Press Release
Vaccination certificates can now be registered for the first time in Japan using the digital health credential application "VeriFLY"
JAL has been testing the digital health credential application "VeriFLY" (*1) since the end of April 2021 for safe and seamless travel experience, and full-scale operation began in October for flights from Japan to the U.S.
mainland (excluding flights to Guam and Hawaii).
All travelers entering the U.S. on or after November 8 (U.S. time) will be required to complete vaccination
against the new coronavirus.
In line with the new entry requirements, VeriFLY can now handle vaccination certificates (*2) in addition to the
existing test results. By registering the vaccination certificate in VeriFLY beforehand and presenting the results of the travel assessment displayed on the app at the check-in counter on the day of departure, the boarding
process will be even smoother.
(*1) Press Release,April 2, 2021: "Launches Trials with Three Health Credential applications, Common Pass,
VeriFLY, and IATA Travel Pass, for safe,and seamless travel experience.
URL：https://press.jal.co.jp/en/release/202104/006027.html
(*2) Vaccination certificate certifying that at least 14 days have passed since the required number of
vaccinations that the U.S. considers valid (the personal information must match the information on the passport or other identification document).
【VeriFLY】
Application developed by Daon, a software company providing identity assurance software by biometric
authentication. VeriFLY is already in practical use for select U.S. routes. Customers can view/register/manage
their own COVID-19 test results and other necessary documents required by the country of destination, prior to their journey.
Our Web site regarding “VeriFLY”: https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/inter/verifly/
We will continue to expand the number of available routes and promote the use of easy-to-use digital health
credential applications to provide safe and seamless travel experience for more customers.
