Current Covid Rules for Traveling to Hawaii

Travelers are not required to undergo pre-travel testing or quarantine for covid-19 when traveling between the islands. To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, all travelers entering Hawaii must quarantine for 10 days or meet Safe Travels program requirements. Safe Travels` requirements are a negative COVID-19 test from a trusted test and travel partner completed within 72 hours of departure for Hawaii, and completing the State of Hawaii Travel and Health Form. Counties in the state of Hawaii may have additional requirements. Visit hawaiicovid19.com/travel for the latest information. New rules and requirements will apply on the 8th. November 2021 for international travelers and for U.S. citizens traveling from international destinations will be in effect when the state of Hawaii begins welcoming international travelers under the new federal requirements. The State of Hawaii`s Safe Travels online system, which is mandatory for all travelers. This new digital system, which collects the necessary health and travel information, is essential to protecting the health of our residents and visitors.

Safe Travels is part of a multi-layered screening process that includes arrival temperature checks and secondary screening for people with symptoms or temperatures of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Travelers are asked to enter their information and travel details well in advance of their flight. Once their health information is entered within 24 hours of departure, travelers will receive a QR code via email. The QR code printed on your mobile device or on paper will be scanned by the airport controller upon arrival. More information about the process can be found here. A direct link to the program can be found at travel.hawaii.gov passengers who complete the process confirm that they understand the quarantine measures for travelers, as indicated in the self-quarantine order. Each county may also have its own unique rules; We`ve included the following links to each county: The response of different Hawaiian counties to COVID-19 has led to a patchwork of emergency rules, orders, and proclamations. Of course, we are aware that this can lead to confusion among visitors. This is especially true since some of these rules and regulations are universal in Hawaii, while other rules differ from county to county. Below we have published an up-to-date list of unique measures and emergency orders for each island/county. We have also included links to the most relevant official resources.

You will receive a notification 24 hours prior to your departure time for the Hawaiian Islands to complete the Mandatory Travel and Health Form for the State of Hawaii through your Safe Travels Hawai`i account. The names of each child/child traveling with a registered adult must also be included in that adult`s mandatory travel and health form for the State of Hawaii. This only applies to domestic travelers from the United States and its territories. For all domestic travelers who are not properly tested or have not been vaccinated in accordance with applicable vaccination exemptions, Hawaii Governor David Ige requires all visitors arriving in the Hawaiian Islands to quarantine for 5 days, which means that all passengers traveling to Hawaii (returning visitors and residents) must quarantine for 5 days after arrival. You can find the latest updates on the Big Island on the Hawaii County COVID Resources website. All of the Big Island of Hawaii`s emergency rules and declarations of emergency can be viewed on their website. We`ve also added a new Hawaii travel and vaccine FAQ section that can help you answer frequently asked questions about vaccinations and traveling to Hawaii. Currently, travelers can bypass the state`s mandatory quarantine in two ways: 1) Upload a vaccination document; or2) Upload a negative NAAT test result.

The test must be performed by a Trusted Travel Partner (TTP) within 72 hours of departure for the State of Hawaii. The State of Hawaii, in coordination with the federal government, accepts vaccines approved or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as well as vaccines listed by the World Health Organization for emergency response. A list of currently accepted vaccines is posted on the CDC website. The latest information and updates for Kauai can be found on the official website of Kauai COVID-19. All emergency rules and emergency declarations for Kauai County can also be viewed on their website. To request an exemption, go to ag.hawaii.gov/travelexemption. Please allow one week for editing. For travelers who can`t prove a negative test result before departure, or for travelers who don`t have a valid vaccination exemption under the current rules – provided this means visitors should stay in their room for most or all of the vacation, we strongly recommend that travelers postpone any trip to Hawaii until they can be properly tested for COVID-19 or vaccinated.

before leaving for Hawaii. Businesses, residents, and visitors must adhere to the public health emergency rules established by Maui County to protect our communities during the COVID-19 outbreak. For more information on the Immunization Exemption Program, see: hawaiicovid19.com/travel/faqs. The presidential proclamation and CDC orders apply to travel from international airports to the United States. « Direct International Travelers » must be released from 8. November 2021, no longer present a Safe Travel account upon arrival in Hawaii. « Non-direct international travel » is considered domestic travel and passengers must have a Safe Travels account. Below you will find more information about each type of trip, as the rules have been updated for December 2021. If we understand the rules, as of December 1, 2021 – Indoor restaurant seats will no longer need to be spaced six feet apart, although all guests will still need to present their vaccination card or a recent negative test. Gyms are now back at 100% capacity and there are currently no external restrictions for social gatherings or sporting events. From 8. In November 2021, in accordance with the federal government, the state of Hawaii will accept vaccines approved or approved by the U.S.

Food and Drug Administration, as well as vaccines listed by the World Health Organization for emergency response. .