Fully vaccinated people are allowed to travel to amber list countries without having to quarantine upon their return.
The new changes came into force from July 19 – meaning those who have been double-jabbed can jet off abroad to the likes of Spain, Portugal and Greece for some sunshine before the summer is out.
But it's not all that plain-sailing with the ever-changing rules, the threat of countries being added to red or amber lists at short notice and the extra tests and forms before and after you set off.
For example, travellers will need to have received their second jab at least 14 days before travelling to be exempt from quarantine.
Countries such as Spain require proof of vaccination or a negative PCR covid test within 72 hours before arrival.
Those who have been fully vaccinated returning from an amber list country must also take a pre-departure test before arrival into Scotland, alongside a PCR test on or before day 2 after arrival.
Meanwhile arrivals from amber countries that have not been fully vaccinated need to take a test before travelling, self-isolate for 10 days, and take two tests after arriving in Scotland.
If you've not been put off yet, read on to find out how to get your vaccine certificate in Scotland.
How to get proof of vaccination
You can request a printed copy of your vaccination status on the NHS Inform website using your unique username, found on your vaccination appointment letter.
Once you have registered and signed in, you should select 'vaccination status' which will allow you to view and request a paper copy of your coronavirus vaccination record letter.
You can request a copy of your vaccination status via the NHS Inform website.
You can also phone the COVID-19 Status Helpline on 0808 196 8565.
Letters will be sent by first class post and should arrive within 14 days.
Remember to always check the specific rules around testing, quarantining and vaccination status proof for the country you are travelling to.
What else is in the works?
An app is under development to allow for such certification for those travelling abroad, Nicola Sturgeon said, but it could also allow for vaccine certification domestically.
She said the app would not immediately have functionality for domestic certification but it could be used in the future. It is set to launch next month.
What about vaccine passports?
Nicola Sturgeon said she is keeping her options open on whether to introduce Covid vaccine passports domestically in Scotland.
During Tuesday's briefing, the First Minister said she was "highly cautious" about the use of Covid passports but she wanted to consider whether they could play a role in the future.
As she announced the move beyond Level 0 on Tuesday, Ms Sturgeon said the Scottish Government was considering "very carefully the possible, albeit limited, use of Covid status certification for access to certain higher risk venues in future".
Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie and Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur questioned the First Minister about her plans during a virtual session of the Scottish Parliament.
Mr Harvie said the use of vaccine passports "raises human rights implications if our ability to live our lives is dependent on our health status".
Mr McArthur said: "I'm concerned the government is still humming and hawing about domestic vaccine passports a full nine months after we first pressed them for a decision."
Referring to her earlier statement to MSPs, she stressed that no decision on the domestic use of Covid status certification had been taken yet.
She said: "I wasn't seeking to emphasise it or pull it out as the big next thing that we're definitely going to do.
"I wanted to be frank with Parliament that we are keeping our options open.
"I would be passionately and fundamentally opposed to their use for access to public services or anything that was seen as essential for people."
