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Visa Types
Visa Types & Categories to Apply for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a US territory, and US Visa Policy also applies to Puerto Rico visa policy. It means you can apply for a US visa for travelling to Puerto Rico. There is no separate (individual) visa for Puerto Rico. All the rules valid for the US visa are also applicable to Puerto Rico.
For detailed information about US visas, you can check US Visa Policy.
Nationals who are eligible for US Visa Waiver Program are not required to apply for a visa to travel to the USA or Puerto Rico, but they have to obtain Electronic Authorization (ESTA) if they are arriving by air or sea. Visitors can stay for up to 90 days in the USA or Puerto Rico.
Electronic System for Travel Authorization is not considered as a visa, but it is a prerequisite for entering the USA by air or sea. You can apply for an ESTA from this website.
ESTA fee is 4 USD, and if your application is approved, then you will be charged an additional 10 USD.
US citizens travelling to Puerto Rico are not required to carry a passport, the government-issued photo ID is enough for them to enter Puerto Rico.
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FAQ
Can I travel to Puerto Rico with a US visa?
Yes, you can travel to Puerto Rico with a US visa. Puerto Rico is a US territory and US Visa Policy also applies to Puerto Rico visa policy.
Can I travel to Puerto Rico with a Schengen visa?
No, Schengen visas are not valid for traveling to Puerto Rico.
Can I travel to Puerto Rico with a Canada visa?
No, Canada visas are not valid for traveling to Puerto Rico.
Does Puerto Rico have its own visa policy?
No, Puerto Rico doesn’t have its own visa policy. Puerto Rico is a US territory and US Visa Policy also applies to Puerto Rico visa policy. It means you can apply for a US visa for traveling to Puerto Rico. There is no separate (individual) visa for Puerto Rico.
How long my passport must be valid for entering Puerto Rico?
Your passport must be valid until your departure date from Puerto Rico, but it is advisable to possess a passport valid for at least the next six months for avoiding any issues.
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Check the visa policy of Puerto Rico to discover if you need a travel authorization for this archipelago in the Caribbean.
Visa policy for Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rico visa policy determines who may enter the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico without a visa and which foreign citizens need a visa to travel to this archipelago in the northeast Caribbean Sea.
As Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States, it shares the US visa policy and imposes the same immigration rules and regulations on foreign citizens. As Puerto Ricans have been US citizens since 1917, they are granted freedom of movement between the island and mainland USA.
At present, there are currently 40 nationalities who do not need a visa for Puerto Rico, including citizens of Canada who may enter the archipelago simply by presenting a valid Canadian passport at border checkpoints.
Under the terms of the US visa waiver program, all other visa-exempt nationalities are required to have an approved US ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) visa waiver to travel to Puerto Rico. This electronic travel authorization is available through a simple online application.
An approved ESTA for Puerto Rico allows a stay of 90 days with each entry for tourism, transit, or business purposes, and is valid for a total of 2 years from issue, meaning there is no need to re-apply for every trip to US territories.
To visit Puerto Rico for other purposes or longer periods of stay, visa waiver citizens are required to apply for a Puerto Rican embassy visa from a US diplomatic government office.
Additionally, over 190 nationalities need to apply for a visa from an embassy no matter the intended duration of stay or travel purpose.
At present, there is a Puerto Rican visa ban in place for roughly 5 nationalities worldwide.
Discover further information about the different entry types for Puerto Rico below.
Tourist Visa Policy for Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rico immigration policy for tourism currently states that visitors from over 230 countries worldwide need a Puerto Rican tourist visa or travel authorization to enjoy a vacation in the territory regardless of the period of intended stay.
If a foreign national is a passport holder of a country included in the US visa waiver program, then they are required to have an approved ESTA for Puerto Rico to visit for tourism.
To obtain this electronic tourist visa waiver, eligible citizens need to fill in an online form with personal and passport information and basic travel details, which can be completed in a matter of minutes. It is also necessary to answer a few questions related to health and security matters before a Puerto Rican ESTA for tourism can be approved.
Foreign nationalities who are not eligible to submit a tourist ESTA application are required to apply for a visa for Puerto Rico for tourism from the nearest US consulate or embassy.
This process should be initiated well in advance of the intended travel dates, as it may take several weeks for a tourist embassy visa to be processed and approved.
Further information about these different types of visa for Puerto Rico can be found below.
ESTA for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico immigration requirements according to US visa law state that citizens of approximately 40 countries worldwide are required to have an approved ESTA to visit the country for short stays.
The ESTA was introduced in 2009 for all nationalities included in the US visa waiver program and it is a travel authorization system that allows those who register multiple entries to Puerto Rico, mainland USA, and all incorporated territories of the United States including the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands during its validity.
Once approved, an ESTA for Puerto Rico allows a stay of 90 days within every 180-day period with each entry to US territory, and it is valid for a total of 2 years from the date of issue.
In order to register for a US visa waiver for Puerto Rico, applicants need only complete an electronic form with some personal data, passport information, and basic travel plans. After answering a few health and security questions, uploading supporting documents, and paying a small processing fee, they can then submit their application online.
A Puerto Rico ESTA is usually processed within a few business days and is electronically linked to the traveler’s passport once approved, removing the need to present additional documents upon arrival at US border control.
Check the nationalities eligible for an ESTA for Puerto Rico in the list below.
Embassy or Consular Visa Required
Travel visa restrictions for Puerto Rico identify approximately 190 nationalities who need a visa from an embassy or consulate to visit the territory, no matter the intended duration of stay or the purpose of travel.
This is a mandatory requirement for these foreign citizens regardless of whether they require a tourist visa, business visa, student visa, work visa, transit visa, resident visa, or other visa option.
To obtain an embassy visa for Puerto Rico, it is first necessary to make an appointment at the nearest US government diplomatic office and complete a consular visa application form to bring along to the in-person interview alongside varying supporting documents depending on the visa type required.
At the embassy appointment, it will be necessary for the applicant to supply a consular official with these documents as well as to pay a mandatory visa fee before the request can be processed.
As it may take several weeks for a consular visa to be approved, the traveler is advised to initiate the application protocol well in advance of the intended arrival date in Puerto Rico.
Applicants should note that the stay permitted and total validity of a visa for Puerto Rico from an embassy will vary depending on the selected purpose of their visit.
Find a full list of countries that need an embassy visa for Puerto Rico below.
Visa Not Required
At present, the visa laws of Puerto Rico and the US identify up to 10 countries and territories whose citizens are not required to have either a visa or travel authorization in order to visit, the majority of which are neighboring jurisdictions.
This includes nationals of Canada, who are also able to obtain authorization to work in Puerto Rico and the US through a simplified procedure under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
British Overseas Territories citizens of Bermuda also do not need a visa for Puerto Rico for stays up to 180 days under most circumstances.
Citizens of other neighboring jurisdictions, such as the Bahamas, and British Overseas Territories citizens of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and the Turks and Caicos Islands, are also permitted visa-free entry to Puerto Rico under certain conditions.
The majority of these citizens are simply required to present a valid passport at border checkpoints to gain entry to Puerto Rico, although in some circumstances additional supporting documents such as a police certificate indicating no criminal record must also be presented.
Discover the full list of visa-exempt nationalities of Puerto Rico below.
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Visa to Puerto Rico for Russians in 2023, is it necessary to apply
Contents:
Do Russians need a visa to Puerto Rico in 2023?
Obtaining a visa
What kind of visa do tourists need?
List of documents for a visa to Puerto Rico
How much does a visa cost?
Customs regulations of Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico is a state located in the Caribbean Sea on the island of the same name. In the capital of San Juan, tourists visit the old town, fortresses, San Jose Square. The country is rich in natural attractions – tropical forests, islands, reserves, caves, mountain rivers. Also, Puerto Ricans made sure that a beach holiday at high-class resorts on the seashore was unforgettable for guests of the country.
Do Russians need a visa to Puerto Rico in 2023?
Puerto Rico intends to become the 51st US state, but is not. Meanwhile, the Puerto Rican territory has long been under the control of the States and visa rules are no exception.
Puerto Rico lives entirely under the laws of the United States. A US visa is required to visit this country.
Only holders of a valid US visa will not need to obtain an early entry permit.
Regardless of whether there is a visa or it should be issued, the traveler, in any case, needs to check that there is no ban on traveling abroad from the territory of the Russian Federation in order to cross the border without hindrance. The ban is imposed by bailiffs. A common reason for getting such a taboo is unpaid debts, fines, taxes, alimony, etc.
For up-to-date information on the absence or presence of a ban on foreign trips, please visit the non-departure.rf website.
Obtaining a visa
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Key steps to follow to obtain a visa to Puerto Rico:
- Fill out the application form on the website. Detailed instructions for filling out here. The questionnaire should be printed out and attached to the main package of papers;
- Pay the consular fee online. The receipt can also be printed and saved;
- Sign up for an interview by clicking on the link;
- Collect documents according to the list given in paragraph 3 of this article and wait for a call for an interview.
See the article for more information on obtaining a US visa.
Where can I get a visa?
A Russian citizen must obtain a visa to enter Puerto Rico at the US Embassy in Moscow as a result of a successful interview.
What kind of visa do tourists need?
For tourism purposes, a combined B1 / B2 visa is issued. In addition to rest and sightseeing, holders of such a visa have the right to make a guest visit, participate in a business meeting, or undergo a short treatment. The applicant confirms his intentions by the presence of an invitation letter, respectively, from a resident of Puerto Rico, from an organization or a medical institution.
Ponce, Puerto Rico
List of documents for a visa to Puerto Rico
During the interview, the consular officer must provide the following documents for obtaining a visa to Puerto Rico:
- Foreign passport. The validity of the travel document must be at least 3 months from the date of return to Russia. You should also provide previous (cancelled) passports if they have a visa to the USA, Canada or the Schengen countries;
- Printed, after filling out on the site, a questionnaire with a barcode assigned to it;
- 2 photographs stapled to the questionnaire. Photo requirements: size 5×5 cm, production date less than six months ago, open face close-up against a light background, facial expression – neutral, without a smile;
- Certificate from the company in which the applicant is employed, indicating the position, length of service and salary;
- Documents that confirm the applicant’s intention to return to their homeland: information about loved ones staying in Russia (parents, children), marriage certificate, real estate documents, etc.
You should also provide previous (cancelled) passports if they have a visa to the USA, Canada or the Schengen countries; Medical insurance policy for people traveling abroad is not included in the list of required documents. However, it is rare when a traveler intends to go on a long journey to a foreign country without insurance.
After all, if it is available, getting timely medical care, if necessary, is easier, more reliable and cheaper.
You can draw up a medical insurance contract online on the popular and reliable Cherehapa website.
How much does a visa cost?
US visa costs $160.
The validity of the received check after payment is 12 months. If during this time the visitor does not make a request for a visa, you will have to pay again.
Americans make a visa for quite a long time – from 2 weeks to a month. Delivery of the finished passport by courier is possible. In most cases, diplomatic missions issue a tourist visa with a validity period of 1 or 3 years. It is allowed to stay in the country for 3 or 6 months.
Customs regulations Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
The import of foreign currency is not limited, subject to one condition – the amount of more than 10 thousand dollars – to declare.