Beginning July 8, those fully vaccinated in the USA will no longer require either quarantine or testing to visit Hawaii. Great news for many of you who have been asking for this. But one big question remains that you’ve asked about it countless times.
What about children ages 5 and up?
Remember that children age 5 and up who are not able to be vaccinated, will remain subject to the current Safe Travel pre-departure testing program that has been in effect for some time. Governor Ige’s office confirmed that, saying that those “travelers aged 5 years to 11 years old are not eligible for vaccine exception and may bypass quarantine requirements by adhering to Safe Travels pretesting and county testing requirements.”
Children under age 5.
Per the state, “Children under 5 years old are not required to test and will not be quarantined if traveling with an adult who has a pre-travel test exception or a vaccination exception.”
Avoid group quarantine when traveling with kids.
If a child traveling to Hawaii with or without family does not have valid Safe Travels testing results from a Trusted Partner, the entire group is subject to a 10-day quarantine. The governor’s office confirmed that.
Comply with the following three rules to avoid quarantine and testing.
Starting July 8, “travelers vaccinated in the U.S. or U.S. Territories may participate in the exception program starting on the 15th day after their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine — or starting the 15th day after their single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.” That according to Governor Ige.
1. Documentation process.
Upload one of three vaccination documents to your Safe Travels Hawaii account before traveling to Hawaii. Effective July 1, the state confirms that the “Safe Travels digital platform is now allowing vaccine document uploads for trips arriving in Hawaiʻi on July 8 and beyond.”
One of the following must be uploaded:
- A CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card.
- VAMS (Vaccination Administration Management System) printout.
- DOD DD Form 2766C.
2. Comply with legal attestation requirements.
To qualify for the exemption, visitors must “Sign the online legal attestations on Safe Travels Hawaii, confirming the uploaded documentation is true and accurate.”
3. A hard copy of vaccination documentation is required.
Visitors seeking vaccination exemption must “bring a hard copy of their vaccination documentation to show screeners at the gate before boarding and/or upon arrival in Hawaii. Screeners will review/verify the vaccination documents, match photo IDs, name, and DOB, and confirm that the attestations are signed.
Reminder: Interisland travel (solely within the state of Hawaii) does not require either vaccination or testing.
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What type of ID is acceptable for my 12 year old for her vaccination exception? She has a passport but it is expired….
Please advise. Thank you!
Hi Pd.
We don’t believe anything will be required of a 12-year old in terms of ID.
Aloha.
My daughter will turn 12 the day that we fly into Hawaii. Will she be required to be vaccinated? There won’t be an approved vaccine for her prior to us flying. Will we need to provide proof of age? We will have her covid tested but I can’t imagine having her tested every 48 hours while on vacation. Thank you!
Hi Tiffany.
Please contact the State to inquire at the Safe Travel help desk 855-599-0888.
Aloha.
Thanks for the quarantine update.
I have a thirteen year old who is vaccinated. I see that they will be checking for our vaccination cards with ID AT THE gates. For my child would he need some kind of form of ID like a school ID or birth certificate?
Thanks for this…I was able to upload easily, though the multiple signatures had me for a loop for a while. I kept getting errrors, and caught on (make sure you “submit signature” after signing). If I recall, I did it three times. My trip isn’t till September, and according to video on the site (6 easy steps) I should get an email 10 days ahead of the trip to finish the process and obtain my QR code. Be sure to have a fully charged phone, therefore, and likely a printout of the QR. I often use my Anker battery charger because of my frequent checking on my phone during travels. It’s awesome…you can charge 2 or 3 times from that thing!
Love BOH for keeping me sane about going to Hawaii. Learning Hawaiian on Duolingo.com (free). Maybe I can move to BI if all goes well.
Hi Gloria.
Thanks. We both have battery chargers too and while they aren’t needed often, they are a lifesaver when they are.
Aloha.
Thank you for your post. Did you also do CLEAR as well as Safe Travels? One of them, cant remember now, said it expires 8/6/2021, but I just did both yesterday and my trip is in September also. Maybe I have to redo both about 3 weeks before my trip? Thanks in advance to anyone who knows why this shows an expiration date of just a month away.
still not working for me. switched to trying on my phone so I can sign but multiple tries and it still didn’t accept my signature. sigh
Hello, Is uploading my vaccine card the last of the protocols or do we also fill out the health questionnaire 24 hours prior to traveling? If so, will a QR code then be generated? Again, thanks for this site and all the issues you address. What a huge help!!
Hi Susan.
Thank you. As far as we know, the health questionnaire will be required so long as there is Safe Travels.
Aloha.
I have had no issues with the safe travels program. Just had to stay on top of the changes. Things have changed often. And things were not always clear. Have been to the islands twice during the whole process. And my biggest thing is please have patience for the people working at the airport. They have a lot to contend with. They’ve had to learn just the same as we have. Be kind to the people who live here and are doing they’re best to make sure you enjoy your vacation. They have done from zero to 100 overnight. They’re playing catch-up too. And remember that the Islands don’t have the hospital beds in large numbers like the mainland. I’m here in big island and enjoying island time. No rush and no fuss from me.
Enjoy the islands.
the problem with the ” limited hospitals” rhetoric is at no point ever were hospitals in Hawaii overwhelmed…
So to use that excuse now, with vaccines and hardly anyone in ICU’s or on ventilators is asinine.
It’s a tourist control program at this point.
Aloha Jenn, I’m planning my life long dream vacation trip to Oahu next year!! I’m getting very excited & can’t wait🌍🌈✈🏖🌞🌊 God bless you!
I did a covid vaccine trial. I have a card from the cdc, but it says trial. Is that going to be an issue? Thanks!
Hi Peter.
We suggest you check with the state directly at 855-599-0888.
Aloha.
Thank you Peter for asking this question. I am in the Moderna vaccine study, and received my vaccines before they were approved for emergency use back in August and September of 2020, so I will call the state to determine if they will accept it given the dates sound off (earlier they had a rule about dates of the vaccine and travel, hoping they accept it).
when trying to upload my covid vaccination card, it is asking for a signature. I cannot do this on my computer . Plus it doesn’t go forward for me to add picture of my card. Anyone else having this issue?
Yes, the site will not allow me to upload either
So… my vaccination card was in my bag and hand sanitizer leaked on it making it difficult to read. As a replacement to the card, my state sends a text with the information. It doesn’t seem possible to obtain another physical card from my state. I’ll upload both documents. I hope it will work because that’s all I have.
Can’t believe, in our ‘modern’ society that we’re reduced to carrying around a flimsy card for state-to-state travel
I laminated mine as recomended
My understanding is that laminated cards are not allowed. It is possible these cards will need to be used for booster shots in the future.
NM recommended it and even had the local office supply doing it for free
If your card is heat sensitive, laminating likely to ruin it.
What about those who are not vaccinated and don’t plan to be?
Non-vaccinated travelers will have to have proof of a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours of arrival. Check out the Hawaii Safe Travels site for more info. I hope this helps. I have been watching this and reading as much as possible prior to our up coming trip. Good lucky and happy travels.
You must take a Covid test from a Hawaii trusted travel partner with 72hrs of your final flight departing for Hawaii … the same as it has been for the last year.
You don’t get to visit the state of Hawaii, it’s that simple.
As the article states you’ll have to get the Covid test as you have always had to (from an approved provider) 72 hours before you travel. Nothing has changed in that regard.
Check the links.
How long will the vaccine exemption apply? For instance, say the 2nd dose is administered in February, and travel will occur in November (more than 6 months after 2nd dose). Is that good enough?
Thanks!
Hi Sandy.
There has been no information about that yet.
Aloha.
What are current rules for unvaccinated adults please
Hi Diane.
There is a link to that information in the post and it can also be found here: https://beatofhawaii.com/ultimate-guide-to-hawaii-travel-during-covid/.
Aloha.
I was not able to load my copy of my vaccination card using the link designated for that card. I did upload using the “other” link. Has anyone else experienced this and what did you do?
Initially the site did not accept out of state vaccination records. As of July 1, they can be uploaded. I tried to upload our info as soon as the change was announced and ran into this.
I have since successfully uploaded our cards. Perhaps try again?
thank you. will try again
I did the safe travels on my laptop because it was too difficult on my iPhone. I clicked on my photo and dragged and dropped it into the box and it worked.
thank you.I’ll try that
But all Must still wear a mask?
Indoors, yes.
Aloha Guys-
So a hard copy of your vax card works and you can leave the original at home correct?
thanks
Hi Jon.
Yes, that is our understanding and is exactly what we received from the governor.
Aloha.
I’m confused on the question “So a hard copy of your vax card works and you can leave the original at home correct?” I thought you had to have the original and copies would not be accepted. I am assuming a hard copy is a copy not the original. What am I missing?
Thanks
Hi Catherine.
The language we used is exactly as provided by the state, so you can take it quite literally. If you cant to talk with them, Safe Travels help desk is at 855-599-0888.
Aloha.
Aloha! What are the new rules for children under 12 who cannot get vaccinated? The rest of our group is. Mahalo!
Hi Judy.
That is specifically addressed in and was the purpose of the post. If you have any more questions on that, just let us know.
Aloha.