Estatus de territorio
Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States, with its own government and US citizenship for those born there since 1917. For a traveler that means the dollar as currency, a domestic flight from the rest of the United States and the same visa rules as the mainland for anyone arriving from abroad. It is also the island's central political debate, with support for statehood, for the current status and for independence.
Example
A European visitor needs the same United States entry authorization as for a flight to Miami, even though the destination is in the Caribbean.
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Inspección agrícola de salida
A luggage check carried out when leaving Puerto Rico for the rest of the United States, run by the federal...
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Código de área 787 y 939
The two area codes of Puerto Rico, which coexist across the whole island rather than splitting it into zones. You...
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IVU (impuesto sobre ventas)
Puerto Rico's sales and use tax, 11.5 percent, made up of 10.5 percent commonwealth and 1 percent municipal. Prepared...
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Hora del Atlántico
Puerto Rico runs on Atlantic Standard Time all year and does not change clocks for daylight saving. That means it...
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a passport?
If you are a US citizen flying from the United States, no, valid ID for flying is enough. Arriving from another country, the same US visa or travel authorization rules apply.
What currency is used?
The US dollar. There is no currency exchange to worry about if you arrive from the United States.
