Ready for some sand between your toes? Good news – the Aloha State is re-opening to visitors beginning October 15, 2020. Below are the current requirements for Hawaii COVID-19 travel., with links for more up-to-date information.
There are a few good-to-know travel restrictions before you travel to the Hawaiian Islands.
Beginning October 15, 2020, all out of state visitors will be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test result. Note that not all COVID-19 tests are accepted and testing must be done prior to travel. The certified NAAT test needs to be taken within 72 hours of boarding your flight to Hawaii (if you have connecting flights, this is 72 hours before boarding your last flight segment).
The FDA-approved test from a CLIA-certified lab is required prior to arrival. No COVID-19 testing will be done at the airport. All travelers of all ages are subject to the pre-test requirement. Travelers are also responsible for the cost of the pre-travel testing (estimated to be around $140pp). Without this proof, visitors will be subject to a 14 day quarantine.
Hawaii has worked with CVS Pharmacy where you can schedule an appointment for the test. Pre-registration is required and you may register for an appointment with CVS here. Kaiser Permanente members may contact the appointment call center in their home region to schedule a test.
What happens if you do not have proof of a negative test result, and you fail to self-quarantine ? If you do not show proof of a negative COVID-19 text result upon arrival and fail to self-quarantine, the penalty is up to a $5,000 fine, or imprisonment up to 1 year, or both.
Within 24 hours of your flight, each traveler 18 & older will need to create a Safe Travels account and complete Hawaii’s Safe Travels form You will need to upload your negative test result to your account and the QR code you will receive to your smart phone to be able to show upon arrival into Hawaii. Each child traveling should be included on the adult’s form. For more details and FAQ, visit HawaiiCovid19 You may also contact the Safe Travels Service Desk at 1-855-599-0888.
Temperature checks will be conducted upon arrival into Hawai, and travelers may be subject to a secondary screening process.
For more up-to-date information on Hawaii COVID-19 travel, check out Hawaii Tourism Authority or the Hawaii Department of Transportation and Hawaii State Department of Health.
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