How we compare
Mainland states do not issue visitor permits. See the full comparison.
Medical Cannabis Card
María García
Patient #PR-XXXX-XXXXX
Valid through
05/2027
Your official card is issued by the PR Department of Health. Sample shown for illustration.
Status
Approved
Three simple steps to your medical cannabis card.
About 5 minutes from your phone. Simple and secure form.
An independent physician licensed in Puerto Rico reviews your intake and decides whether to issue a recommendation.
Digital card by email. Tourists: approved in 15 to 60 minutes.
The science, made simple
Your body already has a system built to respond to cannabinoids. Understanding it is the first step to deciding with confidence.
How it works
A network of receptors (CB1 and CB2) and natural messengers like anandamide your body uses to keep balance: pain, sleep, mood, appetite, and inflammation.
How it helps
THC and CBD interact with those receptors. Research suggests they may turn down certain signals (like pain or tension) rather than simply masking them.
Why it helps
Because it works with a system already inside you, many patients use it alongside their medical care to feel steadier day to day.
What the system helps regulate
Educational content grounded in established pharmacology and reviews such as the National Academies of Sciences report (2017). It does not replace a physician's advice.
Find your condition
Pick your condition to see why and how cannabis may help, how strong the evidence is, and the sources, all in one place.
Whether you're visiting the island or living here, the right option for you.
Tourist
$99.99
Patient rights under Puerto Rico Law 42-2017
How we compare
Most mainland states have no visitor pathway at all, so a visitor cannot buy legally there. Puerto Rico issues a 30-day permit to qualifying visitors.
Puerto Rico/ MedCardPR
Florida
Texas
A few states charge less or issue longer cards, but they do not offer a visitor permit. Wait time is measured until the card is in hand. Figures are typical published ranges as of August 2026 and vary by provider.
Updated continuously
Legalizations, studies, science, and events from around the world, aggregated from vetted sources.
Simple, secure payment
Use the app already on your phone. We confirm your payment and your application moves to the physician. No friction.
Choose ATH Móvil, PayPal, Zelle, or Apple Cash. No stored cards, no strange third parties.
A real person verifies the money arrived before your case goes to the physician. Nothing slips through.
The price you see includes tax and the licensed physician's evaluation. That's the whole cost.
Accepted today
We're onboarding a cannabis-friendly card processor. When it's ready, you'll pay by debit or credit right on the site.
A secure, legal process backed by certified medical professionals.
Your sensitive information is protected. Your SSN is never readable by anyone but you.
Your privacy is sacred. We never sell or share your data with third parties.
Apply, upload your documents, and receive your card from your phone, with no in-person visits required.
Every application is reviewed by a physician licensed in Puerto Rico.
We are a Puerto Rico application and coordination service. We don't sell cannabis. We help you complete the steps that actually matter.
Every application is reviewed by an independent physician licensed in Puerto Rico. We coordinate the visit. You don't book a separate appointment.
From the certification form to the Department of Health submission, the process is handled end-to-end. You get the final document by email.
Sensitive fields like SSN are encrypted at rest. We never sell or share applicant data with dispensaries or third parties.
The whole flow is designed for your phone. Most applicants finish in under 5 minutes; tourists are typically reviewed within the hour.
Operated from Puerto Rico, we understand the local clinics, dispensaries, and the realities of moving between them.
Flat fees up front: $99.99 all-in for tourists (tax + government fees included), $99.99 all-in resident, $179.99 all-in express. No hidden charges, no recurring subscriptions.
Everything you need to know about the process.
Apply in minutes. 100% online application and referral service from anywhere.
MedCardPR is operated by AZ Capital Holdings LLC. We are an online application, coordination, and referral service that helps Puerto Rico residents and visitors complete the process of applying for a medical cannabis card or tourist permit.
Our service includes intake collection, document collection, payment for administrative services, telehealth scheduling coordination with an independent PR-licensed physician's office, and application support through the Puerto Rico process.
We are not a healthcare provider, dispensary, pharmacy, marketplace, or delivery service. We do not sell, ship, dispense, or distribute cannabis, THC, CBD, or any physical cannabis product. The physician conducts the evaluation independently and makes all clinical decisions. The official card or permit is issued by the Puerto Rico Department of Health, not by MedCardPR.
You must be at least 21 years old to access this site.
Required by Puerto Rico law to view medical cannabis information.