Editor’s Note — Coronavirus cases remain high across the globe. Health officials caution that travel increases your chances of getting and spreading the virus. Staying home is the best way to stem transmission. Below is information on what to know if you still plan to travel, last updated in its entirety on January 31.
The basics
Hawaii has aligned its entry policy for international travelers with federal policy for air travelers that went effect on November 8, 2021, requiring international arrivals to be fully vaccinated and have a negative Covid-19 test result.
Since December 6, all inbound international travelers 2 and older are required to test within one day of departure for the United States, regardless of vaccination status. This does not affect domestic travel.
What’s on offer
Spectacular surfing, sandy beaches, traditional Pacific culture and rugged volcanoes await Hawaii visitors. Hawaii’s geographical position and proud history make it unlike anywhere else in the United States.
Who can go
Fully vaccinated travelers are now allowed entry into the United States, including Hawaii.
Americans are still allowed to travel to Hawaii, regardless of vaccination status.
What are the restrictions?
To enter the United States, being fully vaccinated is the key requirement for international travelers 18 and older, as well as a test taken before departing for Hawaii for all travelers 2 and older.
All restrictions on intercounty travel have been lifted, meaning no pre-travel testing or quarantining is needed for travel between the Hawaiian islands.
What’s the Covid situation?
In January, Hawaii saw cases of Covid-19 soar to the highest levels of the pandemic with the spread of the Omicron variant.
What can visitors expect?
The statewide indoor mask mandate remains in effect.
— No restrictions on informal, noncommercial social gatherings.
— Businesses can operate at 100% capacity, but masks must be worn indoors and confirmation of vaccination or negative test results are required for all indoor fitness facilities and for all indoor and outdoor businesses where food or beverage is served.
— Indoor social gatherings of up to 10 people are permitted.
— No limit on outdoor social gatherings.
Starting January 24, the following also went into effect in Maui:
— The definition of “fully vaccinated” includes a booster shot if eligible. The requirement for a booster does not apply to those who are younger than 16 for Pfizer and younger than 18 for Moderna.
— A completed vaccination card in original, photocopied, or digital form; the Hawaii SMART Health Card digital health pass; or other similar vaccination documentation from a healthcare provider are acceptable proof of vaccination.
— Indoor restaurants, bars and gyms are be mandated to require proof of “full vaccination” for entry. Without a vaccination card, patrons can still dine outside or order take-out.
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Forrest Brown, Marnie Hunter, Joe Minihane and Julia Buckley, contributed to this report
