The Yellow Card, traditionally used for diseases like yellow fever, serves as a precedent for the proposed digital Covid-19 vaccine passports aimed at reviving the travel industry. These digital passports could eliminate the need for quarantine and streamline travel processes. However, significant concerns arise regarding privacy, data security, and the potential for exacerbating global inequalities, particularly for marginalized groups like refugees. Unlike established vaccines, Covid-19 vaccines’ long-term effectiveness, especially against variants, is still uncertain. The adoption of digital passports could also have far-reaching implications, potentially leading to a future where digital identification replaces traditional paper-based systems.

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