With so many questions from those who still aren’t clear about what is needed to be able to travel to Hawaii.
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With so many questions from those who still aren’t clear about what is needed to be able to travel to Hawaii.
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Does non US citizens required any extra test or documents.
Thanks.
Yossi
Hi Yossi.
Those not vaccinated in the US must comply with the testing protocol of Hawaii Safe Travels. Nothing else is different.
Aloha.
Aloha, thanks for the guest post. I am due to fly to Hawaii a week from tomorrow. We have uploaded vaccination cards, waiting for next Sunday to do the questionnaire. On the Safe travels website, after I log in, it says “Please complete the health questionnaire prior to your flight. You will receive an email with a QR code that will be scanned by a screener at the airport.” I am not understanding why the green checkmark isn’t mentioned. Any thoughts on this? Mahalo,
Patrice
Dear BOH Guys;
Thanks again for the info, useful and timely. Have you ever considered putting a “like” button on commentaters posts? You could be the next Facebook.
Hi Mike.
Thank you for the suggestion. We just implemented that feature. Please let us know your thoughts.
Aloha.
Aloha BOH Bros, I mean seriously how dumb can a person be to say that I didn’t know harassing wildlife is illegal?! Those kind of people just get on my nerves & they just disregard caring about the wildlife! Have a blessed week!! 😇😍 Stay safe
We’re leaving for Hawaii October 4th. When do you think I need to get this done. I have been vaccinated and have the card to show. But where do they require you to test negative. Can it be a Walgreens? Thank you for taking you’re time to inform us.
Hi Cindy.
You only need proof of vaccination at this time, not testing too. And you must comply with the Hawaii Safe Travels protocols. https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/
Aloha.
For those who are not vaccinated, Walgreen’s Diagnostic Rapid Test (ID Now) is an accepted Hawaii Safe Travels partner. It must be the ID Now Test.
walgreens.com/findcarecovidui/covid19/testing?ban=covid_vanity_testing
Hawaii Safe Travels Pre-Testing Partners:
hawaiicovid19.com/travel-partners/
I do have two questions:
First…what will happen to my two friends traveling with us, who are not comfortable with smart phones. They registered for Safe Travels but what if they don’t have smart phones or a laptop to use at the airport? Can they print something out to bring from the website?
2..Do we get our wrist bands when we check in at the airport or at the gate. And again, what about my friends who might not be able to pull up the website at the airport?
Thanks, Derry
Hi Derry.
As others have reported, it is possible to not use smartphones and still comply. You may also check with the Safe Travel helpdesk, found at 855-599-0888.
Wristbands are at the discretion of the airlines, but are likely to be found either at the boarding gate for the Hawaii flight or at a customer service kiosk.
Aloha
We used hard copies of the QR code with no problem. The line for wristbands was at customer service at United by the gates to Hawaii. Very long line and not fast. However equally long line arriving at Kona for those that didn’t have a wristband. Didn’t know it at the time but wristband was also available at United club if you have a pass.
Also, when I have gone the last few times, the Airports in Hawaii have staff and computers to aid the digitally challenged. It may take time, but they do help everyone, who has issues navigating the chaos. It’s not really that bad, once you do it once (or twice).
I believe they are still doing it, but it’s been a few months.
I uploaded my vaccine info to Safe Travels in a jpeg format but it says to use a pdf format. Will this be a problem? I’m not sure if I can change it.
I used Jpeg also, and everything worked out as I see it, haven’t traveled yet, but I did get the green checkmark saying exempt, so it looks good. Best wishes.
Thank you. When do you travel? And where do you see a green checkmark? Is that after you take the questionnaire? I don’t go until November, but I want everything to go smoothly.
I saw the green checkmark next to the word Exempt, after I uploaded my vaccine card in the Safe Travels site. I also was finally able to connect the Clear app Covid vaccine proof through Safe Travels, but I know that’s an extra step, not required.
Was that when you click on apply for exemption and see where your upload is? I uploaded mine over a week ago and still is not green checkmarked. Did it take a long time?
Where do you see the green checkmark? Is that after completing questionnaire?
Did the green check mark showed up after you filled up the health pass questionnaire? Traveling in September with friends. Thanks
We uploaded our vax info after creating the “trip” on the website. However, when we uploaded our questionnaire (we department tomorrow am), we got the QR code but no green checkmark. The site asked if we wanted a quarantine exemption, but then says to upload are vax info, although it displays that we have already uploaded the vax info.
I’m not exactly certain what is going on. Anybody know what I am supposed to do to get the checkmark???
Replying to my own comment, I recall the site confirming acceptance of our vax info. Possibly that was when the green check happened? – and not when the health questionnaire submitted?
Thanks for the great update!
I have to agree with Ane T, from Maui. STAY HOME.
When Covid is done thanks to having more folks vaccinated or it just fades away, then it will be time to take vacations. Help the Islands by letting them have the use of their own hospitals. That would be real Aloha.
Dear Skip, Originally I wanted to come to Hawaii in 2020, but then virus hit. I then postponed for 2022, but since the cases are high I just don’t feel comfortable traveling anywhere where the cases are high. I’ve decided to postpone until 2023. It has always been my lifelong dream to come to Hawaii for my vacation!! 🐢🐠🌺🍍🥥🌎🏖🏝🛩🌞🌈🌊🕶👙🛍🩴👒📆 I’ve waited all my life to come, so what is alittle more time?! Hawaii isn’t going anywhere. This is the best choice I can make for myself & others to be safe. We should be taking steps & precautions to keep each other safe because as humans we are all in this together! Stay safe, take care of yourself, be blessed😇….psalms 91:11
Thank you Barbara for your clarification for visitors and returning residents -I am a Kauai/Oahu resident who has met so many good people visiting Hawaii. In the spirit of travel,and loving life,thank you
Aloha Jeanne, I was suppose to be coming to Hawaii in April 2022, but since the cases are high I just don’t feel comfortable traveling anywhere where cases are high. This will be the 3rd postpone but I’m okay with that because Hawaii isn’t going anywhere! 🐢🐠🌺🍍🥥🌏🏖🏝🛩🌞🌈🌊🕶👙🛍🩴👒📅 It has always been my lifelong dream to come to Hawaii for my vacation & I’m getting very excited for whenever I do get to come ☺ My Grandfather was in the Navy & in Pearl Harbor. I’ve always wanted to go to PH to pay my respects since I have a deep connection to USA history! PH is #1 on my itinerary & my itinerary has been completed for months now. I’ve been doing my Hawaii research since 2019 & I’ve learned a few things. For example, after Pear Harbor happened the Pink Palace of the Pacific was closed to the public. The hotel was used as a place for rest & recovery for our military. I will be the best, most respectful visitor you will ever have, I promise ❤ Stay safe, take care of yourself, & be blessed 😇…..psalms 91:11, 31:14, & 118:14. Smile, God loves you….John 3:16!!
Hawaii needs to lockdown now! Please reschedule your trips to the islands. Governor. Mayors. Please put your foot down NOW so we can reopen in two months. You’re just putting off the inevitable. Get real. Act smart. And stop the media from promoting trips to Las Vegas.
It’s the “scientists ” from the CDC whom have stated vaccinated people are safe to travel. Its outta Hawaii’s control cuz its federal. Besides, lockdowns don’t work.
The “Covid Panic Porn” (some other commenter used that phrase) makes some people highly fearful and demand that the government DO SOMETHING to other people. Shut downs, curfews, mask mandates are all Government knows how to do. Doesn’t matter that they don’t work or if the negative consequences are worse than what is actually accomplished as to slowing Covid. What matters is that they are DOING SOMETHING. Arresting/fining people for sitting on the beach by themselves. Yeah, that will help.