How to Add Vaccination Certificate in Germany

Last updated: 1/29/2026Reading time: 4 min
Verified for Germany

This guide uses the official AusweisApp app name and Online-Ausweis (eID) authentication, verified from government sources.

Country

Germany

⏱️ Time Required

2 minutes

📊 Difficulty

easy

📄 Document

COVID-19 or General Vaccination Certificate

What You Need

  • Vaccination record from healthcare provider
  • Health insurance credential in wallet (recommended)

Step-by-Step Instructions for Germany

1

Open AusweisApp

2

Tap \'Add Document\' → \'Health\' → \'Vaccination Certificate\'

3

Choose import source: Healthcare provider OR QR code

4

If provider: Log in to their patient portal, authorize

5

If QR code: Scan vaccination QR code from paper certificate

6

Verify vaccination details (dates, vaccine types)

7

Authenticate with biometric (using Online-Ausweis (eID))

8

Certificate added to wallet

Troubleshooting

⚠️Common Issues & Solutions

If QR code won\'t scan: Ensure good lighting, clean camera lens

If provider not integrated: Request they join EUDI Wallet program

If dates wrong: Contact healthcare provider to update records

If expired: Get booster, then add updated certificate

Germany-specific help: If issues persist, contact AusweisApp support via https://www.ausweisapp.bund.de

Benefits

Travel requirements (show proof quickly)
Healthcare visits abroad
School/work requirements
Digital updates for new vaccinations

Need Help with Other Credentials?

See all available guides for AusweisApp in Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions

Verwandte Leitfäden

Quellen

Informationen anhand offizieller Quellen verifiziert (2/16/2026)

  1. [1]Germany EUDI Wallet Official
  2. [2]EUDI Wallet User Guide

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