Green pass Italy: what it is, how it works, how to get it

Green pass in Italy, the Covid 19 green certificate has been online since yesterday after Prime Minister Draghi gave the green light to the new dpcm that anticipated the dissemination of the digital document that will make it easier to access events and facilities in our country and that will facilitate commuting in Europe from 1 July. But what is it, how does it work and, above all, how to get it? The government website dedicated to certification responds. Read also What is the Green pass The Green Certification COVID-19 – EU digital COVID certificate was born on the proposal of the European Commission to facilitate the free and safe movement of citizens in the European Union during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a digital and printable (paper) certification, which contains a two-dimensional barcode (QR Code) and a qualified electronic seal. In Italy, it is issued only through the national platform of the Ministry of Health.The Certification certifies one of the following conditions: having been vaccinated against COVID-19, being negative on the molecular or rapid antigen test in the last 48 hours, being cured of COVID- 19 in the last six months Italy – The COVID-19 green certification can be requested in our country to participate in public events, to access nursing homes or other facilities, to move in and out of territories classified in the “red zone” or “orange zone”. Regions and autonomous provinces may envisage other uses of the COVID-19 green certification. From 1 July the COVID-19 green certification will be valid as EU digital COVID certificate and will make it easier to travel to and from all countries of the European Union and the Schengen area Europe – The European Regulation on the green certification COVID-19 – EU digital COVID certificate, approved on 9 June 2021 by the European Parliament, provides that EU states cannot impose further travel restrictions on certificate holders – such as quarantine, self-isolation or testing – unless “they are necessary and proportionate to safeguard public health “. The European Commission has created a common technical platform (gateway), active from 1 June 2021, to ensure that certificates issued by European states can be verified across the EU. The Certification will remain in force for one year starting from July 1st How the Green Pass works In Italy, the Ministry of Health issues the COVID-19 Green Certification through the National Platform, based on the data transmitted by the Regions and Autonomous Provinces. Here are the main operating characteristics: After vaccination or a negative test or recovery from COVID-19, the Certification is automatically issued in digital and printable format from the national platform.When the Certification is available, you will receive a message via SMS or email , to the contacts you communicated when you had the vaccine or the test or you were issued the certificate of recovery; the message contains an authentication code (AUTHCODE) and short instructions to recover the certification.You can acquire the Certification from different channels independently: on this site with access via digital identity (Spid / Cie) or with Health Card (or with the Identity document if you are not registered with the SSN) in combination with the unique code received via email or SMS; in the electronic health record; through the “Immuni” App. The certification contains a QR Code with essential information. To the operators authorized to check you must show only the QR Code both in the digital version, directly from a smartphone or tablet, and in the paper version.The verification of the authenticity of the certificate is carried out by authorized operators, for example in ports and airports, exclusively via VerificationC19 app, in respect of privacy. If the certificate is valid, the verifier will only see a graphic sign on his mobile device (green light) and your personal data: name and surname and date of birth. The verifier may also ask you to show a valid identity document.If you do not have digital tools, you can retrieve the certificate both in digital and paper version with the Health Card and with the help of an intermediary: medical doctor general, pediatrician of free choice, pharmacist.The Certification is free for everyone, available in Italian and English and, for the territories where bilingualism is in force, also in French or German.The COVID-19 green certifications associated with all vaccinations carried out starting from December 27, 2020 will be automatically generated by June 28. For a transitional period, until June 30, 2021, the documentation issued by the ASL, laboratories, doctors and pharmacies certifying the vaccination, the recovery from ” infection or the negative result of a molecular or antigen test carried out in the previous 48 hours will have the same validity as the COVID green certification -19 – EU digital COVID certificate.The certificate is not a travel document. Scientific data related to vaccination, testing and recovery from COVID-19 continue to evolve, also in light of new variants of the virus that cause concern. Before traveling, check the applicable public health measures and related restrictions applicable at the place of destination. More channels have been provided, with or without digital identity, in full autonomy or with help. All certifications associated with vaccinations will be made available by June 28th. If you have received the code for vaccination, negative test or recovery from COVID-19 via text message or email, you can already download the Green Certification. The green Certification COVID-19, in Europe “EU Digital COVID Certificate”, is issued in Italy by the Ministry of Health in digital and printable format. With digital identity – After having authenticated with your SPID or CIE credentials, you can acquire the Green Certification COVID – 19 through the dedicated government website. With Health Card or Identity Document – You can obtain COVID – 19 Green Certification without using digital identity (SPID or CIE). If you have the Health Card, enter: the last 8 digits of the identification number of your health card, the expiration date of the same, one of the unique codes received with: the molecular swab (CUN), the rapid antigenic swab (NRFE), the certificate of healing (NUCG). As an alternative to these codes, you can enter the authorization code (AUTHCODE) received via e-mail or SMS to the addresses you communicated during the health service.If you do not have the Health Card, as you are not registered with the SSN – Insert: the type and number of the document you provided when executing the swab or issuing the healing certificate, its expiration date, one of the unique codes received with: the molecular swab (CUN), the rapid antigenic swab (NRFE) , the certificate of healing (NUCG). As an alternative to these codes, you can enter the authorization code (AUTHCODE) received via e-mail or SMS to the addresses you communicated during the health service.Through the Electronic Health Record – You can acquire the green COVID-19 certification by accessing your File Electronic Healthcare, in the manner provided for in your region of assistance. The COVID-19 Green Certification is made available in downloadable and printable format (PDF). Through the Immuni App – You can acquire the COVID-19 Green Certification using the Immuni App through the appropriate section “EU digital COVID certificate” visible on the screen initial of the APP. To obtain the COVID-19 green certification you must enter: the last 8 digits of the identification number of the health card, the expiration date of the same, one of the unique codes received with: the molecular swab (CUN), the rapid antigen swab (NRFE) , the certificate of healing (NUCG). As an alternative to these codes, you can enter the authorization code (AUTHCODE) received via e-mail or SMS to the contact details you provided during the health service. The COVID-19 Green Certification is shown on the screen and the QR code saved in the mobile device so that it can be viewed and shown even in offline mode. Through the IO App – You will soon be able to acquire the COVID-19 Green Certification using the IO App, by receiving a message directly each time the National Platform issues a certificate in the name of you With the help of general practitioners, pediatricians of free choice, pharmacies – The doctor and pharmacist, by accessing the Health Card System with their credentials, will be able to recover your COVID-19 Green Certification. They will need your tax code and the data of the Health Card that you will have to show them. The COVID-19 Green Certification will be delivered to you in paper or digital format.