HONOLULU
DANIEL.K.INOUYE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Updated: 2023/03/27

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Arrival

Arrival flow

  1. 1

    Immigration

  2. 2

    Baggage Claim

  3. 3

    Customs

Layout

Key to symbols

  • Arrival
  • Departure
  • Connection
  • Security Zone
  • Public Zone
  • Security Zone (no use)
  • Stairs/
    Escalator
  • Toilets
  • Bus
  • Currency Exchange
  • Elevator
  • Taxi
  • Information
  • Train
  • Parking

Terminal2

In the immigration control area of Terminal 1, there is immigration control and toilets (wheelchair accessible), at the baggage claim area, there is transit counters, and Once you pass through customs, there are toilets (wheelchair accessible), airport information counters, currency exchange offices, elevators, and exits to outside.

Arrival regulations

Quarantine

There is no quarantine check when entering the United States.

Immigration

Documents required for entry
Required documents Description
VISA

Japan is an eligible country under the United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
Japanese passport holders are permitted to enter the country without a visa provided that the duration of stay is up to 90 days, and the purpose of travel is tourism or business. (However, an ESTA application must be made beforehand.)

opens in new windowESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)

Depending on the purpose of visit (study, work, etc.), a visa or additional documentation may be required. Please contact the US Embassy for further information.
(Example: A visa and supplementary documentation (I-20) are required if the purpose of the visit is study.)
US permanent residents and conditional permanent residents must show their permanent resident or conditional permanent resident cards (Green Card/I-551).

  • *Please note: If you are traveling after April 1, 2016 with ESTA on the Visa Waiver Program, it is essential that you are in possession of an IC passport. If you do not have an IC passport, you will need to apply for a visa.
Passport

A machine-readable passport (MRP) or an IC passport (IC chipped) valid until the date of return to your home country.

Immigration card
no visa
Not required.
with visa
Not required. From May 2013, all I-94 records for Immigration are created electronically, and it is no longer necessary to submit an I-94 on paper.
Customs declaration form Not required.
A return airline ticket or e-ticket Please bring it.
  • IMPORTANT
    • After arrival on your international flight, please walk up to level 3 and make your way to Immigration on level 2 before proceeding to Customs on level 1.
    • The Immigration area is large with lots of counters. The central area is usually reserved for Japanese citizens.
    • Please present the required documents, and verbally state your intended length of stay and purpose of travel.
    • Your passport will be stamped with an arrivals stamp.
    • There is a second checkpoint at the counters at the back-left for immigrants or cases where anything is unclear.
    • During busy periods in the morning, you may be directed by airport staff to wait for a long time in the waiting room.

Customs

Please show your passport.
If you are bringing in $10,000 or more in currency, this must be declared. (Duty-free).

Crowded in the morning (2 hours or more).

Pets

Prior reservation is necessary if you wish to bring your pet, as the transportation environment within the aircraft needs to be prepared.

opens in new windowInquiriy - JAL International Reservation and Information

Please also be sure to check with the embassy or quarantine station at your destination for animal quarantine information such as import restrictions and required documentation.

Other Information

Please retain your immigration card* for the duration of your stay.
You need to hand it in to airline staff when you exit the United States.
If you do not hand in the card, you may face delays in the future when trying to enter the United States.

  • *The issue of this card has been discontinued as of May 2013, but if you entered the country prior to this date and have one attached to your passport, please hand it in.

Departure

Departure flow

  1. 1

    Check-in

  2. 2

    Security check

Layout

Key to symbols

  • Arrival
  • Departure
  • Connection
  • Security Zone
  • Public Zone
  • Security Zone (no use)
  • Stairs/
    Escalator
  • Toilets
  • Bus
  • Currency Exchange
  • Elevator
  • Taxi
  • Information
  • Train
  • Parking

Terminal2

At Terminal 1, there are elevators, check-in counters, E and F counters, and toilets (wheelchair accessible), and Once you pass through security, there are currency exchange offices and the Air France lounge.

Departure regulations

Check-in

Check-in available from 3 hours before STD.

Security check

Your carry-on baggage will be examined, and there will be a check for liquids in your possession.

opens in new windowRestrictions on liquids, gels and aerosols as carry-on baggage

Immigration

You do not have to go through Immigration when departing the United States.
Please hand in the immigration card* you completed upon arrival to airline staff.
If you do not hand in the card, you may face delays in the future when trying to enter the United States.

  • * If you have ESTA and you entered the US on the Visa Waiver Program, you do not need to submit an immigration card.
  • *The issue of this card has been discontinued as of May 2013, but if you entered the country prior to this date and have

one attached to your passport, please hand it in.

Customs

There is no customs inspection when departing from the United States.

Other Information

Please retain your immigration card* for the duration of your stay.
You need to hand it in to airline staff when you exit the United States.
If you do not hand in the card, you may face delays in the future when trying to enter the United States.
* The issue of this card has been discontinued as of May 2013, but if you entered the country prior to this date and have one attached to your passport, please hand it in.

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