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Steven Mair

How to get a vaccine passport as Rangers and Celtic plus Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs among clubs requiring proof

Like them or loathe them, vaccine passports are here after Nicola Sturgeon implemented new rules for large-scale events.

From October 1 supporters will have to show proof of double-jabbed status at big Premiership games.

Rangers are the first club to provide a clue as to how the checks will be conducted on a matchday while Celtic, Aberdeen, Hearts and Hibs can expect to implement checks too.

But just how can fans get their hands on a vaccine passport anyway?

And how will it work at the turnstiles?

Record Sport has you covered with our two-part explainer below.

Vaccine passports will be needed at some games (AFP via Getty Images)

Get game ready

Firstly, consider whether you'll need one – the new law applies only to outdoor seated events when attendances top 10,000.

That wipes out most fixtures in the country but if you're unsure it's better to be safe than sorry.

You'll need to get proof of your vaccine status to show if asked at the turnstiles or elsewhere around the ground.

A hard copy is recommended and those can be first downloaded from this NHS Inform link and then printed out.

You can also request a certificate to be sent out, but they may take a while to arrive.

Your club should also accept digital certificates on a mobile phone too, in case you don't have access to a printer.

Remember, "fully vaccinated" means both doses of a UK-recognised jab - AstraZeneca, Pfizer or Moderna.

Medically exempt fans and under 18s don't need any proof and nor do those working at the match.

Fans will need to prepare ahead of matchday (SNS Group)

On matchday

The SPFL and SFA Joint Response Group's response to the Government's plans was to plead with FM Sturgeon to avoid wholesale checks.

The fear was that asking every fan to produce their proof of vaccination would cause huge delays outside of football grounds.

But it that won't be the case with random spot checks in place instead.

Clubs are obliged to carry out "a reasonable number of checks" every matchday.

If you're medically exempt or cannot get a vaccine for another reason - for example, participation in a vaccine trial - you'll also have to bring proof of this to show at the gates.

Supporters are also encouraged to keep adhering to other measures such as mask wearing and conducting lateral flow tests ahead of big events to minimise the risk.

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