Travel advice for Puerto Rico.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Puerto Rico.

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Puerto Rico
Import local currency unlimited; USD 10'000.00 or more must be declared 
Import foreign currency unlimited; USD 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared
Export local currency unlimited; USD 10'000.00or more must be declared
Export foreign currency unlimited; USD 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

- 5 h / - 6 h during our summer time

Capital

San Juan

National language

Official language

Spanish

Language capabilities

English

Voltage

110/220 volt / adapter required

Opening hours

Banks

9.00 - 14.30 h (Mon - Thu)
9.00 - 14.30 h and 15.30 - 17.00 h (Fri)

Stores

9.00 - 19.00 h (Mon - Wed, Sat)
9.00 - 21.00 h (Thu - Fri)

Health situation

Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.

Driving
  • Swiss driver's license accepted; international driver's license recommended.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 21 to 25 (varies by company).

  • Blood alcohol limit: 0.0 ‰.

Country code for calling Switzerland

011 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

San Juan, 816 Calle Diana, Urb. Dos Pinos
Tel. +1 787 751 3182

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