When Do You Need A Passport For Hawaii Travel?

When Do You Need A Passport For Hawaii Travel?

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While the answer may sound obvious, there are some important exceptions. So exactly when do you need a passport for Hawaii travel?

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19 thoughts on “When Do You Need A Passport For Hawaii Travel?”

  1. K..D

    Must dos while in Kona. Never been to the island’s. First time. I’m Native American Indian and would like to meet locals and see their culture

  2. yiyi

    Aloha!!! I be there soon..am so happy the is not restriction this time so I can enjoy the Kona, Hilo and Maui.

  3. kiawe

    Minor clarification: while the Safe Travels procedure will technically expire next week, it’s still in effect until midnight on 3/25, whihc incidentally is Kuhio Day 🙂 So until after midnight on Friday, Safe Travels is still in effect and you will have to do the QR code, etc.

  4. Rich

    Whilst your article focuses on the needs of US residents, Foreign visitors are often stumped when they are asked to probide a passport to get served alcohol in Waikiki. Until the nations of the world adopt common policies on Drivers Licenses as they have done with passports, foreign citizens will need to carry passports to prove their age in addition to their identity. Being close to 70, I chuckle when asked for ID to prove I am over 21. Such is vanity…

  5. Richard C

    I’ve been questioned several times about the Union Jack on Hawaii’s state flag. Many folks believe that the islands are part of the British empire.

    Depending on my mood I might suggest they exchange dollars for British pounds before traveling to the islands.

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    2. Rich

      History. It predates inclusion in the USA. The same reason why the Texas State Flag does not fly lower than the Stars and Stripes as Texas was also an independent State prior to absorption.

  6. MaurW

    “importance of obtaining a Star Card – Idaho’s REAL ID. Beginning Oct. 1, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will require a Star Card, U.S. passport, military ID, or other REAL ID compliant identification, to board a commercial flight and enter a federal facility.”

    The star card is not mandatory, but without this type of drivers license, you will need to provide your passport to fly anywhere, not just to Hawaii. This came into effect in Oct ’21. Other states need to be REAL-ID compliant.

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    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Maur.

      Thanks for mentioning that. We added it to the post with a hat tip to you.

      Aloha.

  7. Joan b

    Maybe some people are referring to California Real ID and if you don’t have Real ID you need a passport. Real ID got an extension because dmv didn’t want people coming in.

  8. JillD

    Hello. If you’re a permanent resident but still a citizen of another country (I have lived in the US for 25+ years but am still a British citizen), you will need a passport.

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  9. David B.

    Typically, travel to the US from Canada clears customs at the departure airport in Canada. I can’t say this for certain to Hawaii, but it’s true for Continental US. I’ve come back to the US from Canada via Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Halifax, Montreal, and Ottawa and have always cleared customs and immigration at the departing Canadian airport.

    But, you are still correct; you’ll need a passport to have entered Canada and to even get on the aircraft.

    Thanks, David

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    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi David.

      When traveling from Canada, our experience is as you stated. The US’ve cleared us before departure.

      Aloha

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  10. Ed. C

    I’ve been asked that many times when discussing travel to Hawaii. I don’t understand why anyone traveling from the mainland direct to the islands would think that, but that’s just me. My usual answer is to ask if they are aware that Hawaii is the 50th state of the United States….. 🙄

    I was even asked one time if a passport was needed to fly to Alaska…..

    Aloha, BOH! I booked our annual September trip to Kaua’i yesterday!

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    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Ed.

      Please give us a shout out when your arrival approaches. And thanks for nearly 200 comments to date.

      Aloha.

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      1. Aki N

        Confirming that as of March 26, 2022 we will not need to update the Hawii Safe Travels documents? We are traveling to Honolulu on March 31 and want to be sure. Mahalo.

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