How to get Covid pass into Apple Wallet as new Omicron restrictions come into effect

THE NHS app has a knack for crashing, which isn't ideal when you'll need it a lot more to get into clubs, football grounds and other venues.

From Wednesday 15 December, those in England will need to show their vaccine passport or a recent negative lateral flow test, or they won't be allowed in.

This applies to unseated places inside with more than 500 people, useated venues outside with more than 4,000 people and any venue with more than 10,000 people.

You can get a paper letter version, but most people go with the app.

The problem is, the app has crashed in the past meaning the QR code to prove vaccine status failed to load.

Just hours after Boris Johnson announced Plan B Covid rules the app crashed this week.

But there is another way you can keep your vaccine passport on your phone that won't risk online crashes.

You can add it to your phone's virtual wallet, where it'll be saved offline.

Plus, it's a lot more convenient.

Warning, the QR codes do expire after a month though, so be prepared to go through the steps again to renew it at some point.

Remember, you also need to register an account with the NHS, which isn't approved instantly, so don't leave it until the night you're going out.

How to add the Covid Pass onto the Apple Wallet

From an iPhone, you'll need to download and install the NHS app.

Open the app, sign in and select NHS COVID Pass.

Next you need to tap Domestic.