What do U.S. citizens need to travel to Puerto Rico?

As a U.S. citizen, you do not need a passport to go to Puerto Rico. Because Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, it is considered a domestic destination for American citizens. This means that you can travel to Puerto Rico using only your valid government-issued identification, such as a driver's license or a state ID card.



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Yes, Puerto Rico is safe with a lower crime rate than most parts of the US. This doesn't mean that crime doesn't exist in the country: the most common risk for travelers are pickpockets and robbers. Try to avoid flashing your cash, jewelry, phones and cameras to be safe.

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The political status of Puerto Rico is that of an unincorporated territory of the United States. As such, the island of Puerto Rico is neither a sovereign nation nor a U.S. state.

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As a U.S. Commonwealth, Puerto Rico is considered domestic travel from the continental Unites States, just as long as you don't touch down in a foreign place or port before arriving. You will, however, be required to show a state-issued photo I.D. card, such as a driver's license or a non-driving photo I.D.

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