Since June 7, the so-called Covid certificates have been gradually issued by the cantons. A Covid certificate is given to those who have been fully vaccinated, have recovered from a corona infection or have received a negative test result. The validity of the certificate varies accordingly.
A corresponding app is available for smartphone users, in which the certificate can be stored digitally and presented. IPhone users can download the app here, link opens in a new window, for Android devices, the app is available here, link opens in a new window. The certificate can also be printed out from PDF.
The certificates are issued by the cantons. You can see what you have to do to obtain a certificate in your canton of residence and when it will be ready in our constantly updated overview. Further information on the Covid certificate is also available on the relevant FOPH website, link opens in a new window.
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Aargau:, link will open in a new window Those who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can apply for the Covid certificate online here, link will open in a new window. People who have recovered from the disease in the last 180 days can apply for their certificate here from the federal government, the link will open in a new window. The certificate should be available “in July” for those who tested negative.
Appenzell Innerrhoden:, link will open in a new window Fully vaccinated persons can request the certificate online here, link will open in a new window. Those who have recovered can obtain their certificate from the federal website., Link opens in a new window Certificates for those who have been tested are issued directly at the test location.
Appenzell Ausserrhoden:, Link will open in a new window Certificates for those who have recovered can be applied for online , Link will open in a new window. Since June 21, people who have already been fully vaccinated have received an SMS or a letter to obtain the certificate or they will receive the certificate with the second vaccination. Those who have been tested should receive the certificate directly from the test locations from the end of June.
Basel-Land:, The link will open in a new window Those who have already been fully vaccinated will automatically receive the certificate by SMS or letter by the end of June - or after the second vaccination. Those who have recovered can obtain their certificate via the federal website., Link opens in a new window Certificates for those who have been tested are expected to be delivered directly to the app or issued at the test locations from the end of June.
Basel-Stadt:, The link will open in a new window People who have already been fully vaccinated have automatically received the certificate by SMS or letter since 21 June. Anyone who receives the second vaccination later will receive the certificate directly at the vaccination. Those who have recovered can obtain their certificate via the federal website., Link opens in a new window Certificates for those who have been tested are expected to be issued directly by the test laboratories or at the test locations from the end of June.
Berne:, Link will open in a new window Fully vaccinated people who have given their consent to electronic proof in the vaccination application Vacme, Link will open in a new window can download their certificate from the Vacme portal or give their consent afterwards. If you make an appointment for a vaccination by phone, you will receive the certificate by letter. Those who have recovered can obtain their certificate via the federal website., Link opens in a new window From June 30, those who have been tested will receive their certificate directly in the app (PCR) or it will be issued by the testing institution (antigen).
Freiburg:, The link will open in a new window Since June 19, people who have been fully vaccinated have received information on how to download the certificate as an SMS or letter. Anyone who receives the second vaccination dose after June 19 will receive the certificate automatically as a PDF or on site. Those who have recovered can obtain their certificate via the federal website, link opens in a new window. From the end of June, those who have been tested will receive their certificate directly in the app (PCR) or it will be issued by the testing institution (antigen).
Geneva:, The link will open in a new window A test phase ran in Geneva between June 14th and 28th. From the end of the month, everyone who is entitled to a certificate can apply for one.
Glarus:, Link will open in a new window Those who have recovered can apply for their Covid certificate online, Link will open in a new window from the federal government. People who have been fully vaccinated will receive an SMS with a registration link for a certificate to the cell phone number they have provided. Those who have been vaccinated and have not provided a cell phone number will receive a letter. From the end of June, a Covid certificate can also be applied for directly at the Corona test.
Graubünden:, link will open in a new window Vaccinated people can apply for the Covid certificate from June 21st via the cantonal system, link will open in a new window. Anyone who is vaccinated for the second time after June 21st will receive the certificate directly digitally or, if desired, directly after the vaccination on site. Those who have recovered can apply to the federal government for their Covid certificate online, the link will open in a new window. From the end of June, those who have been tested will receive their certificate directly in the app (PCR) or it will be issued by the testing institution (antigen).
Jura:, The link will open in a new window Those who have been fully vaccinated can order the certificate on the canton's website. The certificates will not be issued until the end of June. People who will be fully vaccinated from the beginning of July will receive the certificate directly at the vaccination center. Click here for the forms, the link will open in a new window. Those who have recovered can apply to the federal government for their Covid certificate online, the link will open in a new window.
Lucerne:, The link will open in a new window Anyone who has been vaccinated twice before June 14 should receive the certificate directly (by SMS or post) or receive the relevant instructions. Persons who receive their second vaccination after June 14th will receive their certificate directly from the vaccination center (GP practices from June 21st). Those who have recovered can apply to the federal government for their Covid certificate online, the link will open in a new window. After negative test results, the certificates will be issued directly by the laboratories and test centers from the end of June.
Neuchâtel:, The link will open in a new window Since June 21, the certificate has been issued by the vaccination centers directly after the second vaccination. Anyone who has already received the second vaccination earlier will receive the document by SMS or post. Those who have recovered can apply to the federal government for their Covid certificate online, the link will open in a new window. From the end of June, people with a negative test result will receive their certificate directly in the app (PCR) or it will be issued by the testing institution (antigen).
Nidwalden:, The link will open in a new window Fully vaccinated people will receive an SMS or a letter as soon as their certificate is available, probably towards the end of June. You can then use this to trigger the delivery of the certificate. From the beginning of July, the certificate should be issued immediately after the second vaccination. Those who have recovered can apply to the federal government for their Covid certificate online, the link will open in a new window. From the end of June, people with a negative test result should receive their certificate directly in the app (PCR) or it will be issued by the testing institution (antigen).
Obwalden:, Link will open in a new window Those who have recovered can apply for their Covid certificate online, Link will open in a new window from the federal government. All people who are fully vaccinated will get it in the next few weeks. Persons who tested negative receive the certificate directly from the test institute.
St. Gallen:, link will open in a new window All fully vaccinated persons can apply for a certificate via the cantonal vaccination portal wir-impfen.ch, link will open in a new window. As soon as the certificate is ready, the user will be informed. Those who have recovered can apply to the federal government for their Covid certificate online, the link will open in a new window. The certificate for negative test results is expected to be issued from the end of June.
Schaffhausen:, The link will open in a new window Since June 14, the certificate has been issued directly at the canton's vaccination center after the second vaccination. People who have previously been fully vaccinated will automatically receive the certificate by the end of June. Those who have recovered can apply to the federal government for their Covid certificate online, the link will open in a new window. The certificate for negative test results can probably be issued from the end of June.
Solothurn:, The link will open in a new window Since June 17, the certificate after the second vaccination has been issued automatically as a PDF or, if desired, directly at the vaccination center. Anyone who has previously been vaccinated twice will receive an SMS or a letter with a link with which they can apply for the certificate. Those who have recovered can apply to the federal government for their Covid certificate online, the link will open in a new window. The certificate for negative test results can probably be issued from the end of June.
Schwyz:, The link will open in a new window The first Covid certificates have been issued since June 21. People who have recovered can apply for the certificate online, the link will open in a new window from the federal government. Fully vaccinated people receive their certificate directly after the last vaccination in the vaccination center, in the pharmacy or in the doctor's office. People who have previously been fully vaccinated will be contacted by SMS or post by the end of June 2021. The certificate for negative test results can probably be issued from the end of June.
Ticino:, The link will open in a new window Since June 14, the Covid certificates have been issued directly with the second vaccination. From June 21, people who have previously been fully vaccinated will receive a link via SMS, email or letter with which they can apply for the certificate. People who have recovered can apply for the certificate online, the link will open in a new window from the federal government. The certificate for negative test results is expected to be available from the end of June.
Thurgau:, The link will open in a new window Since June 15, the Covid certificates have been issued directly with the second vaccination. People who have previously been fully vaccinated will receive a link via SMS or letter with which they can apply for the certificate. People who have recovered can apply for the certificate online, the link will open in a new window from the federal government. The certificate for negative test results is expected to be available from the end of June.
Uri:, The link will open in a new window Since June 18, the vaccination centers have been issuing the certificate directly after full vaccination. People who have previously been fully vaccinated should have received a link via SMS or letter by June 26 with which they can apply for the certificate. People who have recovered can apply for the certificate online, the link will open in a new window from the federal government. The certificate for negative test results is expected to be available from the end of June.
Vaud:, The link will open in a new window From June 22nd, the vaccination centers will issue the certificate directly after the complete vaccination. Persons who have previously been fully vaccinated and have given their consent to a vaccination certificate will automatically receive the certificate by the end of June at the latest. Anyone who received the first dose of vaccination before May 5 must first give their consent to data processing. These people receive an SMS or a letter. People who have recovered can apply for the certificate online, the link will open in a new window from the federal government. The certificate for negative test results is expected to be available from July 1st.
Valais:, The link will open in a new window Since June 18, the certificates for the second vaccination have been handed out in the vaccination centers (pharmacies and doctor's surgeries: June 28). Since June 19, people who have previously been fully vaccinated have received a link via SMS or letter with which they can apply for the certificate. People who have recovered can apply for the certificate online, the link will open in a new window from the federal government. The certificate for negative test results has been gradually introduced at the laboratories and test centers since June 14th.
Zug:, The link opens in a new window Since June 21, the Covid certificates are issued directly on site after full vaccination. People who have previously been fully vaccinated will receive a link via SMS or letter by the end of June with which they can apply for the certificate. People who have recovered can apply for the certificate online, the link will open in a new window from the federal government. The certificate for negative test results will be available from June 21st.
Zurich:, The link will open in a new window Since June 14, people who have been fully vaccinated have received the link to the Covid certificate via SMS, provided they have registered using the VacMe vaccination tool and have given their consent to the data being passed on. The consent can also be entered later in the vaccination tool. Anyone who has registered by telephone and consented to the transfer will receive the certificate by post by the end of June. A solution for people who were vaccinated in a doctor's office, in a home or in a hospital should be available by the end of June. Those who have recovered can apply for the certificate online, Link will open in a new window from the federal government. The certificate for negative test results will be available from the end of June.
