Vaccination Passport: How to get it and where it is needed

Quebecers are now required to show proof of vaccination in order to take part in certain activities or visit some businesses.

The vaccination passport is required for all Quebecers 13 years of age or older. If you don't have the passport app, or can't or don't want to get it, you can show a paper version of your QR code or a picture of it on your phone.

Travellers to Quebec must show proof of vaccination from their province or country and photo ID.

You can access the vaccination passport for travel within and outside of Canada on the Quebec government website. It's the same page and form for both the regular QR code and the one for travel. Once your identity is confirmed you'll be given the option to download one or the other (or both).

Download the apps

• Vaxicode for iPhones and iPads
• Vaxicode Verif for iPhones and iPads (for businesses)
• Vaxicode for Android devices
• Vaxicode Verif for Android devices (for businesses)

Activities and places the passport is required:

• Bars (including for terrasse service)
• Restaurants (including for terrasse service, not for takeout)
• Gyms
• Movie Theatres
• Theatres
• Concert halls
• Night clubs
• Microbreweries
• Bowling alleys
• Amusement parks
• Theme parks
• Casinos
• Bingo halls
• Zoos
• Escape rooms
• Outdoor events/festivals with more than 50 people
• Arcades
• Water parks
• Arenas
• Stadiums
• Auditoriums
• Cruises
• Paintball
• Laser Tag
• Karting
• Bio dome, Planetarium, Insectarium
• Botanical Gardens
• Trade fairs and Exhibitions

Sports and physical activities

The vaccination passport is required for the following (organized) activities:

• Hockey
• Soccer
• Ringette
• Basketball
• Football
• Rugby
• Baseball
• Softball
• Handball
• Kin-Ball
• Volleyball
• Water polo
• Lacrosse
• Karate
• Judo
• Boxing
• Kick-boxing
• Wrestling
• Taekwondo
• Squash
• Spike ball
• Wall ball
• Racquetball
• Doubles tennis
• Badminton
• Pickle ball
• Table tennis
• Doubles rowing
• Canoeing (two or more)
• Dragon boat
• Rafting
• Artistic swimming in pairs and in teams;
• Pairs figure skating
• Cheerleading
• Curling
• Ultimate Frisbee
• CrossFit
• Speed skating
• Fencing

The following sports/activities require the vaccination passport when being practiced indoors only:

• Rock climbing
• Weight lifting
• Swimming
• Diving
• Dance
• Trampoline
• All activities offered in a group lesson or training session (spinning, Pilates, yoga, swim lessons, etc.)

Sports and activities exceptions:

• Professional/High level sports
• Sport-Études practices*/Gym class
• Practicing with members of the same household
• No passport is required to use free outdoor facilities: tennis courts, basketball court, and outdoor rink

* While the passport is not required for Sport-Études students to take part in practices, every student-athlete is required to be fully vaccinated in order to take part in inter-school activities/competitions

The passport is not required for the following outdoor activities:

• Tennis
• Golf
• Archery
• Horseback riding
• Downhill/Cross-Country skiing
• Snowboarding
• Water skiing
• Mountain biking

The vaccination passport is not required in the following places and activities:

• Restaurant drive-through/take-out
• Grocery stores
• Pharmacies
• Libraries
• Museums
• Private gatherings
• Weddings
• Funerals
• Places of worship
• Spas/Saunas
• Massage therapy
• Driving lessons
• Hotel stays
• Hunting/Fishing