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Do British passport holders need a visa for Puerto Rico?

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ESTA required. British citizens need an approved ESTA before traveling to Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico counts as the United States for ESTA, so the rules are the same as for the mainland. Under the Visa Waiver Program you apply for an ESTA online before you board a flight or ship to Puerto Rico. Approval does not guarantee admission: a CBP officer decides at the port of entry. If you cannot get an ESTA, you apply for a US visa instead.

Source: US Customs and Border Protection. Checked Oct 4, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: 90 days; Per visit, for tourism or business.
Fee: $40.27 ($40.62 from 16 Oct 2026); Federal Register notice of 1 Oct 2026: CBP charges $40.62 from 16 October 2026.
Validity: Up to 2 years; Or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.
Passport: e-passport; Must be an electronic passport.

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