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As an international visitor, your first stop on Oahu will be the Honolulu International Airport. Please check with your official government agency to ensure you have the most current travel requirement information but here are some general guidelines for visiting Oahu.

Be prepared! Unprepared persons cannot be processed and admitted into the United States. For information on U.S. Customs and Border Protection rules and regulations visit the Department of Homeland Security website at: http://www.dhs.gov

For more complete information on travel requirements to Hawaii please visit www.travelsmarhawaii.com

BEFORE YOU LEAVE FOR OAHU

1. Ensure that your passport is valid for six months beyond your intended period of stay.
2. Citizens of countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program should be aware of the new passport requirements by the United States.
3. Citizens of countries not participating in the Visa Waiver Program must have a valid visa to enter the United States.

WHILE ON THE AIRCRAFT ENROUTE TO THE UNITED STATES

1. Obtain proper arrival forms from flight crew and complete all sections on both sides in English using black or blue ink.
2. A Customs Declaration form is required from all arriving passengers and crew even if you have nothing to declare.
3. An Immigration form is required from all non-United States citizens except permanent U.S. residents and Canadian citizens.

ONCE YOU ARRIVE ON OAHU
ARRIVAL AT HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

1. All persons arriving on international flights must first clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspection and will walk and/or be transported via shuttle directly to the International Arrival Building (IAB) for CBP processing.
2. Have your passport, Immigration and Customs forms, and return tickets prepared and ready for the CBP officer.
3. Immediate family members in the same household are processed together and use one Customs Declaration form.
4. Upon successful completion of Primary inspection, you then will go to the CBP Baggage inspection.
5. Claim your checked baggage and then have your passport and Customs Declaration available for screening.
6. Customs Declaration forms are collected at exit.
7. All connecting passengers must check their bags with TSA representatives in the CBP Baggage area before exiting.

For more detailed information please visit www.travelsmarthawaii.com