Hawaii updated its entry requirements this week, dropping the health questionnaire requirement and cutting the mandatory quarantine period in half.
The mandatory self-quarantine period for those arriving in the Hawaiian Islands who aren’t fully vaccinated or don’t have a negative pre-travel test result has been reduced from 10 days to five days, effective January 3, 2022.
In addition, From January 4, 2022, travellers do not need to complete the Health Questionnaire prior to departure to receive a QR code.
“We are adopting the CDC recommendations as one part of our effort to blunt the current very rapid spread of the Omicron variant. These guidelines are practical to implement, making it easier for people to do the right thing,” state epidemiologist Sarah Kemble said in a statement last week. “We should all anticipate that guidance may continue to evolve in the coming weeks as we learn more.”
Tourists who are fully vaccinated or have tested negative for the virus do not need to isolate themselves upon arrival.
Travellers may face additional COVID-19 restrictions once they arrive in Hawaii.
Maui County, for example, requires proof of full vaccination or a recent negative coronavirus test to enter certain “high risk” venues like indoor bars and restaurants. Starting Saturday, customers must have a booster shot to be considered fully vaccinated. Visitors can still dine outdoors without a vaccination card.
