Puerto Rico visas
People travelling through the United States in immediate and continuous transit to another country.
Sea or air crew who need combined transit and crew permission.
Foreign government officials and their dependants transiting to or from their posted country, including eligible attendants, servants or personal employees.
Travellers whose only reason for entering is transit can use the C-1 visa.
Travellers whose only reason for entering is transit can use the C-1 visa.
There are 3 options: C-1 transit visa (a visa from an embassy); C-1/D transit and crew visa (a visa from an embassy); C-3 official transit visa (a visa from an embassy).
US$185 application fee. An extra visa issuance fee may apply, depending on nationality.
Foreign passport; Transit visa; Evidence of the transit purpose and limited stay.
1. 1. Show that your trip is for transit and that your stay will be limited. 2. 2. Pay the application fee and attend an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate. 3. 3. If approved, travel and request admission.
Transit must be the only purpose of entry on a C-1 visa.
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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