I will be taking a trip to Puerto Rico. But I have been getting contradicting answers as to whether or not a passport is needed in order to travel there.
I was told by the airline (US Airline) that I would not need a passport to get there since Puerto Rico is an U.S. Territory. But I would need one to return home. Can anyone help me with this?
2007-04-03 10:00:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Puerto Rico
nope - for any US territory you don't need one
2007-04-03 10:04:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Seems like someone asks this same question at least once a day. So, for the umpteen time, NO, NO, NO! No passport is required to travel between the US mainland and PR. You did not need it last year, you do not need it now and you won't need it next year either.
PR is not "considered" a US territory, it IS a US territory. (By the same token, Puerto Ricans are not "considered" US Citizens, we ARE US citizens.)
So, just like if you were flying from NY to Florida... or any other State... all you need is a driver's license and you are good to go.
PS: Same goes for the US Virgin Island, American Samoa and Guam.
Have fun!
2007-04-03 11:58:34 · answer #2 · answered by Humuhumunukunukuapuaa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If You are a US Citizen coming from any State or Puerto Rico or Leaving from Any state or Puerto Rico..
You Don't need a Passport...any other Country ..Yes!!!
2007-04-04 03:39:44 · answer #3 · answered by shinningstarofthecarribean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puerto Rico is a common wealth and therefore a part of The US. You don't need a passport but you do need a picture ID. Your license is good enough. Hope you have fun!!
2007-04-03 12:08:21 · answer #4 · answered by LaLa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I just went to Puerto Rico from the US in February. You do not have to clear customs on either side (ie - you do not need a passport).
2007-04-03 10:09:29 · answer #5 · answered by Karen 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, if you are coming from the US you do not need a passport. Go to the State Department's website. The new rules only apply to Canada, Mexico, and other Caribbean islands that aren't US territories.
2007-04-03 10:06:12 · answer #6 · answered by Mike R 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Puerto Rican tourist bureau says you don't need one if you're a US citizen.
2007-04-03 10:11:19 · answer #7 · answered by jelesais2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.. not for Puerto Rico... its considered a U.S commonwealth.. sort of like travelin from Florida to Georgia.. so if you coming from the US you dont need one.. BUT its always good to have one
2007-04-03 10:03:26 · answer #8 · answered by diva 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No you don't. It's nice to have but PR is a US territory so as long as you have proper US government issued ID you will be OK.
2007-04-03 15:05:58 · answer #9 · answered by x_rainbowbritelez_x 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people who answered 'no' are correct, and the one that shows you a link to the US goverment site shows you exactly what you are looking for,
If you do decide to come here, you will have a great time. Lots to see and do.
For ideas check out
www.frommers.com
www.roughguide.com
www.visit-the-coqui.com/home
2007-04-03 10:40:03 · answer #10 · answered by B 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, we (the yahoo answer regulars) have answered this question many times. it seems that the people answering are more confused than those who ask the question.
Enjoy your stay!
2007-04-03 14:22:21 · answer #11 · answered by SANDRA Q 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋