Puerto Rico visa requirements for South Sudanese citizens
Entry to Puerto Rico is restricted for south sudanese citizens: a visa plus special approval.
SSD
South Sudan
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 South Sudanese citizens in Puerto Rico
New visas suspended for South Sudanese citizens
- The United States has stopped issuing all visas to South Sudanese citizens.
- It is unclear whether existing visas remain valid.
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 South Sudan
- Plugs A BAdapter needed
- MoneyUSD $
- Time−7h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- 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 ($)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +1
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Questions
Is entry to Puerto Rico restricted for South Sudanese citizens?
The United States suspended all visa issuance for South Sudanese citizens in April 2025. The United States has suspended the issuance of all types of visas to South Sudanese citizens.
Do south sudanese citizens need a visa for Puerto Rico?
South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Puerto Rico, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Puerto Rico visa?
At Puerto Rico's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help south sudanese citizens enter Puerto Rico?
We have no record of Puerto Rico relaxing its rules for south sudanese citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Puerto Rico?
None of the 10 other Africa passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Puerto Rico are easier for south sudanese citizens?
Barbados, Dominica, Haiti, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ecuador, and 3 more let south sudanese citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Puerto Rico?
Find Puerto Rico's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Puerto Rico?
United States dollar ($). 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.
How strong is the South Sudan passport?
It ranks #90 and reaches 40 destinations without applying ahead.
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