Can colombians now travel to Puerto Rico without visa??

adrienne79 says on Aug 23, 2009, 06:00:

I'm not positive but consiering that PR Is a US territory I would be shocked if anyone is allowed there without a visa.

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goin_south says on Aug 23, 2009, 06:02:

my thoughts, too, adrienne79.
but, the ads just got me to wondering.

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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panthdave says on Aug 23, 2009, 06:05:

I will be very shocked.....I would say NO.....because you can fly to the United States without a passport..the same for the US Virgin Islands....That means you would have to go thru immigration control for all flights flying to the United States fro m Puerto Rico which probably would anger many people...because its like a Domestic Flight right now.....

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Monpirri says on Aug 23, 2009, 06:05:

GS, It's a very good question. There is a Puerto Rico in Llanos Orientales. I just learned that two weeks ago, Rene Devia shared that info.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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goin_south says on Aug 23, 2009, 06:12:

BTW.....
...... ... . .. http://delicast.com/radio/Colombia/salsa/El_Solar_Stereo

... a pretty good station if you like listening to salsa

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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aztec says on Aug 23, 2009, 06:42:

Puerto Rico (Spanish: "Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico"), is an unincorporated territory of the United States. Residents are U.S. citizens.

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tabla says on Aug 23, 2009, 07:19:

adrienne79 and goin_south will be "shocked" to know that the citizens of 35 countries (as of end 2008) are eligible to enter the USA without visas under the Visa Waiver Program. A full list can be found here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_Waiver_Program

This program is equally available for entry to Puerto Rico, but Colombia (and in fact all Latin American countries) is not in the list. Therefore a visa is required for Colombians to enter Puerto Rico.

Guam has its own "Guam-only VWP" which adds 9 nearby countries to the list, so it is not true to say that all US territories automatically follow the exact same rules as USA.

I also write for the archive.

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miamimike says on Aug 23, 2009, 08:33:

That Visa Loophole ws closed years(like 6-8) ago (ditto for US Virgin Islands) at the same time Visas started to be reguired even for a stop enroute to europe. Too many Visa Absconders.

No hay Peor Ciego que el que no quiere Ver o Sordo que el que no quiera Oir--Soy Yo, Sarah Palin, Wasilla Alaska.

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Londoner says on Aug 23, 2009, 10:08:

No.

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Gator says on Aug 23, 2009, 10:09:

No

"Bene, cum Latine nescias, nolo manus meas in te maculare" .

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adrienne79 says on Aug 23, 2009, 13:46:

"adrienne79 and goin_south will be "shocked" to know that the citizens of 35 countries (as of end 2008) are eligible to enter the USA without visas under the Visa Waiver Program."

Not shocked at all. I know all about the visa waiver program but the OP asked about Colombia and let's face it....Colombians have a bad rep of living in the US illegally and that is why I would be shocked if allowed into PR without a visa. but I do see how my post did say "anyone" but that is not what I guess I truely meant.

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QUiLLA_SHAWTi says on Aug 23, 2009, 16:39:

You need a visa, if you're already in the US then your ID will do; PR is gorgeous, been there once n loved old san juan, is just like Cartagena. =] & the people are great!

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Monpirri says on Aug 23, 2009, 18:36:

Puerto Rico is a town and municipality in the Meta Department, Colombia.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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Monpirri says on Aug 23, 2009, 18:47:

Video fiesta Colombiana en puerto rico (Juans), go on xchange

Here are some Colombians in Puerto Rico

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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Monpirri says on Aug 23, 2009, 18:57:

No they do not need a visa, they just need a very long cable to reach the island :>)
Yes, of course, they will need a visa to go to the island of Puerto Rico, but they do not need a visa to go to Puerto Rico, Meta :>)

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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sloopskipper says on Aug 23, 2009, 19:06:

You must clear U.S. customs, & immigration at SJU, the same as any U.S. port of entry (with the same immigration requirements). To continue on to the U.S. (or maybe to enter Puerto Rico [?]) you must also submit to U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection.

Although I'm a U.S. citizen, and lived in Puerto Rico, I’ve never transited PR, en route to continental U.S.

I returned to the U.S. from P.R.and underwent a rigorous inspection of my luggage, carry-on, wallet, and shoes (maybe a spot-check [?]).

Perhaps you must again clear immigration (with visa) and customs in the U.S. if you continue on.

Seems that some people think "everybody's outa step but me".

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softair says on Aug 25, 2009, 10:20:

I myself and my yacht and crew were recently in P:uerto Rico and we entered US waters around "Culebra" where the boat and crew cleared customs. Very friendly INS officers as long as the yacht's and people's documents are OK, colombians do need a visa to enter Puerto Rico, here is the yacht and Old San Juan at the background, also a Santurce video after it:



JC

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softair says on Aug 25, 2009, 10:21:

Santurce Puerto Rico, very close to El Condado and yet a bohemian part of town, truly recommended:

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