Children under 18 and the NHS COVID Pass

Posted on July 26th, 2022

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/nhs-covid-pass/children-under-18-and-the-nhs-covid-pass/

If you’re aged 5 to 17 years old, you can get an NHS COVID Pass for travel if you’re going abroad.

Children under 5 cannot get an NHS COVID Pass. They may need to show proof of a negative test when travelling.

You do not need an NHS COVID Pass to go to domestic events and venues in England.

Age 5 to 11

You can request an NHS COVID Pass online for a child aged 5 to 11 if you are their parent or legal guardian.

Their NHS COVID Pass can be sent by email immediately if they:

• live in England or the Isle of Man
• have a mobile phone number or email address on their GP record – check with the GP surgery if you’re not sure

If your child lives in Wales, or does not have a phone number or email address on their GP record you can get an NHS COVID Pass letter. This can take up to 7 working days to arrive.

Age 12 or over

You can get an NHS COVID Pass online if you’re aged 12 or over. You’ll be asked to create an NHS login if you do not have one already.

Age 13 or over

You can get an NHS COVID Pass online or using the NHS App if you’re 13 or over. You’ll be asked to create an NHS login if you do not have one already.

If you do not have an NHS Login, and you’re aged 13 to 15, you can request an NHS COVID Pass online to be emailed to you immediately.

If you need an NHS COVID Pass in other formats

You can also get an NHS COVID Pass in other formats (a letter, audio, big print or Braille) using the Get your NHS COVID Pass letter service.

These can take up to 7 working days to arrive.