Puerto Rico passport requirements state that U.S. citizens do not need a passport when entering Puerto Rico, but you will 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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United States citizens and permanent residents don't need a passport to travel to Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands. However, the Real ID Act will be in effect as of May 2025, so verify if your state is compliant with these laws because otherwise, you may need a passport to travel.
You can travel between the US states and Puerto Rico with valid US driver license that doesn't have not valid for federal purposes annotation or passports be them foreign ones or US ones. But there is a risk that CBP in Puerto Rico may patrol the airport public areas and demand to see your ID or Passports.
Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, state-issued enhanced driver's license, or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States.
The TSA officer may ask you to complete an identity verification process which includes collecting information such as your name, current address, and other personal information to confirm your identity. If your identity is confirmed, you will be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint.
All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.
In place of a passport, you can use WHTI-compliant documents like passport cards, trusted traveler's cards, and NEXUS cards. While these allow you to travel to these regions by sea and road, they are not acceptable for international flights.