Travel to Puerto Rico

[SKingy1 0]

Just wondering if I need to take my passport with me to P.R. I know it's classed as part of U.S. but, I currently don't have my temporary green card and only have a document stating that I am going through the "removal of conditions" (I can't remember the name of the reciept from number/ code).

I have my drivers licence. Is that enough? I am trying to find more info about this but I am finding it difficult.

I would appreciate any links you could direct me to.

Thanks

[*Robert* 2]

A valid state drivers license will work.

http://welcome.topuertorico.org/tinfo.shtml

[cookiee 0]

I have my drivers licence. Is that enough? I am trying to find more info about this but I am finding it difficult.

yes, definetely driver licence is enough. last year i went to puerto rico only with my driver licence..

[SKingy1 0]

I have my drivers licence. Is that enough? I am trying to find more info about this but I am finding it difficult.

yes, definetely driver licence is enough. last year i went to puerto rico only with my driver licence..

That's great thanks a lot everyone!

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

There are no passports or visas necessary for United States citizens, which mean that US citizens can travel freely in and out of the island without going through immigration or customs. US citizens only need to have some form of official government issued picture identification to enter Puerto Rico such as a current driver’s license or a photo-identification card issued to non-drivers by a state’s motor vehicles department. For additional information, contact your local U.S. embassy. or call the Puerto Rico State Department at (787) 722-2121.

Citizens of other countries have the same requirements as for entering the USA. Potential visitors must first obtain a visa, either a non-immigrant visa for temporary stay or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. The 90-day "visitor" visa is a non-immigrant visa to enter the United States temporarily. Those planning to travel to Puerto Rico for a different purpose, such as study or temporary work, must apply for specialized visas (either an M-1 or F-1 class). A visa is not a guarantee of entry into Puerto Rico. The bearer of a visa is subject to inspection at the port of entry by U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials who have authority to deny admission (Homeland Security Advisor, La Fortaleza, P.O. Box 9020082, San Juan, PR 00902-0082 - 787-977-7730 / 7731).

http://welcome.topuertorico.org/tinfo.shtml

[SKingy1 0]

There are no passports or visas necessary for United States citizens, which mean that US citizens can travel freely in and out of the island without going through immigration or customs. US citizens only need to have some form of official government issued picture identification to enter Puerto Rico such as a current driver’s license or a photo-identification card issued to non-drivers by a state’s motor vehicles department. For additional information, contact your local U.S. embassy. or call the Puerto Rico State Department at (787) 722-2121.

Citizens of other countries have the same requirements as for entering the USA. Potential visitors must first obtain a visa, either a non-immigrant visa for temporary stay or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. The 90-day "visitor" visa is a non-immigrant visa to enter the United States temporarily. Those planning to travel to Puerto Rico for a different purpose, such as study or temporary work, must apply for specialized visas (either an M-1 or F-1 class). A visa is not a guarantee of entry into Puerto Rico. The bearer of a visa is subject to inspection at the port of entry by U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials who have authority to deny admission (Homeland Security Advisor, La Fortaleza, P.O. Box 9020082, San Juan, PR 00902-0082 - 787-977-7730 / 7731).

http://welcome.topuertorico.org/tinfo.shtml

since I am a temporary resident and not a US Citizen does the information for US Citizens apply to me? or because I am currently waiting for my new permanent resident card is it still ok to just use my driving licence? Or do I have to take with me other documents...since I don't have a green card I only have a letter of reciept for applying for I-175.

thanks

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

since I am a temporary resident and not a US Citizen does the information for US Citizens apply to me?

Information for US citizens will apply to you when you become a US citizen.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

littlecucina, see this- http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/crossingborders/#1

[AussieDude 0]

since I am a temporary resident and not a US Citizen does the information for US Citizens apply to me?

Information for US citizens will apply to you when you become a US citizen.

I think the OP is asking whether the travel conditions are applicable to a legal resident as they do to a citizen.

OP, Puerto Rico is a part of the US, its a district to be exact, no different than Washington DC. If you're flying there on a domestic flight, the only reason you would need ID is to actually board the flight, there is no immigration check.

[AussieDude 0]

littlecucina, see this- http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/crossingborders/#1

In fact http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/crossingborders/#3 is more applicable. As you can see, going to/from Puerto Rico is considered staying within US territory.

[AussieDude 0]

By the way, I should note that as a PR, you are supposed to carry your GC (or current proof that you are a legal resident) with you at all times. I'm sure not all of us do that all the time, but when flying, its probably a good idea.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

OP, Puerto Rico is a part of the US, its a district to be exact, no different than Washington DC.

100% incorrect.

Puerto Rico is a territorial possession, not a district like DC.

[AussieDude 0]

OP, Puerto Rico is a part of the US, its a district to be exact, no different than Washington DC.

100% incorrect.

Puerto Rico is a territorial possession, not a district like DC.

Yes, sorry, my mistake there, its an unincorporated territorial possession. Although I believe there's some move to try and resolve that in the near future to finally decide what is going on.