Validity of the certificate in the Republic of Latvia
(!) The introduction of the term of validity of the vaccination certificate has been cancelled in the Republic of Latvia.
The validity of the vaccination certificate can be applied to enter certain countries of the Member States of the European Union (EU) and Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and the Swiss Confederation. The vaccination certificate is valid for 9 months (270 days), regardless of the name of the vaccine.
The requirements for the validity of the vaccination certificate for various services, visiting catering establishments and other services in a given country are determined on a country-by-country basis. Therefore, before going to your chosen destination, it is advisable to check the national requirements for the validity and domestic use of the vaccination certificate. The requirements set by other countries are not related to the legislation of the Republic of Latvia, as well as to the validity periods set for the vaccination certificate. At the same time, it should be noted that the validity period of the certificate for the use within the country may be less than the nine-month period set for entry.
Therefore, before travelling to another Member State of the European Union, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein or the Swiss Confederation, the NHS encourages all citizens to find out information regarding the country’s:
- entry requirements (presenting the certificate in electronic or paper form, requirement regarding a COVID test etc.)
- requirements regarding the validity of the vaccination certificate and its use within the country;
- other requirements for tourists entering and staying in the country during a COVID pandemic.
Citizens can find out the said information by contacting the national Contact Point or information point. Contact Points’ phone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on the NHS website www.vmnvd.gov.lv under “Contacting the Contact Point”. You can also contact the responsible national regulatory authority of the relevant country to find out more. Information on the entry and residence requirements imposed by the Member States of the European Union during the COVID pandemic is collected by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Press and Communications and published on https://reopen.europa.eu/.
How to find out the validity period of a certificate?
1) A certificate expiration message is displayed on each user's profile on www.covid19sertifikats.lv website.
2) You can calculate the expiry date by looking at the date of vaccination on your certificate. The date of vaccination is displayed in the "Date of vaccination" section of the full version of the certificate (PDF) (the full version is available by logging on to www.covid19sertifikats.lv).
How soon does a booster vaccine certificate become valid?
The booster vaccination certificate becomes valid for use after the vaccination authority has entered the vaccination data in E-health. At the same time, it should be noted that information on vaccinations administered is entered into the system by healthcare facilities within 48 h of vaccination.
Different life situations and validity of the certificate
If primary vaccination is administered, what is the validity period of the vaccination certificate?
If the primary vaccination was done:
- with two doses of Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca), Comirnaty (Pfizer-BioNTech) or Spikevax (Moderna) - the certificate is valid for 9 months (270 days).
- with one dose of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) - the certificate is valid for 5 months (150 days).
It is recommended to get a booster vaccination and a booster certificate. The booster vaccination certificate has no expiry date.
If an individual has first recovered from COVID two or more times and then received one dose of vaccine, does the certificate expire?
In this case, the vaccination certificate is valid for 9 months (270 days). It is recommended to get a booster vaccination and a booster certificate. The booster vaccination certificate has no expiry date. At the same time, it should be noted that the fact of recovery must be confirmed by a positive laboratory RNA test.
If an individual has first received one dose of Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca), Comirnaty (Pfizer-BioNTech) or Spikevax (Moderna) and then recovered from COVID, does the certificate expire?
In this case, the individual may use the COVID recovery certificate which is valid for 6 months (180 days). To obtain a vaccination certificate without an expiry date, one need to complete a primary vaccination course. At the same time, it should be noted that the fact of recovery must be confirmed by a positive laboratory RNA test.
If you have received two doses of Vaxzevria, Comirnaty or Spikevax and have subsequently recovered from Covid-19 - does the certificate have a expiry date?
In this case, the certificate has no expiration date. At the same time, it should be noted that the fact of recovery must be confirmed by a positive laboratory RNA test.
If an individual has first completed the primary vaccination with one dose of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) and then recovered from COVID, does the certificate expire?
In this case, the vaccination certificate is valid for 9 months (270 days). A booster vaccination is required to obtain a vaccination certificate with no expiry date. At the same time, it should be noted that the fact of recovery must be confirmed by a positive laboratory RNA test.
If an individual has first recovered from COVID and then completed primary vaccination course with a single dose of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), and then received a single dose of Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca), Comirnaty (Pfizer-BioNTech) or Spikevax (Moderna) - does the certificate expire?
In this case, the vaccination certificate has no expiry date. At the same time, it should be noted that the fact of recovery must be confirmed by a positive laboratory RNA test.
If you have recovered from COVID and then received two vaccinations - does the certificate have a expiry date?
In this case, the certificate has no expiration date. At the same time, it should be noted that the fact of recovery must be confirmed by a positive laboratory RNA test.
Administered 1st dose, then recovered from COVID, and then administered 2nd dose - does the certificate have a expiry date?
In this case, the certificate has no expiration date. At the same time, it should be noted that the fact of recovery must be confirmed by a positive laboratory RNA test.
Other questions and answers
How many vaccinations should be given as part of a booster vaccination course?
One booster dose of one vaccine is given as part of a booster course.
How do I sign up for a booster dose?
- On portal www.manavakcina.lv.
- By calling your GP or the nearest outpatient clinic (clinic, health center, etc.).