These visiting Puerto Rico ought to reference native measures developed by the Puerto Rico Tourism Firm (PRTC) to maintain vacationers and residents secure, equivalent to social distancing, and excessive requirements of cleanliness.

As of March tenth, masks are not obligatory on the Island except occasions internet hosting over 1,000 folks. Nonetheless, masks are nonetheless beneficial for conditions the place vaccination standing can’t be assured. Particular person institutions reserve the best to implement their very own necessities surrounding masks and COVID-19 protocols, and guests are inspired to contact companies instantly.

Island Arrival

Masks utilization is a federal regulation on airplanes and in airports. For questions concerning the airport entry course of, vacationers ought to contact the Well being Division at 939-592-5115 or [email protected].

The newest protocol updates:

• As of March tenth, home vacationers are usually not required to current proof of vaccination or a detrimental COVID-19 check previous to arrival to the Island.

Air Journey

Vacationers arriving on home flights:

• As of March tenth, home vacationers are usually not required to supply proof of vaccination or detrimental check previous to arriving on the Island.

Vacationers arriving on worldwide flights:

• Resulting from CDC tips, all vacationers arriving on worldwide flights should current a detrimental COVID-19 check (both antigen or PCR) taken inside sooner or later previous to departure earlier than touring by air to the US (together with Puerto Rico as a territory) from a international nation.
• Non-U.S. residents or long-term residents might want to present proof of being totally vaccinated towards COVID-19 earlier than touring by air to the US from a international nation.

Further Data:

• Vacationers who check constructive whereas on the Island should quarantine and canopy their very own medical bills/attainable prolonged keep.

Cruise Operations

Port of Calls (Transit Name/Cruise Port Go to):

• For ships to be permitted entry to Puerto Rico, all visitors 12 years of age or older have to be totally vaccinated with an FDA or WHO vaccine. Unvaccinated passengers can not disembark in Puerto Rico besides for youngsters below 12 years of age.
• Please verify with cruise operators for his or her newest COVID protocols and laws, as many operators require proof of vaccination previous to boarding and have particular testing necessities.

Residence Port Operations (Beginning or ending your cruise):

• All visitors arriving through air to Puerto Rico to board a cruise ship should comply with the air-entry protocols outlined, which can differ primarily based on vaccination standing and level of origin (worldwide or home).
• Examine with the cruise operator for his or her newest COVID protocols for cruise embarkation, together with cruise traces vaccination and testing necessities.
• For cruises ending in Puerto Rico, all visitors will likely be routinely enrolled within the SARA alert program upon disembarking the cruise ship. That is an open-source software permitting public well being officers to observe people in danger for COVID-19 and can also be the identical alert program used for visitors registering with Journey Secure for air entry.

Issues to Know: On the Island

New protocol updates for on-Island operations as of March tenth embody:

• Masks are usually not obligatory on the Island for each indoor and out of doors settings with fewer than 1,000 folks. Nonetheless, they’re beneficial in conditions the place vaccination standing can’t be assured. As of April 18th, masks are required in any respect occasions with over 1,000 attendees.
• There aren’t any capability limits for institutions on the Island. Patrons are usually not required to current proof of vaccination or a detrimental check outcome upon entry to companies. Nonetheless, as at all times, particular person institutions reserve the best to implement their very own well being and security necessities.

Masks Utilization

• Masks are required on all public transportation, together with all ferries working to and from Vieques and Culebra.
• As of March tenth, masks are not obligatory on the Island except occasions internet hosting over 1,000 attendees. Nonetheless, they’re beneficial in conditions the place vaccination standing can’t be assured.

Seashores

• Public seashores, pure reserves, and marinas are open, following social distancing tips. Guests ought to join with tour operators instantly for extra details about operation standing and particular protocols.

Lodging

• As of March tenth, visitors don’t have to current proof of vaccination or a detrimental check outcome upon arrival to motels, paradores, guesthouses, and short-term leases throughout the Island, nonetheless, particular person properties reserve the best to implement any particular measures.
• Guests ought to join with their lodging property instantly for extra details about operation standing and particular protocols.

Eating

• As of March tenth, visitors of eating institutions don’t want to supply proof of vaccination or a detrimental check outcome taken 48 hours previous to arrival. Institutions are additionally not working below a capability restrict.

Companies & Different Institutions

• As of March tenth, masks are usually not obligatory in personal and public areas except occasions internet hosting over 1,000 folks. Nonetheless, they’re beneficial in conditions the place vaccination standing can’t be assured.
• Nonetheless, varied institutions reserve the best to require masks for patrons and workers.

Occasions

• As of April 18th, masks are required in any respect occasions with over 1,000 attendees.
• Sporting occasions and leisure actions are permitted, following native tips.
• Venues are usually not working below a capability restrict.
• Attendees of live shows and exhibits at venues together with the beneath, amongst others, no matter occasion measurement, are required to point out proof of vaccination or a detrimental COVID-19 check outcome taken at the least 72 hours prior:
  • Coliseo de Puerto Rico
  • Puerto Rico Conference Middle
  • The Coca-Cola Music Corridor
• Proof of vaccination with the primary two doses will likely be ample and won’t require the booster.

Issues to Know: Leaving the Island

Testing Upon Return to Mainland

• Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory and excluded from the CDC requirement to supply a detrimental COVID-19 check outcome to return to the mainland United States. Quarantine mandates, suggestions, and entry necessities might differ by state. A steady evaluation of the scenario in Puerto Rico and in the US influences Island-wide orders that prioritize the well being and security of residents and guests. For journey suggestions supplied by the CDC, please see right here.

Testing for Journey to Different Locations

• Quarantine mandates, suggestions, and entry necessities might differ by nation.