Yellow Fever ICVP certificate in Toronto
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The official International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis (ICVP) — the yellow card accepted globally — is issued only by a Government of Canada designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, at the visit where you get the vaccine. The Virtual Travel Clinic is not a designated centre. Our physician assesses by video whether your itinerary needs the vaccine, advises on the ICVP or a medical exemption, and refers you to a designated centre.
How to get your ICVP
- 1Book a virtual consultation — our physician reviews your itinerary and health history and confirms whether you need the vaccine and can safely receive it.
- 2Get a referral to a designated centre — vaccination is booked with a centre on the Public Health Agency of Canada list. Any other vaccines on your plan can be given at our Toronto partner pharmacy.
- 3Receive your ICVP certificate — completed by the designated centre when you are vaccinated. Valid for life under 2016 WHO guidance.
What is the ICVP?
The International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis (ICVP) — commonly called the "Yellow Card" — is the official WHO document proving you received the Yellow Fever vaccine at a designated vaccination centre. Many countries require it as a condition of entry, either from all travellers or from those arriving from Yellow Fever endemic regions.
In Canada, only Government of Canada designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres may give the vaccine and issue the ICVP. Most travel clinics and pharmacies — including The Virtual Travel Clinic — are not designated. Find a centre on the Public Health Agency of Canada list of Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres in Ontario.
Which countries require the ICVP?
Require ICVP for ALL travellers
- Ghana, Cameroon, Togo, Niger, Mali
- Côte d'Ivoire, Congo, Central African Republic
- French Guiana
Require ICVP from endemic countries
- India, Thailand, Indonesia, Nepal
- China, Australia
- Saudi Arabia (including Hajj/Umrah pilgrims)
- Paraguay (from Brazil, Bolivia, Peru or Venezuela)
- Much of sub-Saharan Africa
- (Canada is NOT endemic — not required on this basis)
Cost
Vaccine and certificate fees are set by each designated centre — confirm with the centre you book. The ICVP is valid for life under 2016 WHO guidance, so for most travellers it is a one-time cost. Our virtual consultation is billed separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get a Yellow Fever certificate (ICVP) in Toronto?
Only at a Government of Canada designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, which gives the vaccine and issues the ICVP at the same visit. The Public Health Agency of Canada publishes the list of designated centres in Ontario. The Virtual Travel Clinic is not a designated centre: our physician assesses by video whether you need the vaccine and refers you to one.
Does the certificate expire?
Under 2016 WHO guidance, a single Yellow Fever vaccination is valid for life for most travellers. The ICVP you receive has no expiry date for healthy adults. Some older border crossing forms still reference a "10-year validity" — this is outdated. Carry the certificate with your passport.
What if I had the vaccine years ago and lost my certificate?
Our physician can review your vaccination history with you. A replacement ICVP has to come from a designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, usually the one that vaccinated you. If no documentation exists, a new vaccination (lifetime, one dose) at a designated centre is the simplest path.
Can I get a medical exemption instead?
If you have a contraindication to the Yellow Fever vaccine (severe egg allergy, immunocompromise, infants under 6 months, etc.), our physician can assess whether a medical exemption applies; the exemption itself is completed on the ICVP by a designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre. Note: some countries do not accept exemptions and may deny entry or require quarantine. Discuss your specific destination with our physician.
Is the 10-day waiting period from vaccination mandatory?
Yes — the ICVP is valid for entry purposes starting 10 days after vaccination. Even if you receive the vaccine today, you cannot use the certificate for entry until 10 days have passed. Book your vaccination at least 10–14 days before departure.
How much does the Yellow Fever vaccine and ICVP certificate cost?
Fees are set by each designated centre — confirm with the centre you book. The Virtual Travel Clinic does not give the Yellow Fever vaccine; our virtual consultation fee is billed separately.
Which countries require the Yellow Fever ICVP certificate?
Some countries require it from all arriving travellers, including those flying directly from Canada — for example Ghana, Cameroon, Togo, Niger, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Congo, the Central African Republic and French Guiana. Many more — including Saudi Arabia (Hajj and Umrah pilgrims too), India, Thailand, China and Australia — require it only if you arrive from, or transit through, a country with yellow fever; Paraguay requires it only from travellers arriving from Brazil, Bolivia, Peru or Venezuela. Requirements change, so confirm with the embassy or consulate of each country on your route.
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