Normal quarantine is 120 days at the Animal Quarantine Station (AQS) on Oahu. However, as long as we have good communication, your furry ohana will not spend one second in quarantine!

Email us to learn more about this process. We recommend you start this process 6 to 7 months in advance. 

• You need to start preparations at least 2-4 months prior to your travel depending on where your pet is in the vaccination cycle. Most island pets have never had a Rabies vaccination.
• Your pet needs 2 rabies vaccinations at least 30 days apart.
• The second rabies vaccine must be given more than 2 weeks prior to leaving.
• Plan your departure to be more than 14 days after the lab has received the blood sample for the FAVN titer test. It is recommended that you have confirmation that your pet has passed the blood test prior to leaving to ensure a passing test. Should you leave before the results come back, and the test is failed, you would be required to redo the test, and wait at least 30 days outside of HI. 
• You will need to obtain a health certificate from your veterinarian within 10 to 14 days of your trip. Please check with your airline. MHS recommends getting the health certificate about a week prior to your arrival back on Maui. There are some cases where you can use the same health certificate for departure, and your return trip. 
• For a more specific timeline, contact us directly at [email protected]

All foreign arrivals need to go through Honolulu International Airport.

No, but your pet should be current on their shots and be licensed.

To coordinate with MHS on your direct release check, call (808) 856-9454 or (808) 877-3680 ext. 249 or email us.