Tokyo: Japan all set to begin accepting applications for vaccine passports from July 26 for fully vaccinated people against COVID-19 to travel abroad, the government spokesman said Monday.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato told reporters that some municipalities may be able to issue such certificates on the day of the application.

People should file applications in the municipalities where they were registered as a resident at the time they got their shots, Kato said, adding that the certificates will be issued free of charge.

The Foreign Ministry’s website will feature a list of countries and regions that will ease quarantine measures for those with a vaccine passport, Kato said.

The vaccination certificates will be official records issued by municipalities showing a person has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with information such as name, passport number and date of vaccination also included.

Kato said last month the certificates will be issued by the end of July, initially in paper form. A digital format will be considered later.

Japan is looking to have its vaccination passports accepted by over 10 nations, including Italy, France and Greece, according to government sources. It hopes the countries will exempt holders from quarantine requirements or reduce quarantine periods.