Hawaii Travel + Vaccination Exemption requirements

Information regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine exemption requirements for Hawaii Travelers

Last Updated: March 8, 2022, at 5:00 pm HST

We continue to receive numerous inquiries about Hawaii's policy regarding travelers who have been vaccinated, and who now potentially have received a 'booster' shot as well. What are the current rules and requirements? What will the rules be regarding 'boosters' in Hawaii? When do these new rules for vaccinated travelers take effect? We are continuing to monitor this topic closely, and we have included everything we currently know below.

'Boosters' will NOT be required for Vaccine exemption

Governor Ige has now officially decided not to implement the policy

On February 8, 2022, Governor David Ige announced that Hawaii's current Safe Travels program will continue unchanged at this time, that domestic travelers will not be required to include proof of COVID-19 booster shots. Individuals who received their primary COVID-19 vaccination series 14 days prior to arrival, or those who provide an acceptable negative pre-travel test, will continue to be exempt from the mandatory five-day quarantine.

"Today's decision by Governor Ige strikes a good balance between protecting public health and safety and continuing the recovery of our economy which supports so many of our kamaaina families. While booster shots are not required to travel, we encourage visitors to stay up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccines, wear their masks, and travel responsibly throughout our islands," said John De Fries, HTA president, and CEO. "Many of Hawaii's businesses and visitor industry partners continue to work diligently to get their employees vaccinated and boosted to ensure that we can continue to keep Hawaii safe and to be effective hosts to our visitors. We appreciate everyone taking personal responsibility to mālama (care for) ourselves and one another."

We'll keep this page updated accordingly with 2022 updates.

Hawaii's local vaccination + 'booster' rate

As of March 8, 2022, Hawaii had a statewide vaccination rate of 76.6%, with 37.7% 'boosted,' according to local state data from the Hawaii Department of Health.

Oahu & Maui end their 'Vaccine Pass' programs

Oahu ended 'Vaccine Pass' requirement on March 6, 2022

Honolulu’s Mayor has now announced that the program requiring vaccination or testing for access to dining, bars, and gyms has ended, effective March 6, 2022. This brings Oahu in line with Maui, which dropped its vaccine policy on Feb. 21st. The ‘Safe Access Oahu’ program, which went into effect in the fall of 2021, as Covid cases were on the rise, will now officially conclude. Beginning March 6th, it will be up to each individual business as to whether or not they will ask for proof of vaccination or testing.

Maui has ended its 'Vaccine Pass' requirement

Maui has now officially eliminated its vaccine or test requirements for customers of restaurants, bars and gyms as of on Monday (February 21, 2022). Patrons to these Maui county establishments will no longer have to provide proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test for indoor service.

More details about these new programs can be found on our page for Hawaii Vaccine Passports →

Maui has dropped the 'booster' requirement for establishments

As of February 7, 2022, Maui County has now ended its requirement that customers at bars, restaurants, and gyms show proof of receiving a 'booster' shot to be considered fully vaccinated. Maui Mayor Mike Victorino has previously said had made the change because COVID infections have been on the decline. Previously, Maui county had implemented the new rule effective on January 24, 2022.