I am a foreigner living in US legally. I am thinking about taking a trip to Puerto Rico.
I know PR is a part of the States, but do you need a passport to leave and come back to the States (main land, I mean)?
2006-09-26 04:38:07 · 14 answers · asked by Ignoranceisbliss 1 in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Puerto Rico
this is directly from the State Departments, the ones who issue passports.
. Will travelers from U.S. territories need to present a passport to enter the United States?
No. These territories are a part of the United States. U.S. citizens returning directly from a U.S. territory are not considered to have left the U.S. territory and do not need to present a passport. U.S. territories include the following: Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Swains Island and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
2006-09-28 11:21:58 · answer #1 · answered by orlando h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok outside of 8 people who answered this answer very incorrectly. YOU DO NEED A PASSPORT FOR PUERTO RICO. I only cap this to make sure it is read, considering again everyone in here is answering you wrong.
Even if you are strictly born and raised in the US you STILL need a passport for this destination. Please don't be swayed by the majority of who is answering. They don't know and shouldn't be answering this question.
I know it is a US Territory, but doesn't matter. This is my job, this is what I do. Passports are required for Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, S. America, Central America and Caribbean starting Jan 8th 2007. This includes drive in stays into Canada.
By the way they are pretty backed up so I would apply for one right away so you don't end up having to expedite it, depending on your departure date.
2006-09-27 13:25:00 · answer #2 · answered by Pam 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
THE ANSWER YOU NEED IS NO! Unless you plan to visit other Caribbean islands. But if you are staying only in Puerto Rico you just need a state issued ID to check at the airport. Enjoy your trip and visit www.gotopuertorico.com for more information.
2006-09-26 19:32:05 · answer #3 · answered by scorpionitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say you are living here but are you a citizen? If you are a US Citizen then you just need your green card, but thats only until December 31st, after that you have to have a passport when leaving the mainland of the US to any destination including Canada and Mexico and surrounding islands. If you aren't a US citizen, then it really depends on your nationalitity.
2006-09-26 11:47:02 · answer #4 · answered by Sandi A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you do not need a passport.. but sometimes the immigration officials may ask prooof of your status. I am Asian in origin, so they have asked my Citizenship/proof of residence.
So take ur passport with you... but if u have a Green Card, that's all you will need.
2006-09-27 13:27:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may not be required. If you are a foreigner living in the US, I would advise you to get a passport for returning....just to be safe. Why take a chance?
2006-09-26 11:47:31 · answer #6 · answered by lofolulu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No- but if you are a foreigner living here legally, you should definitely have a passport!
2006-09-26 11:46:31 · answer #7 · answered by TJD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starting Dec 31, any body coming back into the US needs a passport.
http://www.rhodatravel.com
2006-09-26 19:06:34 · answer #8 · answered by onyi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you absolutely need a passport IF you do not reside in the USA.
2006-09-28 19:43:53 · answer #9 · answered by stxboyz 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Check online with Immigration to be sure.
2006-09-26 11:45:50 · answer #10 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋