Frequently Asked Questions

A COVID-19 digital certificate proof of vaccination automatically generated when at least two TGA approved COVID vaccinations are added to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

It features a coat-of-arms hologram and includes the holder’s name, date of birth and a ‘validity tick’.

An Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI) is a unique 16 digit number used to identify an individual for health care purposes.

It helps health professionals to ensure that the correct information is associated with the correct individual.

An IHI is automatically issued to an individual enrolled in Medicare.

Those who are not eligible for Medicare must apply for an IHI before their vaccinations can be recorded in the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

A myGov account is a simple and secure way to access online government services.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is obtained by signing in to the individual’s myGov.

To obtain proof of COVID vaccination in Australia, you must set up a myGov account and then apply for an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI).

Once your identity is confirmed with an IHI, you need to link your vaccinations to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

Only Government recognised vaccination providers in Australia can link vaccination information directly to AIR.