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Hawaii has kept strict entry requirements in place preventing the spread of COVID-19 on the islands. Known for some of the most beautiful scenery in the world and almost perfect year round weather, Hawaii receives almost 10 million tourists a year.
Here are the latest COVID-19 entry requirements and everything tourists need to know before traveling to Hawaii.
Complete the Hawaii Safe Travels Form
All travelers must complete a Hawaii Safe Travel Form before their flight.
24 hours before departure, travelers will receive a QR code via email. The QR code on their mobile device or printed on paper gets scanned by the airport screener upon arrival.
COVID-19 Testing Entry Requirements
As of October 15th, 2020, all Incoming travelers must have a valid COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) within 72 hours of boarding their final flight to Hawaii and must show proof of a negative test result upon arrival at the airport.
Failure to present the test will result in a mandatory 14 day self quarantine.
The test can only be done from a certified Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) lab test results from these following TRUSTED TESTING AND TRAVEL PARTNERS. (Only in USA and Japan)
Quarantine Entry Requirements
Before October 15th, 2020 all travelers arriving in Hawaii must self-quarantine for 14 days.
Starting October 15th, 2020 Travelers that do not present a negative COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NAAT will be required to self quarantine for 14 days. Violating the order can lead to a fine up to $5,000 and a year in jail.
COVID-19 Travel Insurance Entry Requirements
While not mandatory, Travel Off Path recommends all incoming travelers should have travel insurance the covers COVID-19 for the duration of their trip to Hawaii
COVID-19 Health Requirements While in Hawaii
All visitors must follow COVID-19 health requirements while in Hawaii:
- Wearing a face mask when entering businesses and on public transit is required by state law
- Follow social distancing markers and instructions
COVID-19 Vaccine Entry Requirements
A vaccine for COVID-19 is not yet available to the public. Hawaii has not announced if they will require a proof of vaccine record (POVR) for entry in the future.
Visa Entry Requirements For Hawaii During COVID-19
All travelers arriving in Hawaii will need to follow regular United States visa requirements.
See our page on U.S. Entry Requirements for all the latest visa regulations during COVID-19.
Travelers that require a visa must apply at the U.S. embassy/consulate in their home country.
Hawaii Covid-19 Entry Requirements:
- Complete the Safe Travels Form
- Get proof of a negative COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) completed within 72 hours of boarding final flight to Hawaii
- Confirm you meet the latest United States entry requirements
- Follow all health protocols while in Hawaii
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Sources: Hawaii Tourism Authority
Disclaimer: Current Hawaii travel rules can change without notice and being updated constantly. We do our best to keep this article up to date with all the latest information, but the decision to travel is ultimately your responsibility. Contact your consulate and/or local authorities to confirm your nationality’s entry and/or any changes to travel requirements before traveling. Travel Off Path does not endorse traveling against government advisories
Eric
Thursday 5th of November 2020
Im confused, can canadians travel to Hawaii currently? Following the news it seems like its not
Kashlee Kucheran
Friday 20th of November 2020
Hi Again Eric. Now there is an option for Canadians to go to Hawaii with the new test program Westjet is offering :) (Click HERE to read)
Kashlee Kucheran
Thursday 5th of November 2020
Canadians are permitted... however... there are no Canadian testing facilities that are on the approval list for Hawaii's criteria, so you would have to visit a testing site in the USA first and go from there
bob
Saturday 31st of October 2020
What a complete bureaucratic disaster! People are expected to pay a small fortune hoping they got the right test at the right 'partner' and go through all the right government hoops to visit Hawaii. This is a very bad way to treat people that come and visit and spend money supporting your economy.
Why wouldn't Hawaii simply set up FREE covid quick testing at the Honolulu airport for incoming passengers?
Ts
Sunday 18th of October 2020
Mayor Kim on the big island had opted out of the covid testing to avoid the 14 day quarantine. Is this still the case?
Laura Sharpe
Thursday 15th of October 2020
It appears all passengers must have their Covid test performed by one of Hawaii's 'trusted travel partners', of which, all are in the US. Hawaii has no agreement with any Canadian labs, so it seems Canadians cannot travel to Hawaii, unless they add a stop over in the US and try to obtain a test before flying onward.
Kashlee Kucheran
Friday 20th of November 2020
Hi again Laura! Now there is an option for Canadians to go to Hawaii with the new test program Westjet is offering :) (Click HERE to read)
Kashlee Kucheran
Saturday 17th of October 2020
Hi Laura - We will look into this
EdwardV
Friday 25th of September 2020
Yesterday United airlines announce they will offer pre-flight testing at SFO for $250, the results in 15 minutes. They do offer a mail in version for $80 which will be done though your personal doctor with emailed results in 36 hours. United airlines is the number one carrier to Hawaii. Future airports are being added as I'm sure LAX will be within weeks. Not to be undone, today Hawaiian offered drive through testing at a location near both LAX and SFO with 36 hour results at $90, and same day results for $150. Both of these services are for ticketed passengers of those airlines only.