What documents do I need to travel to Puerto Rico?

U.S. citizens coming from mainland destinations do not need passports to enter Puerto Rico. However, it is necessary to produce a government-issued photo ID to board a plane. Visitors from other countries, including Canada, need a valid passport to land in Puerto Rico.



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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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All persons born in Puerto Rico on or after January 13, 1941, and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, are citizens of the United States at birth. (June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title III, ch.

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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 processing of an ESTA can take up to 72 hours. It is also advisable to check the status of an already approved ESTA in advance of traveling to make sure that it is still valid. All applicants requesting an ESTA will be charged for the processing of the application. The fee is $4.00.

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Passport Requirements for U.S. While Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, it is not considered a foreign country for passport purposes. Therefore, U.S. citizens do not need a passport to travel from the mainland U.S. to Puerto Rico.

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