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Does my out-of-state medical cannabis card work in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico’s Health Department includes qualifying nonresident medical cardholders under its rules. Acceptance depends on meeting current requirements; confirm your documents with the Department and the licensed dispensary before travel.
This applies regardless of how long you have held your home-state card or whether it is digital or physical. The only valid authorization in Puerto Rico is one issued under Act 42-2017 by the Puerto Rico Department of Health.
How should I plan application timing for a future visit?
The online application takes about five minutes, but review and official processing take additional time. Provide complete documents and accurate travel dates. Contact support about timing before paying if your trip is close; same-day approval or delivery before departure cannot be promised.
The entire process is online. There is no in-person appointment, no mailed card, and no office to visit. You can apply from your phone, at the airport, or from wherever you are right now.
What do you need to apply?
Prepare valid identification, travel dates and relevant medical information. MedCardPR’s current visitor service serves U.S. citizens. The independent physician evaluates your case online and may request supporting records. Payment does not guarantee approval or completion before your trip.
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Confirm you qualify
You must be a US citizen visiting Puerto Rico with a qualifying medical condition recognized under Act 42-2017. No residency, no local address.
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Complete the online application (~5 minutes)
Enter your name, date of birth, contact details, and qualifying condition through the secure form. Fully mobile-friendly.
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Upload your ID
Upload valid identification through the form. Additional documents may be requested during evaluation.
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Pay $99.99 all-in
The flat $99.99 total includes Puerto Rico tax and government fees. No add-ons, no subscription.
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Receive your permit by email
An independent Puerto Rico-licensed physician reviews your application, typically within the hour. The approved 30-day permit is emailed to you.
What does the permit cover, and where does it not apply?
An approved 30-day visitor permit authorizes purchase of medical cannabis products at licensed Puerto Rico dispensaries during the permit window. It does not authorize public consumption. Use is prohibited in public spaces, on beaches, in vehicles, and in most hotels and short-term rentals. Recreational use is illegal in Puerto Rico, and cannabis is federally illegal.
Licensed dispensaries operate throughout the San Juan metro area, including Condado and Santurce. For a current listing, the Puerto Rico Department of Health maintains the official registry. Always follow dispensary guidance and local law.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 all-in (tax + government fees included) |
| Valid for | 30 days from issuance |
| Who qualifies | US-citizen visitors with a qualifying condition |
| Issued by | Puerto Rico Department of Health (Act 42-2017) |
| Typical review time | Within the hour after payment |
| Authorizes | Purchase at licensed PR dispensaries |
| Public consumption | Prohibited throughout Puerto Rico |
| Recreational use | Illegal in Puerto Rico |
What are the Hiram Bithorn Stadium concerts and where is the venue?
Hiram Bithorn Stadium is a major outdoor venue in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at Avenida Franklin D. Roosevelt in the Hato Rey Norte neighborhood. This guide was originally prepared for the August 22–23, 2026 concert weekend. The venue is approximately 10 minutes by rideshare from Condado and about 15 minutes from Old San Juan. Hiram Bithorn is a public venue; these are factual logistical details, not an endorsement or affiliation of any kind.
MedCardPR has no affiliation, partnership, or sponsorship with the concerts, the promoter, or the performer. We are not the event organiser and do not sell tickets. This page exists solely to help visitors planning a trip to San Juan understand their Puerto Rico medical cannabis permit options.
Frequently asked questions
Is my mainland US medical card valid in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico’s Health Department includes qualifying nonresident medical cardholders under its rules. Acceptance depends on meeting current requirements; confirm your documents with the Department and the licensed dispensary before travel.
How fast can I really get approved?
Most tourist permits are reviewed within the hour after payment. The application takes about five minutes. Apply with complete documents; review estimates do not guarantee approval or issuance.
What if I apply after I land in San Juan?
You can apply from your phone anywhere in San Juan. The entire process is online — no in-person step required. Review usually takes place within an hour, but approval and issuance can take longer.
How long is the permit valid?
The visitor permit is valid for 30 days from the date it is issued. It covers your full weekend stay and well beyond.
Where can I use it in San Juan?
An approved permit authorizes purchase at licensed dispensaries in the San Juan metro area. Public consumption — including on beaches, in public spaces, and in vehicles — is prohibited. Check your accommodation's own policy; most hotels prohibit cannabis use on their premises.
Do I need Puerto Rico residency?
No. The 30-day tourist permit under Act 42-2017 is specifically for US-citizen visitors. No Puerto Rico address or residency is required.
Is there an in-person appointment?
No. The application, ID verification, and independent physician evaluation are all completed online. No office visit, no travel, no wait at a physical location.
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MedCardPR publishes this guide to its application and coordination service. Independent authorized physicians make clinical decisions; the Department of Health issues official licenses.
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Educational information only, current as of October 2026. MedCardPR is an application and coordination service operated by AZ Capital Holdings 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.