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COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate on KuwaitMosafer.com

Kuwait : Friday, January 15, 2021

KuwaitMosafer.com developed by National Aviation Services (NAS) under the guidance of the Kuwait Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGCA) to facilitate travel through Kuwait, launched one of the world’s first vaccine passports, the Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate under the auspices of the Kuwait Ministry of Health (MOH). The Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate is linked to the Kuwait MOH vaccine records enabling passengers to view or share them where required. This contactless method will ensure faster processing and hassle free travel for all passengers as well as airport and airline authorities.

It was proudly announced by Kuwait’s Minister of Health, Dr Basel Al Sabah.

Below is a media brief explaining the details.

  • With travel slowly regaining momentum in the country, local authorities are driving efforts to implement safer practices and protect the well-being of the Kuwaiti population.
  • An important part of this is the COVID-19 vaccination anticipated to become a mandatory requirement for travel.
  • While the vaccine brings new hope to the world, it also comes with a challenge to authenticate vaccination documents and prevent forgery. Fake vaccination documents like PCR certificates; pose a huge risk of COVID-19 exposure to travelers and the general population.
  • The KuwaitMosafer.com Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate is on par with global innovations attempting to implement border control policies for safer travel practices.
  • In July 2020, the Kuwait Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGCA), introduced KuwaitMosafer.com a first of its kind online platform developed by National Aviation Services (NAS) to facilitate travel requirements for all passengers travelling through Kuwait International Airport.
  • All passengers are required to register on KuwaitMosafer.com when travelling through Kuwait.
  • Over 225,000 passengers are currently registered on KuwaitMosafer.com.
  • Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate on KuwaitMosafer.com facilitates verification and authentication of vaccination documents of passengers travelling through Kuwait quickly and easily.
  • Through the Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate, passengers can view their vaccination record, share a QR code or keep track of further vaccination requirements. This makes it easier and quicker for processing and eliminates the need to carry paper documents.
  • The process is simple:
    i. Register on KuwaitMosafer.com
    ii. Click on the Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate to view or share your record.
    iii. Generate a QR code (valid for 10 minutes each time) and share it where required.
    iv. The QR code can be scanned to verify and authenticate your online records.
  • To maintain data privacy, the QR code is valid only for 10 minutes. A fresh QR code will be generated each time, making it completely safe and secure.
  • The Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate is free for use of all passengers regardless of how many times a QR code is requested.
  • KuwaitMosafer.com offers a single platform to facilitate all travel requirements including travel insurance, health checks or declarations, online check-in, flight check-in slots, lounge or meet and assist services, etc.
  • KuwaitMosafer.com also offers a 24X7 help desk facility to assist passengers by WhatsApp +965 97282888 or email customer.service@kuwaitmosafer.com