Travel from Oahu
to South Korea

What you need to know about COVID-19 testing, vaccination
and regional travel requirements

Last updated June 14, 2023    |      Reverse Route

Requirements for traveling to South Korea

Korea currently has no COVID-19 testing, proof of vaccination or quarantine requirements for entry. It also no longer requires arriving travelers to register their health information in the Q-Code system. However, temperature checks will be issued if travelers show symptoms associated with COVID-19 or mpox.

From April 1, 2023 through Dec. 31, 2024 KST, U.S. travelers entering into South Korea will be exempt from the requirement to obtain a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA). Please note that travelers still have the option to apply for the K-ETA if they choose as those who have the K-ETA will not be required to submit an arrival card when entering Korea. Click here to learn more.

Returning to Oahu

All guests, US Citizens and Non-US Citizens traveling to the United States must complete the CDC Passenger Contact Tracing form. The CDC Passenger Contact Tracing Form will be collected by a Hawaiian Airlines Customer Service Agent on departure.

If you are travelling to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program, you will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization to board the aircraft. You should apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ESTA) if you are from a country that participates in the Visa Waiver Program.

If you check in at a Domestic Australian Airport and hold a valid Boarding Card for your Hawaiian Airlines flight, please proceed directly to the gate when you arrive at the International Terminal. An Hawaiian Airport Customer Service Agent will need to verify your documents before you can board your flight.


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