South Korea to Puerto Rico visa requirements

South Korean ordinary passport holders do not need a visa to visit Puerto Rico for tourism. Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, so U.S. entry rules apply, and South Korea is a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) country. You must obtain an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding, which permits stays of up to 90 days. Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States, so the U.S. visa policy and Visa Waiver Program (VWP) apply identically to mainland U.S. entry. South Korea is a designated VWP country, meaning Korean ordinary e-passport holders may travel to Puerto Rico for tourism, business, or transit for up to 90 days without a traditional visa. Instead, they must apply online for an approved ESTA before departure. As of 2026 the ESTA fee is USD 40.27 (raised from USD 21 on September 1, 2025), and an approved ESTA is valid for two years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first, covering multiple trips. The passport must be an electronic (chip) passport and should be valid for the duration of the stay. There is no separate Puerto Rico visa: travelers arriving by air typically clear U.S. immigration at their U.S. port of entry. ESTA approval is usually near-instant but CBP advises applying at least 72 hours before travel. Because this is a U.S. customs/immigration matter, default to the federal CBP and State Department guidance over third-party agents.