Puerto Rico’s government announced the relaxation of local COVID restrictions, including entry requirements for domestic passengers and on-island mandates, starting March 10, following the recent decrease in COVID-19 cases and high vaccination rates across the Island.
The following measures will go into effect beginning March 10, 2022:
- Domestic travelers will no longer be required to provide proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 result.
- Please note that international travelers are still subject to the U.S. entry requirements as mandated by the Federal Government.
- Mask requirements will be removed for both indoor and outdoor establishments. However, masks will still be recommended for situations where vaccination status cannot be guaranteed.
- Capacity limits for both private and public establishments, such as restaurants, bars, theaters, and event venues, will no longer be in place.
- Patrons of private and public establishments will no longer be required to provide proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test result upon arrival. This includes lodging establishments as well.
- Individual businesses still reserve the right to establish their own health and safety guidelines and operations.
Discover Puerto Rico says the new guidelines, which will enhance the travel experience, will continuing to safeguard the health and safety of both visitors and residents.
For more information, visit discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines.
For more on COVID-19 restrictions and travel, click here. And, check out, “A Conversation on COVID-19 & Its Future Impact.”
