Information about Puerto Rico
Population: 3 706 690 hab. (2011)
Capital: San Juan 395,326 inhab. - area metro 2,478,905 inhab.
Official Languages: spanish - english
Main cities: San Juan, Carolina, Caguas, Ponce, Mayagüez, Bayamón
According to your nationality, before planning your trip, please check with the embassy or consulate of Puerto Rico in your country of residence, if you need Visa in order to enter the country. Make sure to have the health insurance required and the valid passport, as well.
In addition to passport and visa, if you plan to travel to Puerto Rico, whether for business or pleasure, we suggest to review the following information: International Airports - Airport Safety Rules - baggage allowance, size and weight restrictions - Most visited cities - Driving in Puerto Rico - Electricity - Time Zone - Business hours - National Holidays - Weights and Measures - Rules of Etiquette and Commercial Practices
Currency: American Dollar ($, USD)
Time Zone: (GMT-4)
International travel to Puerto Rico is allowed for vaccinated travelers. This does not apply to citizens and permanent residents. You need to meet the requirements to ensure entry is allowed.
Travelers must present a valid international certificate for complete vaccination against COVID-19, with the use of an approved vaccine. The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days prior to departure. All vaccines approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) or the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are accepted.
Full details can be found HERE Vaccination requirements do not apply to citizens and permanent residents.
The CDC recommends that unvaccinated travelers be quarantined for 7 days and take a viral test 3-5 days after arrival. Those who do not take the test are advised to self-quarantine for a total of 10 days. Vaccinated travelers are also advised to take a viral test 3-5 days after arrival and self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms. More recommendations can be found HERE
Proof of a negative test, taken within the previous 24 hours, must be provided upon departure. Results of RT-PCR, RT-LAMP, TMA, NEAR, HDA and antigen tests will be accepted.
All passengers are subject to health checks on arrival, such as temperature checks and visual evaluation. Those showing symptoms of COVID-19 will undergo a PCR test upon arrival and must remain in quarantine until a negative result is confirmed.
A completed declaration and declaration form must also be submitted prior to shipment. Additionally, a completed traveler's declaration form must be submitted on departure and prior to arrival. Completing this form generates a QR code that must be provided to leave the airport.
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