Key Points
- Vaccine certificate validity reduced from 12 months to nine months
Overview
On February 1, 2022, the government of Qatar will reduce the validity of its vaccination certificate to nine months following the second dose of an approved vaccine. Currently, the approved two-dose vaccines include Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and AstraZeneca. After nine months, individuals fully vaccinated with these vaccines will no longer be considered vaccinated and need to obtain a booster dose.
What are the Changes?
On February 1, 2022, the government of Qatar will reduce the certificate validity period for fully vaccinated individuals vaccinated with any of the approved two-dose vaccines in the country.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Qatar’s website for additional updates and information.
Source: Ministry of Public Health, Qatar
