Puerto Rico visa requirements for Virgin Islander citizens
We don't have the rules for virgin islander citizens visiting Puerto Rico yet. Ask the embassy before you travel.
VGB
British Virgin Islands
PRI
Puerto Rico
Entry is restricted
The B-2 or B-1/B-2 visa covers short trips and visits.
- Visa
- Restricted
- Fee
- US$185
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Virgin Islander citizens in Puerto Rico
Visa-free via U.S. Virgin Islands; police certificate required
- Travel to Puerto Rico via the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Bring your British Virgin Islands passport.
- Bring Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Certificate of Good Conduct.
- The certificate must show no criminal record.
- Direct travel to Puerto Rico: rules not stated.
What to do
Read the extra conditions for your passport below: Puerto Rico limits where and how you can enter.
Apply for the visa at the embassy well ahead, and expect extra checks.
Enter only through the allowed border points and register with the police if required.
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Ways into Puerto Rico
Use a US visitor visa, ESTA, or a visa exemption.
Visa requiredUS visitor visaThe B-2 or B-1/B-2 visa covers short trips and visits.
- Fee
- US$185
How to apply
- Check entry limits and any visa bond rules.
- Fill in the online DS-160 form.
- Pay the fee and book an embassy appointment.
- Bring your papers and attend an interview if required.
- Follow the leave date on your entry record.
Documents required
- Passport
- DS-160 confirmation
- Fee receipt, if required
- Visa photo
- Fingerprints
- Interview
- Your entry record sets how long you can stay.
- Check passport rules and extra requirements for your nationality.
Sources (19)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Puerto Rico Department of State — Foreigners
- U.S. Department of State — Visitor Visa
- U.S. Department of State — Visa Waiver Program
- U.S. Department of State — Citizens of Canada and Bermuda
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Official ESTA Application Portal
- USAGov — Visa Waiver Program and ESTA Application
- CBP — What Is ESTA? Official indexed article text
- CBP — ESTA Validity. Official indexed article text
- U.S. Department of State — Transit Visa
- U.S. Department of State — Foreign Affairs Manual 9 FAM 201.1. Official indexed transit-waiver extract
- U.S. Department of State — Student Visa
- U.S. Department of State — Temporary Worker Visas
- U.S. Department of State — Family Immigration
- U.S. Department of State — Exchange Visitor Visa
- U.S. Department of State — Fees for Visa Services
- U.S. Department of State — Suspension of Visa Issuance and Entry Restrictions
- U.S. Department of State — Countries Subject to Visa Bonds
- U.S. Department of State — Nonimmigrant Visa Application Location
- USAGov — Passport Requirements for U.S. Territories
Coming from British Virgin Islands
- Plugs A BNo adapter
- MoneyUSD $Same as home
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency911 police
Planning your Puerto Rico trip
- La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic SiteTogether, these form Puerto Rico's UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised for its cultural importance.
- Bioluminescent baysTiny organisms glow when the water moves in bays near Fajardo, Vieques and Lajas. A new moon gives the best viewing conditions.
- Coffee plantationsSome plantations still grow coffee, while others are museums. Many are in the mountains north of Ponce.
- Caparra RuinsThese are the remains of the island's first European settlement. They are along the Metrobus routes.
Scams to watch for in Puerto Rico
- Theft of unattended belongingsSomeone takes belongings left without anyone watching them. Leaving a bag behind while swimming, eating or visiting the bar gives a thief an opportunity.
- Taxi fare overchargingA driver charges more than the agreed or set fare. Drivers in Old San Juan may add a dollar or so, particularly when visitors need a taxi after buses stop running. Overcharging is also more likely when returning from outlying areas. Some routes have set fares; other trips should use the meter.
- Car theftA parked car is stolen. Car theft is described as a minor issue. No particular theft technique is identified.
About Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is an unincorporated commonwealth of the United States in the northeast Caribbean.
- Capital
- San Juan
- Money
- United States dollar ($)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +1
Other Americas passports
Going to Puerto Rico
Questions
Is entry to Puerto Rico restricted for Virgin Islander citizens?
British Virgin Islands passport holders may travel visa-free to Puerto Rico via the U.S. Virgin Islands if they present a Certificate of Good Conduct showing no criminal record. British Overseas Territories citizens of the British Virgin Islands may enter the U.S. Virgin Islands without a visa using their British Virgin Islands passport. They may continue to Puerto Rico if they present a Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force showing no criminal record.
Where can Virgin Islander citizens enter Puerto Rico?
Only through: U.S. Virgin Islands.
Do virgin islander citizens need a visa for Puerto Rico?
We don't have the rules for virgin islander citizens visiting Puerto Rico yet. Ask the embassy before you travel.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Puerto Rico?
None of the 10 other Americas passports we compared enter without applying first.
What should I carry to Puerto Rico?
Check the destination's official government website before you travel.
What money is used in Puerto Rico?
United States dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Puerto Rico?
English and Spanish.
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