Status: Brazil's largest city and financial center

Country visa requirement: Yes, for passengers who are U.S. citizens; however, not required for flight crews traveling aboard the aircraft, excluding cabin attendants (who must have visas).

Landing permit requirement: Yes

Sponsor letter required: No

Aircraft documents required: Airworthiness certificate, registration, insurance certificate with country coverage, noise certificate for aircraft manufactured prior to 1980. Note: Brazil requires original copies.

Any other requirements for visiting aircraft: No

Carbon trading requirement: Currently, no, but under consideration

ATC procedures: ICAO/Pans Ops

Any unique procedures: No

Altimetry: QNH