Puerto Rican visa for Chinese citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Chinese passport holders visiting Puerto Rico for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Chinese citizens to enter Puerto Rico for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Puerto Rico e-visa for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Puerto Rico visa on arrival for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
Puerto Rico tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Chinese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Puerto Rico.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Puerto Rico.
If you are looking for Puerto Rico visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from China, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Puerto Rico nearest your place of residence.
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from China traveling to Puerto Rico from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (China) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 555,170 | N/A |
| 2009 | 475,540 | -14.34% |
| 2010 | 475,988 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 455,371 | -4.33% |
| 2012 | 458,509 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 473,897 | 3.36% |
| 2014 | 484,952 | 2.33% |
| 2015 | 529,175 | 9.12% |
| 2016 | 558,158 | 5.48% |
| 2017 | 524,842 | -5.97% |
| 2018 | 458,359 | -12.67% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Puerto Rico & China comparison
Puerto Rico's area is approximately 8,870 km2 (3,424 sq mi), while the area of China is approximately 9,388,211 km2 (3,624,807 sq mi). This means China is 1058.42 times bigger than Puerto Rico.
As of November 2025, Puerto Rico's population is ~2.5 million people - 1,464,883,052 fewer people than the population of China.
We have highlighted Puerto Rico & China’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Puerto Rico | China | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 2,507,537 | 1,467,390,589 | 1.5 billion fewer people live in Puerto Rico than China |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 0 | 276 | Puerto Rico has 276 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with China. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 8 | 37 | Puerto Rico passport holders visit 29 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 23 | 344 | Puerto Rican hosts 321 fewer foreign missions than China. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from China travel to Puerto Rico in one year?
The number of visitors from China visiting Puerto Rico in 2018 was approximately 458,359.
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