Tourists are eager to visit their loved destination soon. A top attraction for most lists is Hawaii. But is Hawaii open for tourists now?
According to Governor David Ige’s press conference on Monday, July 13, due to the rise of confirmed cases on the mainland United States, supply chain for testing supplies interrupted because of outbreaks, and anticipated uptick in cases when schools reopen. The pre-travel testing program has been postponed to Tuesday, September 1. This new date is tentative and will be re-evaluated.
Hawaii is one of several states to impose mandatory 14-day self-quarantine for visitors and returning residents entering the state. The 14-day quarantine also applies to inter-island flights. The mandatory 14-day travel quarantine will remain in place through August 31.
What Happens if I Travel to Hawaii Now?
The mandatory 14-day quarantine is required for all passengers (visitors and returning residents) arriving into the state of Hawaii on or before August 31. Additionally, operations, including peer-to-peer platforms or sharing services, may not rent vehicles to any person who is subject to a 14-day traveler quarantine order unless an exemption is granted.
People who are required to self-quarantine for 14 days must designate a hotel or motel as their designated quarantine location. No person who is subject to the mandatory self-quarantine is allowed to stay in a short-term or vacation rental. Sightseeing and relaxing on the beach are prohibited while you’re under quarantine.
You cannot visit restaurants, but you can have meals delivered to your hotel room. Tourists are responsible for all incidental costs stemming from the quarantine orders.
The state of Hawaii’s Department of Transportation website further explains the entrance and quarantine process.
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Travel Forms to be completed When Entering Hawaii
Every adult traveler (including officers and crew members) flying from the continental U.S., and international must complete the Mandatory Travel Declaration Form and the revised 14-day Order for Self Quarantine Form.
Travelers may be prohibited from boarding a flight if they refuse to complete the mandatory form, have a high temperature above 100.4 degrees, or are on the 14-day quarantine list prohibiting them from flying. Visitors who are still in their 14-day quarantine are not permitted to fly to another island. This will continue to be the case through August 31.
As this would mean that visitors would need to remain in their rooms for most or all of their vacation, travelers are strongly recommended to postpone any trips to Hawaii.
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