Travel from Costa Rica to Puerto Rico is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any Costa Rica citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
Costa Rica passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Puerto Rico.
Generic country-level guidance for Puerto Rico. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Puerto Rico. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to Puerto Rico (PR). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Your itinerary touches Costa Rica (CR), where malaria transmission occurs. Transmission is often region-limited within a country (e.g. coastal vs highland zones) and varies by season. Discuss prophylaxis with a travel medicine clinician — the right antimalarial depends on the specific region, your medical history, and any medications you take.
Typical September conditions at SJU (Puerto Rico (PR)): hot. Typical lows around 22°C, highs around 32°C, moderate rainfall (~164mm for the month). Plan for high temperatures — daytime highs around 32°C. Light clothing, sun protection, and hydration are worth packing in.
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Your Costa Rica (CR) passport requires a traditional visa for Puerto Rico. Traditional visas typically require a consulate appointment, paperwork, fees, and a multi-day to multi-week wait. Confirm requirements directly with the destination's consular site before booking. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-06-21T10:11:55.888854+00:00.