Do you need those passports to go to puerto rico?

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LoonyToom

Not if you're Puerto Rican ;-)

Macaw_Lover

Another question to answer where my answer isn't the "majority".

Ok, if you call the US State Dept. and ask them if you need a Passport for Puerto Rico the answer will be no. Now even though they don't require one, there are several airlines such as United, American, Northwest to just name a few that ARE requiring a passport to Puerto Rico. I verified this with the State Dept. and they informed me that it is within the airlines jurisdiction to be able to require this of there passengers.

It is for security purposes and if the airline requires you to have one, which most now are. Then you need to go out and get one.

Again I know that everyone here is saying no because it is a US Territory and again they are partly right. Just go out and apply for one.

You can choose to believe either them or me, but please keep in mind this is my job and travel is what I do day in and day out so you decide who is giving you the correct answer.

Have a Great Time in Puerto Rico it's a lovely island to visit. How good of a trip you have though will be based on the accommodations that you choose.

lizzy tee

No, Puerto Rico is a United States territory. That means Puerto Ricans enjoy the same rights as Americans because we are considered part of America.

roundater

not officially but it would not be a bad idea to get one:

New Requirements for Travelers

Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)

Background

The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 requires the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State to develop and implement a plan to require all travelers, U.S. citizens and foreign nationals alike, to present a passport or other document, or a combination of documents, that denote identity and citizenship when entering the United States. Congress amended portions of the Act in 2006. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative is the Administrationâ€™s proposed plan to implement this mandate.

The Goal of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)

The goal of the Initiative is to strengthen border security and facilitate entry into the United States for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors by providing standardized, secure and reliable documentation which will allow the Department of Homeland Security to quickly, reliably and accurately identify a traveler.

Timeline

In the proposed implementation plan, the requirements outlined above will be rolled out in the following phases:

On January 8, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document.
As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries.
Travel Documents for U.S. Citizens Under WHTI

Under the proposed implementation plan, the following documents will be acceptable to fulfill document requirements:

U.S. Passport: U.S. citizens may present a valid U.S. passport when traveling via air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda, and may also use a U.S. passport when traveling via sea and land borders (including ferry crossings).
The Passport Card (also referred to as the PASS Card): This limited use passport in card format is currently under development and will be available for use for travel only via land or sea (including ferries) between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Similar in size to a credit card, it will fit easily into a wallet.
DOS and DHS also anticipate that the following documents will continue to be acceptable for their current travel uses under WHTI: SENTRI, NEXUS, FAST, and the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document. As proposed, members of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty traveling on orders will continue to be exempt from the passport requirement.
Media Note - Department of State to Introduce Passport Card

Fact Sheet - Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions about the New Travel Initiative Requirements (FAQs)

Other Relevant Links

Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

robert r

as of this time the answer is no, but dont hold your breath, thanks to our home land people, all of that is changing quickly. see todays headlines in the yahoo news section

myrtle s.

if you're a US citizen then no, i go there all the time and have never needed one

Staci

No, Puerto Rico is a USA territory for all USA citizens. However if u r not an legalized American citizen you may have to have the proper documents to enter.

While it's highly unlikely that a USA citizen would need a passport, lots of changes coming in January of 2007. Heck before u could go to Costa Rica with just a official copy of your birth certificate even Mexico. But not anymore, you will go through so much crap if u try it. They want the official passport of whatever country your a citizen of. Thanks to 9/11 the entire world is changing to adapt to terrorist extremists.

You'll luv Puerto Rico... such a wonderful culture and music!

Its me !!!

If ur an American Citizen then no u don't !

magda_santiago

If you are an American citizen are are traveling from the US to PR. But make sure to read this in case you visit other locations.
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2225.html

shinningstarofthecarribean

If you're traveling within the United states No You don't need a Passport if you're coming from somewhere else Yes...

If You're an American No passport need it Yet. they're still arguing that in court...

pattie541

Puerto Rico is a terrority of the US so if you're an US citizen, the answer is you don't need it. But you may want to get that passport anyway. If you travel anywhere out of the US, you'll need a passport soon. And if you wait until just before you travel to a foreign country, you have a waiting period while it's being processed.

El Cupacabra

haha... what are "those passports" are you referring to them as though they are a group of people or something.

If you are a US citizen you DONT need and NEVER WILL need a passport to go to Puerto Rico since it is a part of the United States. Air travel to countries outside of the US you need a passport as of 1/1/07, and land travel as of 1/1/08.

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