At least in a transitional phase, the classic yellow vaccination pass should be used as a kind of “pass”. The vaccination cards issued by Pfizer at the start of vaccinations are treated equally. This manufacturer only introduced the classic labels later.
From May 19, 2021, the yellow vaccination card or the Pfizer cards used for a short period of time will serve as proof of immunizations received. Put simply, this means that the documents must be presented at border controls and at locations that would otherwise require negative tests to be presented.
The federal government actually wanted to introduce the so-called Green Pass, which is based among other things on the E-vaccination pass kept by Elga, from May 19, 2021 - at least in Germany. This is not possible due to a blockade by the Federal Council. Therefore, the classic paper documents should serve as a "replacement" in a transition phase.
It is relevant for travelers that the change in the legal basis provides that those who have recovered, who have been vaccinated and who have been tested are treated equally in future. This makes things easier for people who have survived Covid-19 or who have received vaccinations. The Minister of Health can determine the validity of the evidence within the framework of regulations. Wolfgang Mückstein (Greens) has already said that the "Vaccination protection "should only be recognized for about half a year.
For travelers who have survived Covid-19, are vaccinated or have a positive antibody test, the changes mean that in addition to an identification document, the corresponding proof must also be carried. Danger! The entry requirements of the destination country can differ massively from those that Austria intends to apply from May 19, 2021. You should therefore find out in good time whether a negative corona test is also necessary or not.