Tasmanians will be able to add their vaccination status on the Check In TAS app in the coming days with a "green tick" to be included on the home page.
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A latest update to the app has gone live on Apple iOS devices, and will go live on Android devices over the next 24 to 48 hours, enabling a link to myGov.
The app either updates automatically, or needs to be done via the App Store or Google Play. A new option to add the digital certificate will be available through the drop down menu on Check In TAS.
Users will then be able to access their COVID-19 vaccination digital certificate through their Medicare online account, myGov or the Express Plus Medicare app, to be shared with the Check In TAS app.
After that, a green tick will appear on the Check In TAS home page.
Health Minister Jeremy Rockliff said the update was in anticipation of borders fully reopening on December 15.
"We know COVID-19 will arrive in Tasmania at some point which is why we have added additional features to our Check In TAS app," he said.
Only the fully vaccinated will be able to enter Tasmania from December 15 without having to undergo two weeks of quarantine. They will also need to test negative to COVID-19 72 hours before travelling.
It follow an identical model being rolled out for check-in apps in all Australian states and territories.
The Tasmanian Government has left it up to individual business owners to determine if they will only allow the fully vaccinated to enter venues.
Launceston music festival Party in the Apocalypse - which has been rescheduled to December 27-28 - outlined the roll vaccinations would play at their event.
"From all accounts, it appears the Premier has a pretty clear message; 'if you want to dance, get vaxxed'," organisers wrote on Instagram.
"And from the latest update, we believe Public Health are intending on relaxing restrictions on events with a fully vaccinated crowd.
"This really is your choice, after all we're only event organisers, not doctors or scientists.
"But reading the play here, you'll need to get the double vaxx (sic), as it's looking very much like you'll now be required to be vaccinated to come to major events, including PITA."
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