show it at the same time as you are checking in.

See examples: proof of vaccination or medical exemption (PDF, 1.12MB)

For further information on obtaining your proof of vaccination: Service NSW – Get proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Expect Requirement for Proof of Vaccination from November 11

Schools to reopen earlier

Clearer travel rules

From 11 October you’ll need to prove your vaccination status

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Expect Requirement for Proof of Vaccination from November 11

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Clearer travel rules

From 11 October you’ll need to prove your vaccination status

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