Do I need a COVID-19 vaccine to obtain residency?

A separate, universal COVID-19 vaccination requirement cannot be assumed to apply to every residencia category.

Answer

No single universal COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be assumed for every residence category. Current vaccination requirements depend on age, medical protocol and the chosen procedure.

Do not obtain an additional dose solely for an immigration file unless a medical institution requests it. Gather any vaccination card, foreign certificates and dated records so the doctor can see what has already been done.

Missing old documents are no reason to create a fictitious certificate. A doctor may suggest reconstructing records, immunity testing or an individual schedule. For residency, proper medical documentation matters—not a separate COVID-19 vaccination record.

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