Hawaii Governor David Ige announced that the state's Safe Travels program will continue unchanged at this time and that travellers will not be required to include proof of COVID-19 booster shots. Individuals who received their primary COVID-19 vaccinations 14 days prior to arrival, or those who provide an authorized negative pre-travel test, will continue to be exempt from the mandatory five-day quarantine.
“Today’s decision by Governor Ige strikes a good balance between protecting public health and safety, and continuing the recovery of our economy which supports so many of our kamaaina families. While booster shots are not required to travel, we encourage visitors to stay up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccines, wear their masks, and travel responsibly throughout our islands,” said John De Fries, Hawaii Tourism Authority president and CEO.
“Many of Hawai‘i’s businesses and visitor industry partners continue to work diligently to get their employees vaccinated and boosted to ensure that we can continue to keep Hawai‘i safe and to be effective hosts to our visitors. We appreciate everyone taking personal responsibility to mālama (care for) ourselves and one another.”
The mandatory Safe Travels program remains in place for Canadians travelling from the U.S. mainland to the state of Hawaii. Travellers are considered up to date on the 14th day for vaccines that require two shots or for vaccines that require only one shot. The vaccination record must be uploaded to the Safe Travels web site prior to departure. Travellers who arrive without proof of vaccination or an acceptable negative pre-travel test result will be subject to a mandatory five-day quarantine.
Canadian passengers flying directly to Hawaii from Canada must abide by the federal requirements for entry into the U.S., and must present both a vaccination records and a negative COVID-19 test result (NAAT or antigen) within three days of boarding their flight. There will be no additional State of Hawaii requirements for passengers flying directly into Hawaii from Canada.
For more information, visit The Hawaii Safe Travels program's web site.
