TLDR: Australia is one of only four origins that Hawaii has designated as exempt from the standard quarantine program. A pet moving from Australia to Hawaii does not need the OIE-FAVN blood test and does not need a Hawaiian-side rabies…
TLDR: The UK is part of the British Isles, one of only four origins that Hawaii has designated as exempt from the standard quarantine program. This means no FAVN blood test and no rabies vaccination history requirement. What you do…
TLDR: Moving a pet directly to Maui requires everything the standard Hawaii import process requires, plus a Neighbor Island Inspection Permit arranged before travel. The NIIP cannot be issued until your pet has a confirmed passing FAVN result, and all…
TLDR: Military families PCS-ing to Hawaii must complete the full Hawaii pet import process, the same program that applies to all civilian moves. There are no quarantine exemptions for military orders. What is different: access to the DOD FAVN lab…
TLDR: Hawaii has four separate checklists depending on where your pet is coming from and where it is landing. Using the wrong checklist is one of the most common and most costly mistakes in the entire process. Identify your scenario…
TLDR: Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the primary options for flying a pet to Hawaii. United and Delta do not accept pets on Hawaii routes for the general public. American Airlines accepts cargo pets into Honolulu only, with no…
TLDR: The Big Island offers the most outdoor space and the most relaxed environment for large dogs, but it has the fewest emergency veterinary options. Oahu has the most dog services and the only 24/7 emergency vet in Hawaii, but housing…
TLDR: Moving a pet to Hawaii takes a minimum of 4 to 6 months from start to finish for a pet with no prior rabies vaccination history. The process cannot be compressed below that floor. Pets that arrive before every step is…
