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Puerto Rico

Arriving in Puerto Rico: entry, mobile service and transport

Puerto Rico follows U.S. immigration rules. Check documents and transport before travelling.

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Information from official sources, checked on the dates shown. It may change; confirm each detail with its source before travelling.

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Federal rules, ESTA and customs.

Entry requirement

Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory and follows federal entry rules.

Source: www.help.cbp.gov · Checked on 11 Nov

Visa requirements

Travellers using a passport from a Visa Waiver Program country need ESTA approval before boarding.

Source: www.help.cbp.gov · Checked on 11 Nov

Visa requirements

ESTA is not a visa; travellers who require a visa for their nationality or purpose must apply for one.

Source: www.help.cbp.gov · Checked on 11 Nov

Visa requirements

The Visa Waiver Program permits visits of up to 90 days; other stays depend on the visa and federal admission record.

Source: www.help.cbp.gov · Checked on 11 Nov

Customs and baggage

CBP requires food, plants, agricultural and wildlife items to be declared on entry to the United States; some may be restricted or prohibited.

Source: www.help.cbp.gov · Checked on 11 Nov

Passport and documents

Foreign visitors must travel with a passport and the visa or ESTA that applies to their case.

Source: www.help.cbp.gov · Checked on 11 Nov

Network operators and prepaid service.

T-Mobile

SIM card

T-Mobile lists a 2 GB prepaid plan in Puerto Rico for 30 US dollars per month; in-store activation costs 10 US dollars per line. We couldn't find visitor ID requirements on the source page checked.

Source: es.prepaid.t-mobile.comdocs.fcc.gov · Checked on 11 Nov

Claro Puerto Rico

SIM card

Claro lists a 39 GB prepaid plan for 49.98 US dollars per month; we couldn't find the SIM price on the source page checked.

Source: www.claropr.comdocs.fcc.gov · Checked on 11 Nov

Liberty Puerto Rico

SIM card

Liberty offers prepaid plans with data and devices; we couldn't find a separate SIM or first-package price on the source page checked.

Source: www.libertypr.comdocs.fcc.gov · Checked on 11 Nov

T-Mobile

eSIM

T-Mobile’s Puerto Rico label includes the seven-day US Pass eSIM for 25 US dollars. T-Mobile says it requires no ID and must be purchased in the United States.

Source: prepaid.t-mobile.com · Checked on 11 Nov

Taxis, buses and rideshare.

Luis Muñoz Marín International AirportSJU

Carolina / área de San Juan

Authorized taxi

Taxis leave from the main arrivals station at Terminal A and from Terminal B arrivals for passengers in B and C. The dispatcher gives the regulated fare before the trip.

Source: aeropuertosju.com · Checked on 11 Nov

Bus service

0.75 US dollars

Routes T5, D53 and E40 connect the airport with Isla Verde, Condado, Old San Juan, the Convention Center and Piñero Avenue. Pay with exact change or an ATI card.

Source: aeropuertosju.com · Checked on 11 Nov

Ride-hailing pickup

Uber pickup is at Terminal A and Terminals B and C, columns 16–19. The app displays the fare for each trip.

Source: aeropuertosju.com · Checked on 11 Nov

U.S. dollar, cards and sales tax.

Currency and cash

The currency is the U.S. dollar; there is no local exchange rate between Puerto Rico and the mainland U.S.

Source: www.usa.govwww.discoverpuertorico.com · Checked on 11 Nov

Card payments

The official tourism site says credit and debit cards are widely accepted, especially at hotels, restaurants and larger shops.

Source: www.discoverpuertorico.com · Checked on 11 Nov

ATMs and fees

The National Park Service says ATMs are easy to find; we couldn't find withdrawal fees on the source page checked.

Source: www.nps.gov · Checked on 11 Nov

Taxes

The general sales and use tax rate listed by Treasury is 11.5% on taxable sales.

Source: hacienda.pr.gov · Checked on 11 Nov

Exchange rate

Puerto Rico uses the U.S. dollar. For other currencies, check the rate published by each bank or exchange office.

Source: www.discoverpuertorico.com · Checked on 11 Nov

Currency and cash

The United States issues USD 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 bills; coins include 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 cents and USD 1.

Source: www.usa.gov · Checked on 11 Nov

Fares in San Juan and Ponce.

San Juan y área metropolitana — autobús AMA

0.75 US dollars

Fare for most regular routes; routes E20 and E30 cost two US dollars. Pay on boarding with exact change or an ATI card.

Source: www.ati.pr.gov · Checked on 11 Nov

Ponce

SITRAS lists one shopping and entertainment route as free; we found no fare or payment method for regular routes.

Source: sitrasponce.com · Checked on 11 Nov

San Juan y área metropolitana — Tren Urbano

1.5 US dollars

Regular fare on Tren Urbano. The fare allows transfers to AMA or MetroBus for up to two hours after the train trip.

Source: www.ati.pr.gov · Checked on 11 Nov

Emergency and consumer support.

Emergency 9-1-1 Bureau

9-1-1

Source: www.dsp.pr.gov · Checked on 11 Nov

Distances and routes from San Juan.

Dorado

From San Juan · 24 km

Dorado lies west of San Juan and can be reached by road.

Source: www.discoverpuertorico.com · Checked on 11 Nov

Culebra

From San Juan · 32 km

Culebra lies east of San Juan. It can be reached by small plane or ferry from Ceiba.

Source: www.discoverpuertorico.com · Checked on 11 Nov

Vieques

From San Juan · 64 km

Vieques lies southeast of San Juan. It can be reached by small plane or ferry from Ceiba.

Source: www.discoverpuertorico.com · Checked on 11 Nov

Ponce

From San Juan

Discover Puerto Rico says Ponce is about a 90-minute drive on PR-52; the page does not give kilometres.

Source: www.discoverpuertorico.com · Checked on 11 Nov

Fajardo

From San Juan

The tourism guide gives a drive of about 45 to 60 minutes; we couldn't find kilometres on the source page checked.

Source: www.discoverpuertorico.com · Checked on 11 Nov

Aguadilla

From San Juan

It can be reached by road heading west; we found no official distance in kilometres from San Juan.

Source: www.discoverpuertorico.com · Checked on 11 Nov