Puerto Rico visas
People making a temporary family visit who meet the visitor visa requirements.
A foreign fiancé or fiancée of a U.S. citizen who plans to marry that citizen after entry.
Foreign spouses of U.S. citizens awaiting an immigrant visa, and their qualifying children.
Eligible spouses and children of student, work or exchange visa holders, depending on the main visa category.
Qualifying spouses, children, parents and siblings of U.S. citizens, and qualifying spouses and unmarried children of permanent residents.
Certain spouses and unmarried children under 21 of permanent residents whose immigrant visa applications were filed on or before 21 December 2000.
People qualifying as returning residents.
Eligible citizens of the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau from birth or independence, and qualifying naturalised citizens.
Passports that qualify (3)
Members of certain Indigenous peoples born in Canada who can establish at least 50% American Indian ancestry.
People joining family or moving permanently need the route that matches their relationship and purpose.
Eligible citizens of freely associated states may reside indefinitely without a visa. Certain Indigenous people born in Canada also have an indefinite residence exemption.
People joining family or moving permanently need the route that matches their relationship and purpose. Eligible citizens of freely associated states may reside indefinitely without a visa. Certain Indigenous people born in Canada also have an indefinite residence exemption.
There are 9 options: Temporary family visit (a visa from an embassy); K-1 fiancé or fiancée visa (a visa from an embassy); K-3 and K-4 spouse and child visas (a visa from an embassy); Dependant visas (a visa from an embassy); Family-sponsored immigrant visas (a visa from an embassy); V family unity visa (a visa from an embassy); SB-1 returning resident visa (a visa from an embassy); Visa-free residence for freely associated states (no visa at all); Entry rights for certain Indigenous people born in Canada (no visa at all).
Eligible citizens of the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau from birth or independence, and qualifying naturalised citizens. Members of certain Indigenous peoples born in Canada who can establish at least 50% American Indian ancestry.
A K-1 holder must marry the U.S. citizen petitioner within 90 days of entry or leave. Dependant eligibility depends on the main visa holder's category.
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Puerto Rico visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
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.
On Puerto Rico's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.
Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.
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