Here’s everything you should probably know about traveling to and from this sunny Caribbean island.
The island uses the U.S. dollar, and your phone service will continue to work, too.
Consider it the equivalent of boarding a flight to Hawaii.
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The 50th state may be on island time, but Americans can go there without special documentation.
Who does need a passport to travel to Puerto Rico?
S. citizens and U.S. citizens entering Puerto Rico from a foreign country are required to present a passport.
Passport requirements vary between U.S. territories and associated states.
Passports are not necessary to visit Guam, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands either.
Freely associated states to the U.S. do, however, require a passport from American travelers.
Similarly, Americans are afforded the same opportunities in these Pacific Island nations.
What is the Real ID Act?
Fortunately, there’s an easy way to find out if your ID is compliant.
All states and U.S. territories are currently issuing compliant cards and licenses.
So, what sets Real ID apart from older means of identification?
With this verified document in hand, you could easilytravel to Puerto Ricoand other U.S. territories without a passport.
Learn more about Real ID by visiting theDepartment of Homeland Security.
