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Visa for Puerto Rico

Do I need a visa to travel to Puerto Rico?

Yes, if you are a foreign national, you will probably need a visa to travel to Puerto Rico. You will need to apply for a special visa or Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) if you plan to visit the island as a tourist. If you plan to reside in Puerto Rico, you will need to apply for a residency or immigrant visa.

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Most foreigners need a visa or ESTA to visit Puerto Rico. Citizens of certain countries are not allowed to enter Puerto Rico: Syria, Yemen, Somalia, and Libya. U.S. citizens do not need a passport or visa to travel to Puerto Rico.

Andorra
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brunei
Chile
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
San Marino
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
United Kingdom

Types of visas to Puerto Rico

Tourist visa or ESTA

Business and tourist visa - B1/B2

Transit visa - C

Commercial or flight crew visa - D

Trade visa - E

Student visa - F

Student visa - M

Exchange visa - J

H-1B visa

H-2A visa

Media and Journalist Visa - I

Personal Transfer Visa - L

Visa for people with extraordinary abilities - O

Sports visa - P

Visa for International Cultural Exchange - Q

Religious visa - R

Family visa - V

Citizens of the following countries need to apply for a visa to Puerto Rico at an embassy

Citizens of approximately 190 countries are required to obtain a visa from an embassy or consulate to enter Puerto Rico, regardless of the planned length of stay or purpose of travel. These restrictions are mandatory for foreign nationals, whether they need a tourist visa, business visa, student visa, work visa, transit visa, resident visa or any other type of visa. To obtain a visa from the Puerto Rico embassy, one must make an appointment in advance at the nearest U.S. government diplomatic office and fill out a consular visa application. The applicant will need to appear for a personal interview and will need to bring different documents depending on the type of visa required.

Afghanistan
Åland Islands
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Angola
Anguilla
Antarctica
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bonaire
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Christmas Island
Cocos Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
East Timor
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Iditi
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Isle of Man
Israel
Jamaica
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Macao
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
New Caledonia
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Oman
Pakistan
Palestinian Territory
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Qatar
Republic of Cyprus
Reunification
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Samoa
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
St. Helena
St. Lucia
St. Maarten
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Swaziland
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Citizens of which countries do not need a visa to Puerto Rico?

Currently, Puerto Rico and U.S. visa laws identify up to 10 countries and territories whose citizens do not require a visa or travel authorization to visit. Most of these are neighboring jurisdictions. Among them are Canadian citizens, who can also obtain work authorization in Puerto Rico and the U.S. under a simplified procedure under the North American Free Trade Agreement. Citizens of Bermuda of the British Overseas Territories also do not require a visa to Puerto Rico for stays of up to 180 days in most cases.

Citizens of other neighboring jurisdictions, such as the Bahamas and citizens of the British Overseas Territories, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands and the Turks and Caicos Islands, are also allowed visa-free entry to Puerto Rico under certain conditions. Most of these citizens are allowed to stay in Puerto Rico for up to 180 days.

Bahamas
Bermuda
Canada
Federated States of Micronesia
Marshall Islands
Palau
U.S. Virgin Islands
United States

How do I get a visa to Puerto Rico?

Citizens who are authorized to participate in tourist, business or transit trips of 90 days or less are required to submit an online application for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ESTA). ESTA can only be submitted online and you can use our visa center. We will help you at every step of the visa application process.

You just need to fill out the form with the required information and pay for the ESTA. Within 3 days, you will receive your approved travel authorization by email. It is important to make sure that all the information provided is correct and never hide or misrepresent information, as this can lead to problems with government authorities.

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Frequent questions

How much does a visa to Puerto Rico cost?

The cost of a visa to enter Puerto Rico depends on the specific type of visa required. Prices for all visas issued through the embassy vary depending on the type required.

How far in advance do I need to apply for a Puerto Rico visa?

All non-immigrant visas require an application at least 6 months prior to the planned travel. For immigrant visas, it is recommended to apply 3-9 months prior to travel, depending on the specific visa type.

People seeking ESTA travel authorization can apply at any time, and a 72-hour notice prior to travel to Puerto Rico is usually sufficient. However, it is recommended that you apply at least 10 days in advance, just in case of possible delays.

Can a Puerto Rico visa be changed after it has been granted?

No, once you have received your ESTA travel authorization or visa, it is not possible to change any information. If you have made a mistake in your information, you will have to reapply for an ESTA, but you will have to pay the government fees again.

If you are applying for a regular visa, you will have to visit the embassy and reapply or ask for the incorrect information to be corrected and pay the relevant government fees again.

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