The Icelandic government rewards vaccinated citizens with a digital vaccination certificate. This should open the door to the world for them - at least in theory.

Because such a document is not internationally recognized. The Ministry of Health announced yesterday that the first evidence has already been issued. Almost 4.800 people have already received two vaccine doses and are therefore able to apply for the certificate, according to the ORF. The aim is to facilitate cross-border freedom of movement. Travelers could show the proof at the border in order to be exempt from the respective entry restrictions. Iceland itself wants to make it easier for travelers to enter the country in this way and free them from existing corona regulations. According to the EU Commission, vaccination certificates are already being issued in eleven member states, and seven other countries are planning to do so.