Is a passport needed to travel to Hawaii?
On One Hand: If You Are United States CitizenHawaii is the 50th state of the United States of America and, although far from the U.S. mainland, is not a foreign country and does not require a passport. Under the law, American citizens may travel freely and without controls across state lines.On the Other: If You Plan to Travel Abroad From HawaiiAll citizens of foreign countries who would regularly need a passport to travel to the U.S. must also have one to travel to Hawaii. If you are a U.S. citizen traveling to Hawaii en route to a foreign country, you should bring your passport to Hawaii.Bottom LineUnited States citizens do not require a passport to travel to Hawaii; any form of legal identification will suffice.
