Traveling to Hawaii with a pet requires careful planning and adherence to specific regulations to ensure a smooth process for both the animal and its owner. At the heart of this process for those aiming to bypass the quarantine facility in Honolulu and have their pets directly released at airports on neighboring islands is the Hawaii Neighbor Island Permit form. This document, critical for pet owners, outlines a comprehensive checklist which includes a mandatory pre-submission of documents 30 days before arrival, a notarized Dog & Cat Import Form, proof of rabies vaccinations, and a fee along with the flight details. Moreover, securing an inspection reservation with one of the designated veterinary hospitals on the islands of Kona, Kahului, or Lihue is another crucial step. These hospitals liaise directly with the Animal Quarantine Station to confirm arrangements. The permit obtained after these steps ensures that the pets can fly directly to these neighboring islands without the stress of additional quarantine, provided all the outlined conditions are met. Airlines also play a part in this process, with specific requirements for health certificates, necessitating communication with them well in advance of travel. Through this detailed approach, the Hawaii Department of Agriculture aims to protect the island's unique ecosystem while accommodating pet owners' needs.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Hawaii Neighbor Island Permit Form |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | st_For_Requesti ng_Direct_Airpo rt_Release_at_K ona__Kahului_an d_Lihue_Airport s hawaii neighbor island inspection permit form |
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Checklist for Requesting Direct Airport Release at |
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Please check each box to verify that all items have been read and understood. All procedures must be followed or the dog or cat will be denied entry at Kona, Kahului or Lihue Airport. Pets that are denied entry will be transported to Honolulu for inspection or transported
Contact a listed veterinary hospital before booking your flight to see if they are able to perform the inspection.
□Some airlines may not be participating. Check with your airline well in advance.
□Every dog or cat must meet all the requirements listed on the “Checklist for the
Owners must submit the following documentation to the Animal Quarantine Station 30 days or more ahead of the planned arrival:
□1. Completed and notarized Dog & Cat Import Form (AQS278).
□2. Original rabies vaccine certificates for the 2 most recent vaccinations.
□3. Payment of $145 in cashier’s check or money order made out to the Dept. of Agriculture (no personal checks).
□4. Flight information (i.e. Airlines, flight number, date and time of arrival).
□5. Check“Neighbor Island Inspection Permit $145” on the program applying for section
of the Dog and Cat Import Form
□Owners must contract with and make reservations for inspection with: Alii Veterinary Hospital (808)
□Contact a listed veterinary hospital before booking your flight to see if they are able to perform the inspection.
□A Kona, Kahului or Lihue Neighbor Island Inspection Permit will be mailed to the owner once the Animal Quarantine Stationhas:
•Received the above required documents, information and payment (see
•Confirmed the pet meets all of the requirements for the
•Received confirmation from Alii Veterinary Hospital, Keauhou Veterinary Hospital,
At Home Animal Hospital & Mobile Veterinary Care, Central Maui Animal Clinic, Kahului Animal Hospital, Kihei Veterinary Clinic, Makawao Veterinary Clinic, Maui Humane Society, South Shore Veterinary Care, West Maui Animal Clinic or Kauai Humane Society that they will meet the pet.
□The original Neighbor Island Inspection Permit must accompany the dog or cat on the aircraft and be submitted to the inspector upon arrival in Hawaii.
Airlines are not permitted to fly a dog or cat directly to Kona, Kahului or Lihue from the Continental US without a valid Neighbor Island Inspection Permit issued by the Department of Agriculture.
□The Animal Quarantine Station will send permits to owners via regular mail. If an owner prefers faster delivery, they must submit a prepaid
□An original health certificate (dated within 14 days of arrival) will be collected by the inspector upon arrival in Hawaii. It is highly recommended that owners check with their airline as some require the health certificate to be dated within 10 days of arrival.