Patient Q&A
Patient Q&A: Can foreign nationals get a digital vaccination certificate in Shanghai?
Shanghai's official healthcare guide says foreign nationals can apply for an electronic vaccination certificate if they were vaccinated in Shanghai and have an established electronic vaccination record, with access available through Suishenban and supported language options including Arabic.
Question: If I or my child received vaccinations in Shanghai, can a foreign national obtain an electronic vaccination certificate for record-keeping or school-related paperwork?
Answer: Shanghai's official guide says yes, foreign nationals can apply for an electronic vaccination certificate, provided the vaccination was given in Shanghai and an electronic vaccination record has already been established. The same page says users can access the service through the Suishenban app or its Alipay and WeChat mini programs, and that interface language options include English, French, German, and Arabic.
For families planning school enrollment, follow-up immunization checks, or general document organization during a medical stay, this can be a useful administrative tool. It remains important to confirm whether a specific school, clinic, or authority will accept the electronic certificate alone or also requires paper records or additional verification.