City Profile

San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan is a Caribbean location with US proximity, good connectivity, and a strong lifestyle focus. The location is attractive but seasonal and infrastructure varies.

Region: caribbeanClimate Zone: tropicalUpdated: 2026-01-12Data Version: 2026-01medium
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San Juan, Puerto Rico - City overview
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Lat 18.46633 / Lon -66.10572
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Residency Quick Facts

Entry Rule

5

Residency Path

US-Regeln

Top Personal Tax

3

Data Version

2026-01

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Climate

City Native
  • Climate Typetropical
  • Climate Comfort Score 1 53 score_1_5
  • Temp Summer Avg C32 c
  • Temp Winter Avg C25 c
  • Rainy MonthsAug, Sep, Oct
  • Best MonthsDec, Jan, Feb

Residency Access

Country Native
  • Residency Access Score 1 55 score_1_5
  • Visa Option Count3 count
  • Entry DurationUS-Regeln text
Sources: IATA Timatic (dataset); Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);

Residency Path

Country Native
  • Residency Path Score 1 54 score_1_5
  • Temporary ResidenceUS-Regeln text
  • Permanent Residence AvailableNo
Sources: Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);

Advantages

  • US proximity and good connectivity
  • Caribbean lifestyle
  • English and Spanish usable
  • Strong food and culture scene
  • Moderate costs for the region

Disadvantages

  • Hurricane season
  • Infrastructure can fluctuate
  • Seasonality
  • Limited corporate infrastructure

Ideal For

  • Lifestyle and island setups
  • US-adjacent remote setups
  • Short to mid-term bases

Not Ideal For

  • Corporate scaling
  • Very high convenience
  • Safety-sensitive users

Field Intelligence

  • Housing: Condado is popular but pricier. Santurce is more moderate.
  • Banking: US banking rules apply; KYC remains strict.
  • Bureaucracy: Prepare government workflows in San Juan with complete documentation.
  • Work: Plan work setup in San Juan with internet and location backups.
  • Expat friction: Plan for hurricane season; winter is optimal.
lastUpdated: 2026-01-12
dataVersion: 2026-01
confidence: medium

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lastUpdated: 2026-01-12, dataVersion: 2026-01.

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