Out-of-State Patient Application
Visitors from a U.S. state or territory who hold a medical cannabis card issued by their home state/territory may be eligible to apply for a temporary Hawaii medical cannabis registration valid for up to 60 days. Out-of-state patients are allowed to renew this registration once per calendar year for an additional 60 days. Once approved, you will be issued a digital registration card (329 card) which you will download from your online account.
Out-of-State Patient Requirements
- A valid state/territory ID or driver’s license issued by your home state/territory.
(a minor patient may submit a birth certificate or passport) - A valid medical cannabis registration card issued by the same home state/territory.
- A debilitating medical condition as defined under Hawaii state law for which you have received a medical recommendation for cannabis.
Note: A parent/legal guardian caregiver is required for minor patients, up to two maximum.
To apply for an out-of-state patient medical cannabis registration, create an account on our registry portal. Apply early and enjoy your visit! A video tutorial is available here.
Below are some frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions or need further clarification, please email us at [email protected] or call us at 808-733-2177, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm (HST).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A: Up to 60 days prior to your desired start date.
A: The temporary out-of-state patient registration is valid for a maximum of 60 days. If your home state/territory medical cannabis card expires earlier, then so too will your temporary out-of-state 329 card.
A: Yes, there is a non-refundable $49.50 application fee.
A: There are dispensaries on four of the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii Island (Big Island), Maui, Oahu, and Kauai have licensed medical dispensaries. See the Find a Dispensary page for more details.
A: We do not recommend traveling with cannabis as you will be passing through federal jurisdiction which may put you at jeopardy of delay or arrest.
A: Please see Medical Cannabis Use and Restrictions for detailed information.
A: You may print the 329 card if you prefer, but a digital copy is acceptable. Many patients take a photo or screenshot their 329 card.
A: Yes. Out-of-state patient registrations can be renewed to allow up to 120 days of validity per a calendar year (a single OSP registration is valid for a maximum of 60 days).
A: You need your Hawaii medical cannabis card and your state ID/driver license.
A: Yes, but in addition to the requirements listed above, their parent/legal guardian must also have a state ID/driver license from the same state that issued the minor’s medical cannabis card. Email [email protected] if you have further questions.
A: While an international visitor cannot apply as an out-of-state patient, we welcome visitors from abroad to apply as in-state patients. To do so, you will need to see a Hawaii medical provider who will certify your medical condition. Afterwards, you can submit an application online at medmj.ehawaii.gov.
Please be sure to inquire with medical providers regarding telehealth so that you can have your appointment and application settled before your arrival in Hawaii. More information can be found on our In-State Patient Application page.
A: No. We can only accept out-of-state patients whose medical cannabis card was issued by another state or territory.
A: Call or email us at [email protected] or 808-733-2177 for additional guidance.
A: No. Only out-of-state minor patients are allowed to register a caregiver. If you are an adult and require a caregiver, please consider applying as an In-State Patient instead.
