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Hawaii to require visitors to fill out online 'Safe Travels' form before travel

Hawaii's  government requires all travelers to fill out its online "Safe Travels" application in an effort to keep its residents and visitors healthy during the coronavirus pandemic,  beginning Tuesday.

Travelers can fill out two forms: one for inter-island travel and one for trans-Pacific travel. The new plan digitizes the process from paper and uses the same form for each traveler type.

The forms collect health and contact information to assist in public health monitoring.

It's part of a screening process that includes temperature checks and secondary screening for travelers with symptoms or temperatures of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

"I am pleased to launch this digital app, which will allow our travelers to provide their required health and travel information before they arrive at the airport,” Gov. David Ige said in a news release.  "It will also help us keep in contact with those who are required to be in quarantine. This is an important step in preparing to reopen our economy."

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Here's how it works: Travelers enter their information and trip details 24 hours before their flights. They will receive a QR code via email after entering their information, which is scanned at the airport once they arrive at their destination.

Ige announced this month that the state won't reopen to tourism  until at least October, which means its 14-day mandatory quarantine for out-of-state and inter-island travelers (in Kauai, Hawaii, Maui and Kalawao counties) remains intact.

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The state is working on a " resort bubble concept"  for  inter-island travelers.  The state calls the program an "enhanced movement quarantine" that each county can develop to give residents and visitors the ability to travel between islands without a 14-day quarantine.

Officials reviewed an idea that would allow tourists to roam freely on resorts while their movements are tracked via a wearable monitor to ensure they stay inside the boundaries of the facilities.

The “resort bubble” concept would keep the tourists within a “geofence” that tracked their movements,  West Hawaii Today reported.

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The tourism delay, the second since the program was announced in June, will affect passengers who bet on the previous Sept. 1 reopening plan and bought airline tickets to Hawaii; airline flight schedules; and, of course, Hawaii's pummeled tourism industry. The  quarantine rule began in March,  and the latest extension means much of the year will be wiped out as few visitors want to be confined to their hotel or vacation rental. 

The state reinstituted a ban on social gatherings bigger than five people  – inside and outside – and other restrictions on Oahu, home to Honolulu and the site of the majority of Hawaii's coronavirus cases.

Contributing: Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY; The Associated Press

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Hawaii travelers must fill out a digital health declaration from tomorrow.

Starting from September 1 st , the State of Hawaii will launch a new mobile app that will help track and trace passengers arriving on the islands. The Safe Travels app is a digital version of the existing forms which travelers need to fill out in order to visit Hawaii. The app was developed with Google and cost $638,000 to create and implement. The funding for the app came from the CARES Act budget.

A new online app

Hawaii is hoping its new mobile app will encourage more travelers to visit the island while still preventing further outbreaks. The Safe Travels app will allow people traveling to Hawaii to fill in their health information online. Douglas Murdock, chief information officer, Office of Enterprise Technology Services for the State of Hawaii said,

“ Compared to paper processing, this online app will save travelers time at the airport and will speed up distribution of information to state and county officials who need it to keep us all safe. ”

Passengers can enter all the relevant information using either Facebook, Google, or email logins up to 24 hours before departure. Passengers then receive a specially generated QR code that can be scanned at the airport upon arrival. The hopes are that this will be a much faster method of tracking travelers. However, the app cannot actively track a phone's location, so its long-term effectiveness is being questioned already.

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The information will be stored on a highly-secured Google cloud, which can be accessed by law enforcement to apply quarantine rules and update passengers on potential outbreaks. Without direct tracking capabilities, it is not yet clear how quarantine measures will be enforced. Based on the information provided, the app will also let passengers know if they are required to take a second test.

The app will be updated with new features as the travel restrictions change. This should make it easy for travelers to stay up to date with changing regulations and encourage tourism. The Governor of Hawaii, David Ige said,

“I am pleased to launch this digital app, which will allow our travelers to provide their required health and travel information before they arrive at the airport. It will also help us keep in contact with those who are required to be in quarantine. This is an important step in preparing to reopen our economy.”

Will it be effective?

A digital version of the track and trace forms may encourage more people to travel as they can be sure they are proving the correct information. Additionally, the app is being promoted as more straightforward and faster without compromising the effectiveness of track and trace forms. Anyone without a smartphone is being told to ask a friend or relative for help or to seek assistance at the airport on arrival.

The app is just one aspect of the state’s plans to begin reopening the island to tourists. As well as filling in the compulsory form online, passengers will still need to submit to temperature testing and isolate for 14 days. The online process, designed to be smoother than paper forms, may make visiting Hawaii easier. However, the increase in cases on the islands is causing other doubts about whether the islands should be reopening at all. The next few weeks should be enough to tell if the app is useful when tracking the virus.

What do you think of the app? Do you think it would be more effective if it could actively track people? Should other states adopt this approach? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Be Prepared to Complete the Hawaii Agricultural Declaration Form

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If you are flying to Hawaii, the flight attendants will give you a form to complete while in-flight.  Much like a customs form, only one agricultural declaration form is required per family.  One adult member of a family may complete the declaration for the other family members.

The last time we checked the form, you must declare any of the items listed below. Per the form, further inspection and possible quarantine may be required for any of the potentially harmful plants and animals.

If you are not carrying any of the above items, be sure and clearly mark the box for “NONE OF THE ABOVE.”  I think a lot of people tend to miss that box at first glance. It’s located below the list of plants and animals.

Please note that this form is subject to change without notice . We do not work for or are affiliated in any way with the state authorities who administer this form .

In my opinion, it’s not worth the trouble to try to bring fruits and vegetables with you into Hawaii. Why delay your vacation with agricultural inspections?  If I do bring fruits or vegetables with me, I only bring what I’ll consume on board.

On the back side of the agricultural declaration form is an optional form that the Hawaii tourism folks would appreciate you completing.  It asks questions a few simple questions like how many nights you’re staying on each island and how many times you’ve been to Hawaii.

In total, both forms (sides) should not take more than five minutes to complete.  Make sure you have a blue or black ink pen with you to complete the forms.

It is probably worth noting that when you head back home your Hawaii vacation, all your luggage and carry-on items must complete an agricultural inspection .  The inspection consists of a scan and you may be asked if you have any plants or animals with you. One important point to remember if you are checking luggage is that you must complete the agricultural inspection for your checked luggage before you check-in.

Once again, we should note that we do not work for or are affiliated in any way with the state authorities who administer this form . If you have issues or questions about this form and its intent, take it up with the Hawaii

For more information, including how to contact agricultural inspection officials with questions, see this link and this one .

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• What to pack for your Hawaii vacation
• Verify your flights early
• Four less obvious things you should do before your vacation

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Sheila Beal is the founder and editor of Go Visit Hawaii. You can connect with Sheila Beal on Twitter , Go Visit Hawaii on Facebook , or Instagram .

I’ve always felt a bit infringed by the form. Aloha, Keahi

@Keahi – yeah, it can be very agri-vating. 😉

The Hawaii agricultural form is very useful to the Hawaii Visitor & Convention Bureau.

Be sure to have a pen on you when you are flying to Hawaii. It’s embarrasing to have to ask to borrow one to fill out the form.

Hawaii is lucky that there are no snakes on the island and the strict rules have kept harmful plant diseases away from the islands.

You cannot take fresh flower leis off the island. You may want to take hardened kukui nut or shell leis instead.

I usually don’t fill this out… I fly so much that I’ve filled it out like 5 times just this year alone… the last couple of times I just didn’t do it. 🙂

LOL @ agri-vating 😉

Whatever keeps Hawaii looking like paradise is fine with me. But for someone like Joseph, I can see how it might be annoying.

After reading the list of items, I’m very curious to know how many people, if anyone, has ever had to declare that they were carrying insects into the islands.

I’ve always felt uneasy about how this form treats my fifth amendment rights. It’s one thing to be guilty of committing a crime and yet another to be both guilty of committing it and failing to declare that I did so. This form harms my right to travel within the U.S. unless I voluntarily abdicate my fifth amendment right and make a signed statement that I am not breaking the law. Interstate commerce should also preempt this restriction on travel. If I am not guilty then certainly I cannot be compelled to make such a statement. Without actually reading the law, understanding all of it, and being familiar with case history, there is no way I can even truthfully make such a declaration.

What if I picked kukui nuts off the beach that were washes up from the hurricane; can I take them home with me from Kauai?

@ Mary – that will addressed on your way out of Kauai when you’ll have to have your luggage inspected again before boarding your flight. See this post: https://www.govisithawaii.com/2009/07/16/be-prepared-for-agricultural-inspection-in-hawaiis-airports/ I don’t know what the rules are around kukui nuts, so for further information, call the U.S. Department of Agriculture at 808- 861-8490.

@Sheila — Thanks a bunch (:

Aloha All, If you read the penalty paragraph of the form you will see that “any person who defaces this declaration, gives false information, or fails to declare, prohibited or restricted articles… is in violation of Chapter 150A Hawaii Revised Statutes…” If I understand the rules of the english language… the penalties are for “defacing, giving false info or NOT declaring”! There is no provision for penalizing you for not fill out the form if you have nothing to declare. There are Supreme Court cases that uphold the gov’t ability to say/ask just about anything they want in the body of their forms… but in the penalty paragraph they have to be truthful. Keep that in mind as you hand your life away. Been here over 20 yrs flying over 50 trips and never have filed out a form… never brought anything in to “declare”. Even had an Attendant get an Ag Officer on the plane before we could leave to harrass me about it. I explained what the form said “in english” and that it did not pertian to me since I had nothing to declare, he got insistant until I explained that he probably did not want to have this conversation with me in front of all the other passengers, which would expose the Ag position and all the sheep behind me might stop bahing. I offered to follow him off the plane and he just said they knew who I was (by my seat assinment) and would be contacting me. Never heard another word from them. And 20 flight later… still haven’t filled one out. Of course if I were to bring something in that needs declared I’d be happy to follow the rules of the “law” and file the form. Read your forms folks and learn your english.

To the “moderator”… It will be interesting to see if this is “moderated” away like so many of our other freedoms or if I am now put on some “list”. I commend you if you find it within yourself to post this. After the shenanigans of the gov’t and the “powers that be” of late… and just watching the last few episodes of 24 last night, I’m even more conscious of how nefarious the activities of the power brokers can be. The web with it’s “Comment” and/or “Reply” are fast becoming the last stand for some semblance of truth… except even those postings can be easily manipulated to say what the “hosts” want them to say. I will understand if you do not post this reply. It was really meant for you, not the general public, but feel free if you wish to post it. I’ve tried over the years to research the “Mandatory Declaration Form” and keep up with any new regulations that might change the wording to make it truly mandatory. The airlines I have noticed are much less forceful about the forms so someone must have taken them to task about lying to their customers. I have pointed the merits of the form out to lawyers, Airline Attendants and anyone who askes and everyone that I clarify the form with immediatly recognized it’s incongruity. I’m sure if you read it you will see it too. Aloha Oe, Brett

I didn’t fill mine out and the flight attendants weren’t too concerned about picking them up from everyone on a recent Alaska Airlines flight. This was the first time I had even seen the form as they are not handed out to passengers on any Canadian airlines flying to Hawaii, which is the way I usually go. It smacked of a way to collect tourist information from people. Too many personal questions that did not apply to the majority of travellers that didn’t have a pet or other animals.

If you don’t fill out the form, you may find your entry process a little longer — they are more likely to give you what amounts to a Customs inspection, going through all of your belongings to make sure you’re not trying to bring something in that you shouldn’t. In the past, some who got caught hadn’t filled out the form to avoid charges of making false statements, or to be able to claim they didn’t know because they hadn’t gotten the form.

It takes a whole three minutes to fill out the Ag side, and compliance with these laws help keep Hawai’i worth visiting. The form is a reminder more than anything else — but if you sign that you don’t have anything, you have lost your ability to claim that you were unaware of the law.

The last time I asked, the Ag folks wouldn’t tell me how many people they catch trying to bring in undesirable stuff, but it’s “frequent.” And they DO prosecute, often enough that the newspapers don’t bother to cover in unless there’s something special about a case.

Most native species are unable to defend themselves against invasive species. WE have to defend them.

Why would you object to something so easy which helps that effort?

“Why would you object to something so easy which helps that effort?” Keith, we certainly don’t object. In fact we are more than willing to “comply” with the “requirements” of the form and the LAW! You are quite correct that “compliance with these laws help keep Hawaii worth visiting.”

If we are not bringing anything over, then we have no reason to furnish any of the information requested. Yes, we may, under duress, find ourselves under more scrutiny than other passengers at the “check out line”.

Question, if they really want EVERYONE to fill out the form, then why don’t change the law to require this? Maybe because it WOULD violate our Constitutional Rights?

Do you not find these methods a bit disingenuous, manipulative and unethical? How can we feel safe, secure and have faith in a government/bureaucracy that resorts to such underhanded tactics?

If we are to be truly concerned about Hawaii-nei the very BEST thing we can do to help her is to leave & do not visit or reside here. Don’t tell anyone how nice Hawaii is, keep it a secret. Because in truth we ARE the “invasive species”. Obviously, that is no going to happen, so can we at least be honest & righteous in our interactions?

The Hawaiians have a word for this, “Pono”. There is absolutely nothing “Pono” about this form! And less about those who seek to control us.

Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono

I would like to bring some tomatos to Hawaii in October. Where does one go to have them cleared for agricultural clearnce?

Please respond, Thank you.

Ex-kamaiana Frank Johnson

Frank – the agricultural officers are usually situated just before you leave the secure area into baggage claim in the airports. You might want to contact the Hawaii agricultural department prior to your visit.

I have some other important advice. That is do not bring any pets, including dogs and cats, to Hawaii unless you are going to be living there long term.

The Hawaiian government has stringent rules about importing any animals, including pets. To legally import a dog or cat requires a lot of paperwork and a process of administering vaccinations, blood tests, and a microchip implant. If these procedures are not followed or the paperwork is not in order, the animal will be impounded and confined in a quarantine facility for the duration of your trip or four months have passed. Why go through all this hassle? Bottom line is: do not bring your pets to Hawaii.

The reason for this: The Hawaiian government enforces these requirements to safeguard against rabies, a deadly infectious disease that affects mostly dogs and wilderness mammals and spreads rapidly. It is prevalent in many parts of the world, including the United States, and can be transmitted to humans through a bite from an infected animal. Hawaii is completely free of this dreaded disease and wishes to remain that way.

For other animals, most species, especially snakes and other reptiles, are prohibited by law because they are considered a danger to the local environment if they were to be released. That could result in many native species of plants and wildlife being rendered extinct because of their predatory nature.

Can anyone tell me if I have to declare packaged green tea bags, purchased from a supermarket in Australia? We have a favourite brand. Also, do I have to declare a wooden ukulele that was made in China and purchased in Australia? I know that I can buy a uke in Hawaii but I do have several already. I have previously bought a uke in Hawaii and didn’t have any problem in bringing it back into Hawaii but have never taken one to Hawaii before. Your advice will be much appreciated, Thank you.

Just our OPINION, we don’t think there is a problem with either. We’re not connected in any way to the Hawaii agricultural authorities, so we don’t make or enforce the rules. Reread the list and follow the link noted in the article for more information.

I want to know if it is legal to demand to know exactly where we will be and then ask for a signature. Then give this to flight attendants. Who knows where this personal info can go? If we think hackers are invasive…,

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Hawaii Travel Declaration Form

The Hawaii Travel Declaration Form is a document that is used by Hawaii residents who are traveling outside of the United States. The form is used to declare the items that you are taking with you, as well as the items that you are leaving behind in Hawaii.

The Hawaii Travel Declaration Form is a mandatory document for all Hawaii residents who are traveling outside of the United States. You must declare all of the items that you are taking with you, as well as the items that you are leaving behind in Hawaii.

If you are traveling with firearms, you must declare them on the Hawaii Travel Declaration Form. You must also declare any other items that are prohibited by law, including fruits, vegetables, and plants.

If you are traveling with a pet, you must declare it on the Hawaii Travel Declaration Form. You must also declare the country that you are going to, as well as the city and the airport that you will be arriving at.

The Hawaii Travel Declaration Form is a very important document, and it is important that you complete it accurately. If you fail to declare an item, you may face criminal penalties.

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• 2 Do I need to fill out travel form for Hawaii?
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• 4 What are the Covid requirements to travel to Hawaii?
• 5 Do you have to take a Covid test to leave Hawaii?
• 6 How do I get a QR code for travel?
• 7 How do you get QR code for Hawaii?

What forms need to be completed to travel to Hawaii?

What forms do I need to complete to travel to Hawaii?

There are a few forms that you will need to complete in order to travel to Hawaii. The first is a passport application, which you can find on the State Department’s website. You will also need to complete a form called the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or ESTA. This form is also available on the State Department’s website.

The final form that you will need to complete is the Customs and Border Protection Form 609. This form is available on the CBP website. You will need to provide your passport information, as well as the details of your trip to Hawaii.

Do I need to fill out travel form for Hawaii?

Yes, you need to fill out a travel form when travelling to Hawaii. The travel form is a document that helps the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to process your entry into the United States. The form asks for your personal information, such as your name, date of birth, and passport number, as well as information about your trip, such as the dates of your stay and the purpose of your visit.

You can fill out the travel form online or on paper. If you fill out the form online, you can save a copy for your records. If you fill out the form on paper, you will need to bring it with you when you travel.

The travel form is important because it helps CBP to determine whether you are allowed to enter the United States. You may be denied entry if you do not fill out the form correctly or if you do not have the required documents.

If you have any questions about the travel form or about travelling to Hawaii, please contact the CBP.

Do you need a PCR test to fly to Hawaii?

The answer to this question is a bit complicated. It depends on where you are coming from and where you are going. If you are coming from a country that has a high risk of yellow fever, then you will need to provide proof of a yellow fever vaccination in order to fly to Hawaii. If you are not coming from a country with a high risk of yellow fever, you likely will not need a PCR test to fly to Hawaii. However, it is always best to check with your airline or travel agent to be sure.

What are the Covid requirements to travel to Hawaii?

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to travel restrictions for many countries around the world. The United States is one of the countries that has placed travel restrictions on trips to Hawaii.

Travellers are required to have a valid passport and a valid visa to enter Hawaii. In addition, all travellers are required to have a valid certificate of health insurance and a round-trip ticket.

Travellers are also required to fill out an Arrival/Departure Record form. This form is available at the port of entry and must be filled out before entering Hawaii.

Travellers are also required to comply with all local health and safety regulations.

Do you have to take a Covid test to leave Hawaii?

There is no requirement to take a Covid test to leave Hawaii, according to the state Department of Health. However, if you are feeling ill, you may be asked to take a test. 

Hawaii has been one of the states hardest hit by Covid, with more than 1,100 confirmed cases as of March 26. The state has taken a number of measures to try to contain the spread of the virus, including requiring all travelers returning from the states with Covid outbreaks to self-isolate for 14 days. 

The Department of Health has not released any information on whether people who have left Hawaii will be required to self-isolate upon their return.

How do I get a QR code for travel?

A QR code is a two-dimensional barcode that can be scanned with a smartphone. QR codes can be used for a variety of purposes, including travel. If you want to create a QR code for travel, there are a few different ways to do it.

One way to create a QR code for travel is to use a website like qrcode.kaywa.com. To create a QR code using this website, you first need to enter the destination you are traveling to. You can then choose to create a QR code for a specific destination or for a general area. You can also choose to include a map, directions, or a link to a website with information about your destination.

Another way to create a QR code for travel is to use a mobile app. There are a number of different apps that allow you to create QR codes, and many of them have travel-related features. For example, the QR Code Reader app allows you to create QR codes for travel that include a map, directions, and a link to a website with information about your destination.

Once you have created a QR code for travel, there are a few different ways to use it. One way is to print the QR code out and bring it with you on your trip. Another way is to save the QR code to your smartphone and scan it when you arrive at your destination.

How do you get QR code for Hawaii?

QR codes are becoming a more and more popular way to store information. They are two-dimensional barcodes that can be scanned with a smartphone to take the user to a website, open a document, or perform other actions. If you’re looking to add a QR code to your marketing materials for Hawaii, there are a few ways to do it.

One way to create a QR code for Hawaii is to use a QR code generator. There are a number of these online tools, and most are free to use. Simply enter the website URL, document, or other information you’d like to include in the QR code, and the generator will create the code for you.

Another way to create a QR code for Hawaii is to use a QR code app. There are a number of these apps available for both Android and iOS devices, and most are free to use. With these apps, you can create QR codes for a variety of purposes, including marketing, event tickets, and product labels.

Once you have created a QR code, you’ll need to print it out or display it online. Most QR codes can be scanned with a smartphone camera, so be sure to place them in a location that is easy to see and access.

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