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Puerto Rico visas

Puerto Rico business visa

A B-1 or combined B-1/B-2 visa covers temporary business visits. Eligible travellers can use ESTA or a visa exemption.

Ways to get a Puerto Rico business visa

  1. B-1 or B-1/B-2 visitor visa

    Visa needed

    People making a temporary business visit who meet the visitor visa requirements.

    Fee
    US$185 application fee. An extra visa issuance fee may apply.
    1. Show your business purpose, limited stay and ties outside the United States.
    2. Pay the application fee and attend a consular interview.

  2. ESTA (online travel permit) for business

    eTA needed

    Eligible nationals of the Visa Waiver Program countries with a biometric passport who meet the programme rules.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days, including time in Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or Caribbean islands after arrival through the United States.
    Valid for
    Up to two years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.
    Entries
    Multiple entries
    Fee
    US$40.62 if approved: US$10.62 application fee plus US$30 approval fee.
    1. Check your eligibility, including passport and travel history rules.
    2. Apply before travel, ideally at least 72 hours before departure.
    3. Use a participating commercial carrier for air or sea travel.

  3. Visa-free business visits

    No visa needed

    Canadian citizens and qualifying British Overseas Territories citizens of Bermuda under most circumstances, and qualifying Turks and Caicos Islands citizens making short business visits.

    Stay
    Bermuda: up to 180 days under most circumstances. Turks and Caicos Islands: short stays.

Who needs it

Temporary business visitors need a suitable visa unless they qualify for a visa exemption.

Who doesn't

Eligible Visa Waiver Program travellers can use ESTA. Canadian citizens and qualifying Bermudian citizens generally do not need a visitor visa.

How to apply

  1. Show the business purpose, planned length of stay and ties outside the United States.
  2. Pay the application fee and attend a consular interview.
  3. If approved, travel and request admission.

What to bring

  • Foreign passport
  • Evidence of the business purpose, limited stay and ties outside the United States

Good to know

  • The border officer decides admission and the approved stay.
  • Some B-1/B-2 applicants face visa issuance restrictions or a visa bond requirement.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Puerto Rico?

Temporary business visitors need a suitable visa unless they qualify for a visa exemption. Eligible Visa Waiver Program travellers can use ESTA. Canadian citizens and qualifying Bermudian citizens generally do not need a visitor visa.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Puerto Rico?

There are 3 options: B-1 or B-1/B-2 visitor visa (a visa from an embassy); ESTA (online travel permit) for business (an online travel permit); Visa-free business visits (no visa at all).

Who can go to Puerto Rico without a business visa?

Canadian citizens and qualifying British Overseas Territories citizens of Bermuda under most circumstances, and qualifying Turks and Caicos Islands citizens making short business visits.

Can I apply online for Puerto Rico?

Yes: ESTA (online travel permit) for business. Eligible nationals of the Visa Waiver Program countries with a biometric passport who meet the programme rules.

How much does a Puerto Rico business visa cost?

US$185 application fee. An extra visa issuance fee may apply.

What documents do I need for a Puerto Rico business visa?

Foreign passport; Evidence of the business purpose, limited stay and ties outside the United States.

How do I apply for a Puerto Rico business visa?

1. 1. Show the business purpose, planned length of stay and ties outside the United States. 2. 2. Pay the application fee and attend a consular interview. 3. 3. If approved, travel and request admission.

What rules do I have to follow on a Puerto Rico business visa?

The border officer decides admission and the approved stay.

Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for Puerto Rico?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Puerto Rico visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a business visa for Puerto Rico be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

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