Hawaii Pet Quarantine: Direct Airport Release, FAVN Test and Entry Checklist
Bringing a dog or cat to Hawaiʻi does not automatically mean a 120-day stay in quarantine. Pets that meet Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity requirements can qualify for Direct Airport Release or the 5 Day Or Less program. This evergreen guide explains the real order of microchip, rabies vaccinations and FAVN testing, the 30-day waiting rules, Honolulu versus neighbor-island entry, health-certificate and tick-treatment requirements, the HIPOP online application option, current fees, service-dog rules and common release delays.
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