Frequently Asked Questions
| Category | Question | Answer | Revised |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarantine Rules | Can I quarantine in an Airbnb or short-term vacation rental? | No. If you need to rent paid or commercial lodgings for your stay in Hawaii, you cannot stay at a "short term vacation rental". Each county may define what qualifies as a "short term vacation rental" differently. Please contact the counties for more information. | 2020-09-18 00:00:00 |
| Quarantine Rules | Can I avoid quarantine by taking a COVID test? | Yes. Beginning on October 15, 2020, travelers who obtain a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours before arrival in Hawaii can obtain an exemption from the quarantine requirements. See the program rules here: https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/#travel-FAQs | 2020-11-02 00:00:00 |
| Quarantine Rules | What if I have recovered from COVID-19 but still test positive for the virus? Do I still have to quarantine? | In order to qualify for a COVID-19 exemption to the 10-day quarantine, you must submit two pieces of information and receive approval prior to arrival: 1.) Copy of a positive test (must be a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) from a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified laboratory or Department of Defense Clinical Laboratory Improvement Program (CLIP) lab) taken no more than 90 days and no less than 11 prior to your departure date; and 2.) a signed letter from a medical provider stating that you have not exhibited symptoms and are fully recovered (this letter must be signed at least 10 days after your positive test and no more than 14 days from your departure date). All documents must be on company-issued letterhead and submitted via the web-app form for processing. Please allow a week for processing. | 2021-11-23 00:00:00 |
| Mainland Travel | If I'm connecting to a flight in Hawaii, do I need to quarantine? | No. Provided you do not leave the airport terminal, you will not be subject to quarantine. | 2020-09-18 00:00:00 |
| Mainland Travel | If I'm laying over in Hawaii overnight, do I need to quarantine? | Yes. You will go immediately from the airport to your quarantine location. You may not stop for gas, food, or for any other reason. Unless you require emergency medical services or are going to the airport to leave Hawaii, you must remain in your quarantine location. | 2020-09-18 00:00:00 |
| Quarantine Rules | Do I need to stay in Hawaii for the full 10 days? | No. Your quarantine in Hawaii will be the shorter of your actual stay in Hawaii or 10 days. | 2021-01-26 00:00:00 |
| Quarantine Rules | If I quarantine with others in my household who didn’t travel, do they need to quarantine too? | No. Only those who have traveled in to the state must quarantine. However, you should take appropriate precautions to protect those in your household who are not quarantining. | 2020-09-18 00:00:00 |
| Quarantine Rules | If I quarantine in a condominium, apartment, or hotel, can I leave my unit or room to use common areas? | No. Your quarantine location is your unit, room, or suite. You cannot leave your unit, room, or suite except to get emergency medical services or to leave the state. | 2020-09-18 00:00:00 |
| How to Apply | I'm traveling to Hawaii to work in a federal critical infrastructure sector (CISA), do I need to apply for an exemption? | Pursuant to the Governor’s November 29, 2021 Emergency Proclamation, critical infrastructure worker quarantine exemptions, otherwise known as CISA exemptions, are discontinued. To avoid quarantine upon arrival in Hawaii, employers and CISA workers should consider using one of the exceptions provided by the Safe Travels program at https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/. | 2021-12-10 00:00:00 |
| Interisland Travel | Do I need to quarantine if I haven't traveled out of state and am only traveling between islands? | Inter-island travelers are not subject to quarantine. | 2021-06-30 00:00:00 |
| Quarantine Rules | What if I recovered from Covid, but only took an antigen or antibody test? Do I qualify for the recovered from Covid exemption? | No. We only accept molecular test such as NAAT, PCR, RNA, etc. for the exemption. | 2021-01-26 |
| Quarantine Rules | Can I avoid quarantine if I have received COVID vaccination? | Yes. Please visit https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/ for specific information on this program. | 2021-11-23 |