First 30 days in Puerto Rico: checklist

Last updated: 2026-10-17

Disclaimer: General information, not legal or tax advice. Requirements change; check official sources. Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory. U.S. citizens do not need a visa.

The essentials for your first 30 days, taken from our full moving checklist. Ticks are shared with that list.

Tick each step as you complete it. Your progress is saved only in this browser (no account, no personal data).

Home and utilities

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• Have a confirmed local address.
• Set up electricity, water and internet.LUMA (electricity) · AAA (water)

License and vehicle

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• Transfer or get your driver’s license at DTOP/CESCO.DTOP · CESCO
• Register your vehicle and pay the excise tax, if applicable.Hacienda: vehicle excise tax · CESCO

Banking, IRS and Act 60

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• Update your address with banks and insurers. IRS: Form 8898 (statement for individuals who begin or end bona fide residence in a U.S. territory).IRS: Form 8898
• Open a local bank account.
• If you have Act 60: start documenting your days on the island.

Disclaimer: General information, not legal or tax advice. Requirements change; check official sources. Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory. U.S. citizens do not need a visa.

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