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All passport holders must have an onward or return ticket and documents necessary for further travel. Entry requirements for Puerto Rico are the same as for the United States of America. When arriving from mainland USA there is no immigration control.
Americans: There is no immigration control for United States citizens arriving from the United States. However, US citizens arriving in Puerto Rico from Central or South American countries, or from Caribbean islands, require proof of United States citizenship or a birth certificate; those arriving from elsewhere should have a United
States passport.
UK nationals: UK passport holders require a valid passport for travel to Puerto Rico. Under the Visa Waiver Permanent Program (VWP), passports that are endorsed British Citizen do not require a visa for holiday, transit or business purposes providing their passports are machine-readable, the stay does not exceed 90 days and a return or onward ticket is held. Holders of other UK passports do require a visa.
Canadians: Canadian citizens require a valid passport. No visa is required.
Australians: Australian citizens qualify for the US Visa Waiver Program and may stay up to 90 days without a visa provided they have a machine-readable passport.
South Africans: South Africans must hold a valid passport and a visa is required for entry to Puerto Rico.
Irish nationals: Irish passport holders qualify for the Visa Waiver Program if they hold a valid, machine-readable passport, and may stay up to 90 days without a visa.
New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals qualify for the US Visa Waiver Program provided they have a valid, machine-readable passport and fulfil the other requirements. A visa is then not required for stays of up to 90 days.
Health
There are no vaccination certificates required for travel to Puerto Rico, but travelers are advised to be up to date with routine vaccinations. Cases of dengue fever occur annually and mosquito protection measures are essential. It is best to drink bottled water to avoid stomach upsets. Thoroughly wash or peel produce you buy in markets before eating it. Medical services are good but can be expensive; medical insurance is advised.
Safety
Visits to Puerto Rico are usually trouble-free but travelers should take sensible precautions to avoid petty theft.
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