How to Register Vaccine Certificates Issued Outside the UAE in the Al Hosn App

The UAE now accepts Covid-19 vaccine certificates issued abroad, and here's how to register it in your Al Hosn App account

Posted on

16 August 2021

| Last updated on 31 August 2021

Covid-19 vaccine certificates issued outside of the UAE

Here's how people can register Covid-19 vaccination certificates issued overseas.

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) announced that individuals can register certificates for approved Covid-19 vaccines taken outside the UAE via the Smart app or the smartservices.ica.gov.ae, reported uaebarq.

Once registered, the same information will also appear in your Al Hosn app account.

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Which Covid-19 vaccines are eligible?

The following vaccines, if received outside of the UAE, will be considered:

AstraZeneca, or Covishield
Moderna
Sinopharm, or Sinovac
Pfizer
Sputnik

Those who successfully complete the process and are able to get their certificates approved in the UAE will be able to enjoy the same benefits as those that got their vaccines in the emirates.

Alhosn app has new features to help protect your health. Download or update the app to see your status (green, grey or red) based on your most recent PCR test and vaccination status, as well as vaccination information and certificate, any travel testing and a live QR code. pic.twitter.com/JAckY2lxKq

— Al Hosn App (@AlHosnApp) August 10, 2021

How to register a Covid-19 vaccine certificate issued overseas

1. Visit the ICA Smart Services portal.

You can also login using your 'UAE Pass', or use the ICA smart app.

2. Complete the form online.

Register and complete the 'Register Arrivals' form and upload a copy of your Covid-19 vaccination certificate issued abroad.

You will receive an SMS and a download link for the Al Hosn app.

3. Receive your number.

Once you arrive in the UAE, temporary visitors will get a Unified Identification Number (UID) either at the airport or through the ICA website or smart app.

4. Register your Al Hosn account.

Sign up on Al Hosn using the UID and the phone number you used on your 'Register Arrivals' form, or the number you used when taking a PCR test in the emirates.

You will receive a one-time passcode (OTP) to complete the Al Hosn registration process.

Once signed up successfully, you'll be able to check your Covid-19 health status, vaccine information, PCR test results, etc.

Alhosn app has new features to help protect your health. Download or update the app to see your status (green, grey or red) based on your most recent PCR test and vaccination status, as well as vaccination information and certificate, any travel testing and a live QR code. pic.twitter.com/lwjp3zZBPR

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@admediaoffice) August 10, 2021