You can now check your vaccination record or that of your children and download an electronic certificate through the Suishenban app, which also offers international language versions.

Digital vaccination records remove the inconvenience of carrying paper certificates and eliminate the risk of losing them. For families preparing for daycare, kindergarten, or primary school enrollment, the digital record makes it easier to review vaccination status and identify any missed doses so that timely catch-up vaccinations can be arranged.

To obtain a digital vaccination certificate, open the Suishenban app, or mini program on Alipay and WeChat, and enter "电子预防接种证" (electronic vaccination certificate) in the search bar on the homepage.

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Click the "Chinese (中文)" button in the top-right corner to switch between Chinese, English, French, German, and Arabic versions.

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Switch the profile from "Myself" to "Children" and click "Application" to start the application process and fill in the required details.

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Click "Vaccination Information" to see the full vaccination records.

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The following are some typical Q&As regarding the eletronic vaccination certificate.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for an electronic vaccination certificate?

A: Anyone who has been vaccinated in Shanghai and has an established electronic vaccination record is eligible to apply for an electronic vaccination certificate.

Q: Can foreign nationals apply for an electronic vaccination certificate?

A: Yes. Foreign nationals can apply for an electronic vaccination certificate.

Q: How to use the electronic vaccination certificate?

A: When receiving a vaccination, you can present the electronic certificate via the Suishenban app or by showing your "Suishenma" QR code for scanning to proceed with vaccination.

Note: At present, both the electronic vaccination certificate and the paper vaccination document are used concurrently. Therefore, it is still necessary to bring your paper vaccination document when getting vaccinated.

If you need assistance when applying for or using the electronic vaccination certificate, you can call 400-8366086 for consultation (service hours: 9 am-6 pm).

 

Updated on Jan 7, 2026

Source: Shanghai Municipal Commission of Health