Hawaii International Pre-Travel Testing & Travel Requirements Until March 25th, 2022

Hawaii is welcoming international guests to the islands, and these are the current requirements until March 25th, 2022. (source)

There are three ways to enter the state of Hawaii from around the world, and each route requires different restrictions.

Direct International Travel to Hawaii

 

• Non-U.S. citizens who are traveling directly to Hawaii from an international destination must present both proof of vaccination AND a negative COVID-19 test result (NAAT or antigen) taken within three (3) days of boarding a flight to the United States according to the U.S. federal regulations. (source)

 

• U.S. citizens who are flying directly to Hawaii from an international destination will have two options: (source)

1. 1. 1. Fully vaccinated travelers must present both proof of vaccination AND a negative COVID-19 test result taken within three (3) days prior to boarding a flight to the United States.
      2. Travelers not fully vaccinated must present a negative COVID-19 test result taken within one (1) day of boarding a flight to the United States.

Other than the requirements listed above, there will be no additional State of Hawaii requirements for passengers flying directly into Hawaii from an international destination.

Airlines will screen passengers at the airport prior to their departure to the U.S.

If foreign passengers fail to meet both requirements, or if U.S. citizens fail to meet one of the two requirements, you will not be allowed to board the flight.

Please note that international travelers do NOT need to be tested by Trusted Travel Partners specified by the State of Hawaii under the new international federal requirements, and will ONLY be required for unvaccinated domestic travelers.

Non-Direct International Travel to Hawaii

 

International passengers entering the U.S. from another state or territory will be treated as domestic travelers when entering the State of Hawaii, and will need to follow the Hawaii Safe Travels requirements listed here.

This will mean that you will have to create a Hawaii Safe Travels account, and upload proof of vaccination.

If you do not create a Hawaii Safe Travels account or upload your proof of vaccination before arriving into Hawaii, screeners will assist you on arrival.

Domestic Travel to Hawaii

 

Domestic travelers (U.S. citizens & Non-U.S. citizens) when entering the State of Hawaii, will need to follow the Hawaii Safe Travels requirements listed here.

You will have to create a Hawaii Safe Travels account, and upload proof of vaccination OR negative COVID test within 72 hours of departure in order to avoid mandatory five (5) day quarantine.

If you do not create a Hawaii Safe Travels account or upload your proof of vaccination before arriving into Hawaii, screeners will assist you on arrival.

Hawaii Travel Requirements Quick View

Travel Category	Process
Direct International Travel Aircraft begins flight in another country and ends the flight at the port of federal debarkation in Hawaii. Passengers are subjected to U.S. customs processing in Hawaii. This category will be either: Non-stop flight – from one airport to another, without any stops along the way. i.e. Direct flight from Tokyo to Hawaii Direct flight – from one airport to another but includes stops in one or more cities along the way. The flight number or aircraft and passengers boarding pass remain the same. Direct flight from Manila to Hawaii but includes a stop-over in Tokyo.	Non-U.S. Citizens Proof of vaccination AND negative COVID test result within 3 days of departure. U.S. Citizens Vaccinated: Proof of vaccination AND negative COVID test result within 3 days of departure. Not vaccinated: Negative COVID test result within 24 hours of departure. Hawaii Safe Travels account is not needed.
Non-Direct International Travel Aircraft begins flight in another country and ends the flight at a port of federal debarkation not in Hawaii. Passengers are subjected to U.S. customs processing not in Hawaii. This category will consist of: Connecting flights – from one (Non-U.S.) city to another (U.S.) city, with a layover stop in between to change planes (in the U.S.). Each flight requires a separate boarding pass, but passenger is on one itinerary. i.e. Direct flight from London to New York. Clears immigration and customs in New York. Boards another domestic flight aircraft to Hawaii.	Non-U.S. Citizens Proof of vaccination AND negative COVID test result.  Upload proof of vaccination to Hawaii Safe Travels website. U.S. Citizens Vaccinated: Proof of vaccination AND negative COVID test result within 3 days of departure. Not vaccinated: Negative COVID test result within 24 hours of departure to enter U.S. Upload proof of vaccination OR negative test result within 72 hours of departure from a Trusted Travel Partners to Hawaii Safe Travels website to enter and avoid quarantine in Hawaii.
Domestic Travel Aircraft begins flight in U.S. and ends in Hawaii. i.e. San Francisco to Hawaii i.e. NY to Seattle to Hawaii	All Travelers Upload proof of vaccination OR negative test result within 72 hours of departure from a Trusted Travel Partners to Hawaii Safe Travels website. Exception: There is no Safe Travel Hawaii requirement for Hawaii inter-island travel.

Experience Hawaii & Enjoy the Activities

Hawaii will periodically place restrictions on various activities around the state depending on the number of COVID-19 cases in Hawaii.

These restrictions this will determine what sectors and businesses will be open and what capacity.

More information about these restrictions can be found here.

In the mean time, be sure to check the group member limits and area restrictions depending on which island you are going to, and take a look at our vast collection of available tours and activities and begin planning your Hawaiian holiday.

We do our best to have the most up-to-date availability and capacity information to ensure a safe and fun experience in Hawaii.

Tours and activities are filling up quickly, so make the most of your Hawaii vacation by booking in advance!

If you have any questions, feel free to email us at support@veltra.com at anytime, or call us at (808) 690-9990 Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM HST, and Saturday, Sunday and Holidays from 8:00AM to 12:00PM HST.