Puerto Rico Eases Travel Restrictions for Domestic Visitors — What to Know
Vaccinated travelers will no longer need to present a pre-departure COVID-19 test starting Wednesday.
2022-02-02 20:04:15 - VI News Staff
Puerto Rico will eliminate its pre-arrival testing requirement for vaccinated travelers this week, Discover Puerto Rico shared with Travel + Leisure.
According to the tourism site, pre-arrival testing will no longer be required for vaccinated visitors starting Wednesday. Currently, all travelers arriving on a domestic flight must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of arriving.
"The local government's decision to make these changes to Puerto Rico's travel guidelines following the decrease in positive COVID-19 cases on the island, indicates we're moving in the right direction, as we continue our tourism industry's recent momentum, which contributes to the economic development of the island," Leah Chandler, Chief Marketing Officer of Discover Puerto Rico shared in a statement with T+L.