New problems with the Hungarian immunity certificate app

We received a letter from a reader in which he drew our attention to the fact that he had detected an error in the application proving the vaccination. The problem is also significant because if the vaccination application does not work properly, we may even get stuck at the border and our vacation will fail.

The Electronic Health Services (EESZT) has created a free downloadable application to make life easier for both providers and users. This allows caterers, entertainment venues, cinemas, and other providers to quickly and easily verify that the client has already received one of the coronavirus vaccinations.

For example, people find it useful because their phone is always on hand, and you do not have to keep your ID card with you. Also, you do not have to wait for the plastic card to be mailed after vaccination, you can immediately enjoy the benefits of those who have been vaccinated. According to the information available on koronavirus.gov.hu, these are the steps for using the application:

1. Download the EESZT mobile app to your phone.
2. Register on the website www.eeszt.gov.hu. This requires electronic identification (Customer Portal, e-Identity Card, Telephone Identification).
3. During registration, a 6-digit PIN code must be entered; only this PIN code must be used to use the application on the mobile device.
4. After registration, the application is ready for use.
5. To use the application, log in with the PIN code provided during registration.
6. Select the menu item “COVID vaccination certificate”; if there is a suitable vaccine, its information will be displayed. Once the user has been identified, the app shows the name of the vaccine, the ID number of the vaccinated person, the time of vaccination, or the absence of the vaccination.
7. If you go to a place where a safety certificate is required, the service provider can check the presence of your vaccine using the EESZT Covid Control application.