Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens by birth. Those born in Puerto Rico automatically receive U.S. citizenship as Puerto Rico is an unincorporated U.S. territory. However, while they are U.S. citizens, they do not have all the same rights as citizens living in the states, such as the right to vote in U.S. presidential elections. Puerto Ricans can vote in local elections but not in federal presidential elections. They are eligible for U.S. passports and have many of the same rights and privileges as other U.S. citizens, but some aspects of their citizenship are limited due to Puerto Rico's territorial status.
