How to Travel to Puerto Rico With a Green Card

The tropical island of Puerto Rico is an American unincorporated territory. English is one of the official languages, and the U.S. dollar is the official currency. Being part of the United States, it is considered a domestic flight from the U.S. No passport or extra documentation is necessary for U.S. citizens or legal residents with a green card because they are not leaving the country.

Things You'll Need

  • Green card
  • Driver's license
  • Airline ticket
  • Cruise ticket
  • Hotel reservations
  • Country of origin passport (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Research either flying to Puerto Rico or traveling by cruise ship. Most major American airlines and even smaller carriers fly to Puerto Rico. Many cruise lines traveling to Caribbean ports of call stop in Puerto Rico.

    • 2

      Research discount travel agents and airline carrier websites if you have decided to fly to Puerto Rico using your green card. Don't forget to bring a government photo ID such as a valid U.S. driver's license when you check in. Also, take along your green card and a valid passport from your home country.

    • 3

      Book a cruise vacation that includes a stop in Puerto Rico if you'd rather not fly. Check with your travel agent or The Department of State to see which countries you may need additional VISAs for while on a cruise.

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      Fly into Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, the main airport in Puerto Rico's capital, San Juan, if you're traveling by plane. You will not pass through passport control if your flight originated in the U.S. If your flight originated outside the U.S., you will enter a passport control entry point. Green card holders may use the U.S. citizen passport line, where you will need to present your green card to immigration officials.

    • 5

      Hail a taxi or hop onto an airport shuttle directly to your hotel. You can now enjoy the year-round mild climate of Puerto Rico.

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