The Technological Area (BDA) started appointment-based COVID-19 vaccinations for foreigners aged 18 years old and above on April 3.

The first foreigners were successfully vaccinated with the first dose of China-made whole inactivated virus vaccines at Beijing Aiyuhua Women and Children's Hospital on the basis that they are informed, voluntary and willing to be inoculated at their own cost and to bear any corresponding risks. 

After their health codes were checked and body temperatures taken, the foreigners lined up to register for vaccination. 

Ari from the United States used mobile translation software to translate and read the COVID-19 vaccination notice while lining up. [Photo/kfqgw.beijing.gov.cn]

Neil from the United Kingdom (R) uses his mobile phone to scan the QR code to register and prepare to enter the vaccination site. [Photo/kfqgw.beijing.gov.cn]

Guenter Wehrle from Germany undergoes a temperature test and enters the vaccination site. [Photo/kfqgw.beijing.gov.cn]

Guenter Wehrle is an employee of Bayer Healthcare Co Ltd. half an hour before the vaccination, he came to the site and waited in line. 

After the vaccination was completed, Guenter Wehrle mentioned, "I feel great! The entire process from queuing in to the completion of the vaccination is very orderly, and the staff is very friendly."

Guenter Wehrle (second from right) fills in the COVID-19 vaccination notification. [Photo/kfqgw.beijing.gov.cn]

Guenter Wehrle is vaccinated with the China-made COVID-19 vaccine. [Photo/kfqgw.beijing.gov.cn]

Guenter Wehrle enters the observation area after vaccination. [Photo/kfqgw.beijing.gov.cn]

To solve communication problems at the vaccination site, four volunteers proficient in English, Japanese, Korean and German were on hand, responsible for the translation work of registration, charging, vaccination, observation and other links.

When making an appointment for registration, you need to provide a valid certificate information, and present your passport and valid residence permit for vaccination at the vaccination site to ensure that the relevant certificates will still be valid as of the second dose of vaccination. 

Foreigners who have participated in Beijing's social security and medical insurance can be vaccinated for free after presenting the city's medical insurance enrollment certificate on the spot.