AboutNancy Torres Expertise I can answer questions about places to stay in Puerto Rico. As I live and work here, I can also help people with their questions on what to do, where to go, local transportation, government offices, working/studying/vacationing in the island. I speak and write Spanish and English.
Experience I currently live in Old San Juan and enjoy museums, hotels, social and cultural events, restaurants and sightseing.
Education/Credentials BBA University of Puerto Rico, Minor in English
Awards and Honors Magna Cum Laude, University of Puerto Rico
Expert: Nancy Torres Date: 4/30/2008 Subject: Temporary Car Import
Question I will be working in Puerto Rico for about a year,and returning to California. I would like to bring my car; Can I obtain a temporary importation permit? Or does the import tax apply to all vehicles entering the island ?
Answer Hola, Gabriel.
Although your question should be answered by the Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas here, which is the one in charge of issuing permits, licenses, etc; I could almost assure you that there is nothing called "temporary importation permit". I think that, no matter for how long you will have your car in the Island, the procedure would be the same. I must also tell you that the procedure is long and tedious. :(
Check the following link for more specific information on this issue: http://www.topuertorico.org/tinfo.shtml
Go down until you find "Moving to Puerto Rico". In addition to the information, you will find telephone numbers to contact the agencies directly.
I have a client that came to Puerto Rico for three months. Instead of renting a car, he decided to buy a used one. He paid $5k for it, and when he left he sold it at the same price. So, he didn't really spent a cent and he had transportation for the months he spent in the Island. Perhaps that could be an option for you.
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Saludos desde Puerto Rico,:)
Nancy
