The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has issued important guidelines for UAE residents and citizens who have received their COVID-19 vaccine outside the UAE and are seeking to register the vaccination on the Al Hosn app - the UAE's official vaccine registry app.

In this regard, the ADPHC has issued guidelines to be fulfilled to register their vaccination status on the Al Hosn app.

The first step for residents and citizens is to ensure that the COVID-19 vaccine they receive outside the UAE is among those approved by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) as well as the World Health Organisation (WHO). These are:

• Pfizer-BioNTech

• Sinopharm

• Hyatvax

• Sputnik V

• Oxford/AstraZeneca

• Moderna

• Covishield

• Janssen (Johnson & Johnson)

• Sinovac

Furthermore, the vaccine must have been taken after October 1, 2020.

What all details the vaccine certificate must include?

The following information must be included in the vaccine certificate:

• Name of the vaccine recipient

• Vaccine recipient identifier (and in case the Emirates ID is not available, Unified Number in passport)

• Vaccine name (or manufacturer name)

• Batch number/lot number

• Vaccination date

• Place of vaccination, including country name

How to register the vaccine?

After checking all guidelines mentioned above, the individual is required to visit an authorised medical centre in Abu Dhabi to confirm medical evaluation. They can set up an appointment by calling

1. Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) on 800 50 or

2. Mubadala Healthcare on 800 4959

After evaluation, an authorisation report will be submitted by the centre to allow the registration of the vaccination.

What are the benefits of registering your vaccine?

A fully-vaccinated individual can enjoy a longer ‘Green status’ (for 30 days) on the Al Hosn app after conducting the PCR test. In Abu Dhabi, a Green Status is required on the Al Hosn app to enter the following places:

• Shopping centres

• Restaurants and cafes

• Gyms and sporting activities

• Spas

• Entertainment centres

• Retail outlets