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Governments around the world may "vaccine passports" to help up societies. The passport would a record of the holder having had the COVID-19 vaccine. It could be on a smartphone or it could be added to the microchip in identity cards. Businesses such as restaurants and theatres might people to show their passport before they . People may also need one to enter venues to sporting events. Supporters of the passports say it would also people to overseas more easily. The World Health Organization is looking at a possible international scheme. This would require countries to agree on what kind of passport necessary.

Opponents of vaccine passports say they unfair and could create inequality in society. Many people do not the vaccine. Some people say it against their religion. Other people do not the vaccine and say it has not been enough and is therefore unsafe. Some people about the security of their health data. These people may not able to go to restaurants or get on airplanes. Israel's Health Minister Yuli Edelstein said anyone unwilling or unable to the jab will "left behind" in life. In addition, the vaccine is not available to everyone in the world. A human rights professor said: "For many low-income countries, most people won't vaccinated for many years."