Are you considering a vacation to Hawaii during these unprecedented times? With the ongoing pandemic, it’s important to know if it’s possible to travel to Hawaii and what measures are in place for visitors.
Current Travel Restrictions
As of August 2021, Hawaii is open to domestic travelers from all 50 states and international visitors who have been fully vaccinated. Unvaccinated travelers are subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine upon arrival, regardless of their COVID-19 test result. It’s important to note that the vaccination must be FDA-approved or authorized by the World Health Organization (WHO).
COVID-19 Pre-Travel Testing Program
For those who are fully vaccinated, Hawaii offers a pre-travel testing program that allows visitors to bypass the mandatory quarantine. To participate in this program, travelers must provide proof of vaccination and have taken a COVID-19 test within 72 hours before their flight departure time. The test result must be negative, and the traveler must upload it onto the Safe Travels Hawaii website.
You can take a NAAT test from one of Hawaii’s trusted testing partners or an FDA-approved rapid antigen test from one of its trusted partners. There are also options for mail-in tests and at-home tests.
You can take a NAAT test from one of Hawaii’s trusted testing partners or an FDA-approved rapid antigen test from one of its trusted partners. Alternatively, you can use Japan’s Trusted Testing Partner and South Korea’s Trusted Testing Partner programs.
Safe Travels Program
All visitors need to create an account on the Safe Travels Hawaii website before arriving in Hawaii. This digital program collects health information and travel details that will help with contact tracing if necessary.
Mask Mandate
Hawaii has lifted its outdoor mask mandate, but it still requires masks in indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status. This includes restaurants, shops, and other public places.
Conclusion
If you’re fully vaccinated and have a recent negative COVID-19 test result, you can vacation in Hawaii right now. However, if you’re unvaccinated, you’ll be required to quarantine for ten days upon arrival. It’s also important to follow all safety protocols while in Hawaii to keep yourself and others safe from COVID-19.