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Do I need a visa to go to Hawaii?

Although visa is not required for general trip to Hawaii, be sure to apply for ESTA before travel.



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As a general rule of thumb, international travel requires a passport. So, at the very least, foreign nationals who are neither American citizens nor permanent residents will need a passport to go to Hawaii. Passport requirements will differ based on the length of stay and the country of origin.

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You'll need prior authorisation to enter the United States using a British passport, either through a visa, a Permanent Resident Card, or the Visa Waiver Programme.

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Domestic travel
Documents for travel to/from Hawaii and within the Hawaiian Islands are the same for any other U.S. state. If you are flying to Hawai'i within the United States, you only need a valid government photo ID.

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So, For U.S. nationals, Hawaii is NOT considered international territory. Similarly, tourists from all over the world with American (U.S.) visas in hand are also not required to get any additional documents to get to Hawaii. Foreign tourists on U.S. tours may be termed the same as that U.S. tourists.

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RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED ITEMS:
Pineapple and bromeliad plants and fruits. Passion fruit plants and seeds. Cruciferous root vegetables (radish, turnip, daikon, horseradish, rutabaga) Corn on the cob.

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The processing of an ESTA can take up to 72 hours. It is also advisable to check the status of an already approved ESTA in advance of traveling to make sure that it is still valid. All applicants requesting an ESTA will be charged for the processing of the application. The fee is $4.00.

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Countries in the Visa Waiver Program that can travel to USA visa-free:
  • Andorra.
  • Australia.
  • Austria.
  • Belgium.
  • Brunei.
  • Chile.
  • Croatia.
  • Czech Republic.


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Sure, you can wear jeans in Hawaii. But unless you're going up to the summit of Haleakala you'll probably be more comfortable in almost anything else due to the balmy temperatures and humidity. I have visited Hawaii in every season and never wished I had jeans with me. What should I wear on a plane to Hawaii?

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