No Covid restrictions for domestic travel to Hawaii starting March 26: Travel Weekly

Waikiki on Oahu. Travelers from the U.S. will no longer need to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test to enter the state of Hawaii. Aines/Shutterstock.com

U.S. domestic travelers to Hawaii will no longer need to show proof of vaccinations or a negative Covid-19 test to enter the state, Gov. David Ige announced in a press conference.

The current version of the screening program known as Safe Travels requires visitors to upload testing or vaccine information to a state-run website along with contact information and details of the traveler's itinerary. Those who are not vaccine-free and do not produce a negative test result are subject to a five-day quark.

More than 11 million people have been screened through the Safe Travels program.

Ige said during the press conference that he was not ready to let the statewide indoor mask mandate sunset, making Hawaii the only U.S. state to leave its mask mandate in effect.

Ige said that they are not done with Covid-19, but that they have to transition to the new normal.

Travelers to Hawaii and travel advisors said that Safe Travels resulted in delays and long lines for screening at airports, and the system was at times confusing to use. The staff was dedicated to help speed up the screening process.

The Hawaii Tourism Authority CEO John De Fries said in a statement that the Safe Travels program would not have been possible without the collaboration and support of our fellow government agencies and numerous visitor industry partners.

He said that bringing the Safe Travels program to a close reflects the progress that has been made as a state.

Proof of a negative Covid test or recovery from a recent Covid infection are required for international arrivals to Hawaii.

Ige encouraged people to remain vigilant.

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