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CLEAR | SAFE TRAVELS HAWAII

How to Upload Your COVID-19 Vaccination

There are a few ways to add your COVID-19 vaccination to CLEAR for an easier way to complete the Safe Travels Hawaii requirements. You must be 18+ to use CLEAR for Hawaii. Minors should visit travel.hawaii.gov. Choose the option that works best for you.

How to Upload Your CDC Card

Have your CDC card out and ready before you begin. You’re just a few steps away from safer travels to Hawaii during COVID-19.

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    Download the free CLEAR app and tap the white Health Pass tile.

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    Select “Scan your vaccination card” and scan yours. If you’re having trouble, see tips here.

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    Enter your vaccination info and finish completing your Health Pass.

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    Head to the Hawaii Safe Travels site to create a trip and link your CLEAR Health Pass. See full instructions here.

Using a SMART QR Code

Before getting started, make sure you have your SMART Health Card (QR code) pulled up and ready to go.

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    Download the free CLEAR app and tap the white Health Pass tile.

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    Select vaccine provider and scan your SMART Health Card (QR code).

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    After receiving a green Health Pass, head to the Safe Travels Hawaii site to create a trip. See full instructions here.

Vaccinated by Another Health System or Pharmacy

Depending on where you received your COVID-19 vaccination, you may be able to securely link directly to your provider in CLEAR for safer travels to Hawaii.

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    Download the free CLEAR app and tap the white Health Pass tile.

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    Select your vaccine provider in the menu or by searching ‘additional healthcare providers’.

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    Log-in to your patient portal and follow instructions to securely link your account with CLEAR. This may take up to 30 minutes depending on your provider. Please do not try to resync.

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    Once you’ve received a green Health Pass, head to the Safe Travels Hawaii site to create a trip. You will need to link your Health Pass to your trip to avoid quarantine upon arrival. See full instructions here.

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Frequenly Asked Questions

  • How can I improve the chances of a successful CDC Card upload in the CLEAR app?

    Please use the following tips to capture an image of your CDC Card:

    1. ensure your fingers are not over the edges of the document.
    2. take the photo in a well-lit area, with a dark background, even light, and no shadows.
    3. ensure the information on the CDC card is clearly visible (no glare).

    If your CDC card is heavily damaged or has a sticker applied that obstructs the card template, our system is unlikely to accept the upload. If you cannot successfully upload your vaccination record with CLEAR, we recommend uploading a photo of your credential directly on the Hawaii Safe Travels website in the “COVID Vaccine Exception” section of the “Apply for Exemption/Exception from Quarantine” page.

  • How do I know when I’ve completed my Health Pass?

    Upon completion of a Health Pass in the CLEAR app, you will see a color-coded screen that includes a picture of your face above a QR code, and an “expires in” countdown timer.  Members who used a vaccination record to create a Health Pass will see a green screen.  Members who use a negative COVID-19 test to create a Health Pass will see a gold screen.  

    It is important to note that the quarantine exemption process is not complete until you link your CLEAR Health Pass with a unique trip on the Hawaii Safe Travels website. You can do this by choosing“CLEAR Exception” option under the “Apply for Exemption/Exception from Quarantine” page.

  • What is the benefit to using CLEAR Health Pass over Hawaii trusted travel partners?

    Quicker access and more lab choices. With CLEAR you can link your digitally verified test results or proof of vaccination directly into the Hawaii Safe Travels portal to satisfy the quarantine exemption requirements. Most airlines will verify your status by scanning the QR-Code provided by Hawaii and provide you with a wristband that allows you to skip the verification line upon arrival in Hawaii.

Have additional questions?

For any additional questions, please check out our FAQs or contact our Member Care team by opening the CLEAR app and tapping “Get in Touch” at the bottom of the home screen or call 1-855-CLEARME (253-2763).

You must be 18+ to use CLEAR for Hawaii. Minors should visit travel.hawaii.gov.

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