(CNN) -- If you're planning to
travel
to Hawaii, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the pandemic.
The basics
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has
lifted its requirement for travelers to test negative
for Covid-19 before entering the United States.
Hawaii's entry policy for international travelers aligns with the federal rules for air travelers that went into effect on November 8, 2021, requiring noncitizen or nonlegal permanent resident
international arrivals 18 and older to be fully vaccinated
.
Arriving US citizens and legal permanent residents are not required to be fully vaccinated.
While the CDC
still recommends
everyone 2 and older wear a well-fitting mask on public transportation, masks are no longer required on airplanes, trains and other means of public transit.
What can you see and do?
Spectacular surfing, sandy beaches, traditional Pacific culture, and rugged volcanoes await Hawaii visitors. Hawaii's geographical position and proud history make it unlike anywhere else in the United States.
Who can go?
Fully vaccinated travelers are now allowed entry into the United States, including Hawaii.
As of November 8, unvaccinated travelers from abroad are no longer allowed, with very limited exceptions. Among those exceptions are
unvaccinated children who are 17 and younger
.
Americans are still allowed to travel to Hawaii, regardless of vaccination status.
What are the restrictions?
Hawaii dropped its statewide mask mandate for indoor settings in late March. The mandate came to an end the same day as Hawaii's Safe Travels program expired.
All restrictions on intercounty travel have been lifted, meaning no pre-travel testing or quarantining is needed for travel between the Hawaiian islands.
What's the health situation?
With about 339,000 cases and roughly 1,600 deaths reported as of August 12, Hawaii has seen relatively low
Covid numbers
per capita compared with other US states. It maintained some of the strictest travel measures of any state during the heights of the pandemic.
What can visitors expect?
Statewide limits on social gatherings, restaurants, bars, gyms and other social establishments were lifted in December. All county-imposed restrictions have been lifted.
On the island of Oahu, the
Safe Access O'ahu program
, which required proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter businesses such as restaurants, bars and gyms, ended March 5.
Maui County
updated its rules on February 21
, lifting vaccination or testing requirements for indoor public spaces.
Hawaii also has a statewide
Malama Hawaii initiative
that encourages visitors to give back to the destination.
Useful links
CDC requirements for international air travel
Covid-19 State of Hawaii portal
Hawaii Trusted Travel Partners
OneOahu.org
HawaiiGuide.com
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