The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not issue a travel advice for Puerto Rico at this time.

Australians are advised to read the General Advice to Australian Travellers which provides general information about safety and security, local laws and customs, entry and exit requirements, health issues, travel and health insurance and consular assistance and registration.

From 12 January 2009, all Australians passport-holders eligible to travel to the United States under the Visitor Waiver Program are required to follow new border entry procedures. For further information, please see our travel bulletin on entry into the United States.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 has spread throughout the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) provides useful information for individuals and travellers on its website. For further information and advice to Australians on precautionary measures see our travel bulletin on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has confirmed cases of avian influenza in birds in a number of countries throughout the world. For a list of these countries, visit the OIE website. For information on our advice to Australians on how to reduce the risk of infection and on Australian Government precautions see our travel bulletin on avian influenza.

Australia does not have an Embassy in Puerto Rico. Australians may obtain consular assistance from the Australian Consulate-General in New York City at:

Australian Consulate-General
150 East 42nd Street
Level 34
New York, New York 10017-5612
United States
Telephone (1 212) 351 6500
Facsimile (1 212 351 6501

All Australians travelling to Puerto Rico, whether for tourism or business or for short or long stays, are encouraged to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Australians can register in person at any Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate or on-line. The registration information provided by you will help us to find you in an emergency - whether it is a natural disaster, civil disturbance or a family emergency.

If the situation changes and a travel advice for Puerto Rico is issued, travellers can be automatically notified by subscribing to our e-mail subscription service.

Foreign Affairs Canada, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and the US State Department also issue travel advice for their citizens.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra may be contacted on (02) 6261 3305.