Dominican RepublicPuerto Rico: Visa required

Dominican RepublicPuerto Rico

Do Dominican Republic passport holders need a visa for Puerto Rico?

Visa required

Yes. Dominican Republic passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Puerto Rico.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: dhs.gov (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance412 km, straight line (~59m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Puerto Rico81 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? United States passport holders visiting Dominican Republic: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near Puerto Rico

Dominican Republic passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Dominican Republic passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Dominican Republic passport holders need a visa for Puerto Rico?

Yes. Dominican Republic passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Puerto Rico.

How far is Puerto Rico from Dominican Republic?

About 412 km in a straight line, roughly ~59m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Puerto Rico?

United States dollar (USD).

What is the emergency number in Puerto Rico?

911.

What time zone is Puerto Rico in?

Puerto Rico (UTC-4).

What is the nearest airport to San Juan?

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), about 23 km away.

How many countries can enter Puerto Rico without a visa?

81 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Puerto Rico visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Dominican Republic passport holders visit without a visa instead of Puerto Rico?

Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Bermuda.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is an island country on the eastern part of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean Sea in the North Atlantic Ocean. It shares a maritime border with Puerto Rico to the east and a land border with Haiti to the west, occupying the eastern five-eighths of Hispaniola which, along with Saint Martin, is one of only two islands in the Caribbean shared by two sovereign states. In the Antilles, the country is the second-largest by area after Cuba at 48,671 square kilometers (18,792 sq mi) and the second most populous after Haiti with approximately 11.4 million people in 2024, of whom 3.6 million reside in the metropolitan area of Santo Domingo, the capital city.

CapitalSanto Domingo

RegionCaribbean

Population11.5M

Area48,671 km²

CurrencyDominican peso (1 USD ≈ 61.27 DOP)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+1809, +1829, +1849

Drives on theright

TimezoneSanto Domingo (UTC-4)

Nearest airportLa Isabela International Airport (JBQ), 14 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites2

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$11,059 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.7M (2020)

Climate in Santo Domingo

Warmest August, coolest March, driest December, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, December.

Monthly climate normals for Santo Domingo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.7°C	21.4°C	44mm	324h
February	29.1°C	21.4°C	58mm	314h
March	28.1°C	20.8°C	66mm	351h
April	29.1°C	22.3°C	44mm	352h
May	29.7°C	23.6°C	57mm	375h
June	31.1°C	23.9°C	69mm	365h
July	31°C	24.2°C	161mm	347h
August	31.2°C	24.5°C	213mm	344h
September	30.4°C	23.8°C	127mm	303h
October	29.7°C	23.5°C	137mm	307h
November	28.2°C	22.5°C	233mm	275h
December	28.1°C	21.4°C	43mm	327h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean country that occupies the eastern half of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti. Besides white sand beaches and mountain landscapes, the country is home to the oldest European city in the Americas, now part of Santo Domingo. Due to its Hispanic heritage, the Dominican Republic is called the Cradle of the Americas.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Colonial City of Santo Domingo
Iglesia de Las Mercedes

Upcoming public holidays

November 6, 2026Día de la Constitución

December 25, 2026Navidad

January 1, 2027Día de Año Nuevo

Full source list on About.

About Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico, officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is a self-governing Caribbean archipelago and island organized as an unincorporated territory of the United States under the designation of commonwealth. Located about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of Miami, Florida, between the Dominican Republic in the Greater Antilles and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Lesser Antilles, it consists of the eponymous main island and numerous smaller islands, including Vieques, Culebra, and Mona. With approximately 3.2 million people, it is divided into 78 municipalities, of which the most populous is the capital municipality of San Juan, followed by those within the San Juan metropolitan area. Spanish and English are the official languages of its government, though Spanish predominates, as it is culturally part of Latin America.

CapitalSan Juan

RegionCaribbean

Population3.2M

Area8,870 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Calling code+1787, +1939

Drives on theright

TimezonePuerto Rico (UTC-4)

Nearest airportLuis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), 23 km

Emergency number911

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$40,620 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.9M (2020)

Climate in San Juan

Warmest June, coolest March, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, April, May, June, September, December.

Monthly climate normals for San Juan, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.5°C	20.9°C	102mm	328h
February	28.3°C	21°C	62mm	313h
March	27.2°C	20.5°C	132mm	331h
April	29.7°C	22.3°C	59mm	357h
May	30.5°C	23.6°C	28mm	379h
June	31.6°C	23.9°C	37mm	376h
July	31°C	24.1°C	126mm	360h
August	30.7°C	24.1°C	174mm	352h
September	30.2°C	23.8°C	117mm	324h
October	29.3°C	23.4°C	140mm	309h
November	27.8°C	22.5°C	151mm	274h
December	27.6°C	20.9°C	57mm	327h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island. Its white sandy beaches can compete with any in the world and vary from metropolitan cocktail heavens and bustling surfing hotspots to quiet island getaways. Easily accessible diving and snorkeling spots and the excellent bioluminescent bays offer great maritime experiences. Still, there's more to this tropical island than sunny beach life. The Spanish-American influences make for a fun melting pot of culture with an abundance of heritage to explore and some delightful food to enjoy.

Upcoming public holidays

November 11, 2026Día del Veterano / Día del Armisticio

November 19, 2026Día del Descubrimiento de Puerto Rico

November 26, 2026Día de Acción de Gracias

Full source list on About.