Puerto Rico visitor cannabis card: cost, timeline, and what you need
Updated June 2026
The Puerto Rico medical cannabis visitor permit is a flat $99.99 all-in — Puerto Rico tax and government fees already included, with no add-ons. You apply online in about five minutes, most permits are reviewed within the hour, and the approved 30-day permit is emailed to you. This page breaks down the cost, the timeline, and the short checklist of what you need. MedCardPR is an application and coordination service; the permit is issued by the Puerto Rico Department of Health under Act 42-2017.
How much does the Puerto Rico visitor permit cost?
It is a flat $99.99 all-in. That single total already includes Puerto Rico tax and government processing fees, with no hidden add-ons and no recurring subscription. You pay once for the 30-day permit. The price covers the application and coordination service plus the independent physician evaluation and the government fees built into the permit.
Cost and timeline at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total price | $99.99 all-in |
| Included | PR tax + government fees, physician evaluation, coordination |
| Add-ons | None |
| Subscription | None — single 30-day permit |
| Application time | About 5 minutes |
| Typical review time | Within the hour after payment |
| Delivery | Permit emailed (no mailed card) |
| Valid for | 30 days |
How long does it take to get the visitor permit?
The online application takes about five minutes. After you pay the flat $99.99, an independent Puerto Rico-licensed physician reviews your application — most tourist permits are reviewed within the hour. The approved 30-day permit is then emailed to you directly. There is no in-person appointment, no mailed card, and no multi-day wait for typical applications.
- Apply online (~5 minutes). Complete the secure form with your name, date of birth, contact details, and qualifying condition under Act 42-2017.
- Upload ID and selfie. Provide a passport or US state driver's license and a clear selfie for identity verification.
- Pay $99.99 all-in. Pay the flat $99.99 total, which includes Puerto Rico tax and government fees.
- Physician review (often within the hour). An independent PR-licensed physician reviews your application and makes all clinical decisions.
- Receive your permit by email. Once approved, your 30-day permit is emailed to you so you can buy at licensed dispensaries.
What do you need to apply as a visitor?
You need proof of US citizenship and identity (a passport or US state driver's license), a clear selfie for verification, and a qualifying medical condition recognized under Act 42-2017. You do not need Puerto Rico residency, a local address, or an in-person visit. Prior medical records are optional — the physician can evaluate your qualifying condition.
Everything is submitted through the secure online form, and your Social Security number is encrypted before storage. If you don't have records on hand, the independent physician can still evaluate your qualifying condition during review.
Are there any extra or hidden fees?
No. The $99.99 is genuinely all-in: Puerto Rico tax and government processing fees are already included, and there are no add-ons, upsells, or renewal subscriptions for the 30-day permit. If you visit again later and need a new permit, you would simply apply again — there is no automatic recurring charge.
Cannabis remains federally illegal and is not legal for recreational use in Puerto Rico. The permit is strictly a medical authorization under Act 42-2017; always follow dispensary guidance and local law on where products may be used.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the $99.99 really all-inclusive?
- Yes. The $99.99 total already includes Puerto Rico tax and government fees plus the independent physician evaluation. There are no add-ons and no recurring subscription for the 30-day permit.
- How fast will I get my permit?
- Most tourist permits are reviewed within the hour after payment, and the approved permit is emailed to you. The application itself takes about five minutes.
- What ID do I need?
- A valid passport or US state driver's license to confirm US citizenship and identity, plus a clear selfie for verification. No Puerto Rico residency or local address is required.
- Do I need to see a doctor in person?
- No. The independent Puerto Rico-licensed physician evaluation is completed online as part of the application — there is no in-person appointment.
- How long is the permit valid?
- The visitor permit is valid for 30 days from issuance, covering a typical Puerto Rico trip.
Ready for your 30-day visitor permit?
Flat $99.99 all-in · about 5 minutes from your phone · typically reviewed within the hour.
Start your $99.99 visitor permit application →Educational information only, current as of June 2026. MedCardPR is an application and coordination service operated by AZ Imports LLC — not a healthcare provider, dispensary, or pharmacy. We do not sell, dispense, or deliver cannabis and make no medical claims. Medical evaluations are performed by independent licensed physicians. Official permits are issued by the Puerto Rico Department of Health under Act 42-2017. Cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Puerto Rico and remains illegal under US federal law.