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Puerto Rico medical visa

The B-2 visitor visa covers travel for medical treatment.

Ways to get a Puerto Rico medical visa

  1. B-2 visa for medical treatment

    Visa needed

    Temporary visitors seeking medical treatment who can show treatment arrangements and the ability to pay.

    Fee
    US$185 application fee. An extra visa issuance fee may apply.
    1. Arrange your treatment and prepare evidence that you can pay.
    2. Pay the application fee and attend a consular interview.

Who needs it

People seeking medical treatment can apply for a B-2 visitor visa.

How to apply

  1. Arrange the planned medical treatment.
  2. Show the treatment arrangements and your ability to pay.
  3. Pay the application fee and attend a consular interview.

What to bring

  • Foreign passport
  • Evidence of medical treatment arrangements
  • Evidence that you can pay for treatment
  • Evidence of a limited stay and ties outside the United States

Good to know

  • You must establish your treatment arrangements and ability to pay.
  • B visas are not issued for a planned birth when the main purpose is to obtain U.S. citizenship for the child.
  • Visitor visa issuance restrictions may apply.

Questions

Do I need a medical visa for Puerto Rico?

People seeking medical treatment can apply for a B-2 visitor visa.

How much does a Puerto Rico medical visa cost?

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

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

Foreign passport; Evidence of medical treatment arrangements; Evidence that you can pay for treatment; Evidence of a limited stay and ties outside the United States.

How do I apply for a Puerto Rico medical visa?

1. 1. Arrange the planned medical treatment. 2. 2. Show the treatment arrangements and your ability to pay. 3. 3. Pay the application fee and attend a consular interview.

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

You must establish your treatment arrangements and ability to pay.

Does my passport change whether I need a medical 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 medical 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.

Where do I check the latest Puerto Rico medical visa rules?

On Puerto Rico's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my medical visa once I am in Puerto Rico?

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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