How to get a Visa for Puerto Rico (USA)
Complete online application
Prepare your passport and fill in our simple online form in 5 minutes
Receive your travel visa
We will send you your approved document within 24 hours - without you having to go anywhere!
Start your journey
Show your passport and the visa we sent you when you arrive at your destination.
Requirements for the eVisa for Puerto Rico
- A valid passport
- An email to receive your ESTA (electronic travel authorization)
- A bank card to make payment
If you are missing any documents or details, your application will be saved so that you can complete it later.
ESTA Puerto Rico is an electronic travel authorization (online visa), so you will need to go to an embassy for processing. The Visagov application for ESTA Puerto Rico is easy to complete and is designed to minimise the possibility of error, which could result in a visa refusal.
An expedited ESTA can be applied for at an additional cost.
Although the online Puerto Rico eVisa (ESTA) is assigned to the passport, it is best to print it out and take it with you in case it is required upon arrival in the country.
Do you need more information? See our complete guide: How to get a visa for Puerto Rico
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FAQ
Do you need visa to go to Puerto Rico?
Yes, to travel to Puerto Rico for any reason you need to apply for a visa.
Can I use visa invitation letters in Puerto Rico?
Yes, they can be used if you are traveling to visit a family member, but they are not mandatory.
Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory, but associated with the United States. U.S. citizens do not need a visa to travel to Puerto Rico, and vice versa.
Can I go to Puerto Rico with a U.S. visa?
Yes, the U.S. visa and the Puerto Rico visa are the same. You can travel to all states associated with an ESTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) visa.
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ESTA visa for Puerto Rico: More information
Puerto Rico is an associated but unincorporated free state of the United States of America. It has the same entry requirements to the country as any other associated state.
The ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization), is the online visa with which you can travel to Puerto Rico or any other state of the United States. This visa allows multiple entries within 2 years, with a maximum stay of 90 days per entry.
This visa does not allow you to work or reside in the country, or in any of the United States.
The government authorities of Puerto Rico, reserve the right of admission to the country. If your presence causes a threat to the security or national interests, you will be denied entry.
