GRU MR Turnaround
Mar 26, 2015, 8:39 am
#16
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May 19, 2015, 11:25 am
#18
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Is 1:15 minutes enough to transfer from an arriving MIA flight to a LAX departing flight in GRU. Doing a turn around. Current AA fares are sub $450.
Thanks
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May 19, 2015, 1:01 pm
#19
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Brazilian Consulate website says that visa is NOT required if only transiting Brazil and not exiting the airport international area.
http://cgbeirute.itamaraty.gov.br/en...ansit_visa.xml
The transit visa (VITRA) shall be granted to an alien that needs to transit through the Brazilian territory in order to reach the country of destination. The transit visa is not required by foreign citizens that only have to make stops or connections in Brazil, provided they remain in the international transit area of the port or airport in Brazil.
May 21, 2015, 7:13 pm
#20
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Jun 21, 2015, 12:54 pm
#21
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No Brazil Visa For GRU Transit
[QUOTE=xSTRIKEx6864;24839742]Brazilian Consulate website says that visa is NOT required if only transiting Brazil and not exiting the airport international area.
In doing a GRU MR - I was told by AA I had to have a visa, but in an email query to the LA Consulate they said no. So I had a copy of that at checkin [my return was in the same record] and the agent also noted:
"ALSO VERIFIED IN TIMATIC PSGRS TRANSITING
THRU GIG OR GRU WITH ONWARD TKT DO NOT NEED VISA"
TIMATIC apparently being the system AA uses to check on documents needed for transit passengers.
When I got off the plane, I just went to the connecting passenger sign, which was a [empty] security check, then up one flight to the departing gate and lounge area.
In doing a GRU MR - I was told by AA I had to have a visa, but in an email query to the LA Consulate they said no. So I had a copy of that at checkin [my return was in the same record] and the agent also noted:
"ALSO VERIFIED IN TIMATIC PSGRS TRANSITING
THRU GIG OR GRU WITH ONWARD TKT DO NOT NEED VISA"
TIMATIC apparently being the system AA uses to check on documents needed for transit passengers.
When I got off the plane, I just went to the connecting passenger sign, which was a [empty] security check, then up one flight to the departing gate and lounge area.
Jun 22, 2015, 8:59 am
#22
Join Date: Aug 2012
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[QUOTE=beyond;25005072]
Wow did that actually work for you? Given how incompetent, lazy, and uninformed 99% of AA's agents are, that's is somewhat miraculous. Good on you for making it happen and having the documentation on you. GRU is a hell of a MR these days given the insane fares.
Brazilian Consulate website says that visa is NOT required if only transiting Brazil and not exiting the airport international area.
In doing a GRU MR - I was told by AA I had to have a visa, but in an email query to the LA Consulate they said no. So I had a copy of that at checkin [my return was in the same record] and the agent also noted:
"ALSO VERIFIED IN TIMATIC PSGRS TRANSITING
THRU GIG OR GRU WITH ONWARD TKT DO NOT NEED VISA"
TIMATIC apparently being the system AA uses to check on documents needed for transit passengers.
When I got off the plane, I just went to the connecting passenger sign, which was a [empty] security check, then up one flight to the departing gate and lounge area.
In doing a GRU MR - I was told by AA I had to have a visa, but in an email query to the LA Consulate they said no. So I had a copy of that at checkin [my return was in the same record] and the agent also noted:
"ALSO VERIFIED IN TIMATIC PSGRS TRANSITING
THRU GIG OR GRU WITH ONWARD TKT DO NOT NEED VISA"
TIMATIC apparently being the system AA uses to check on documents needed for transit passengers.
When I got off the plane, I just went to the connecting passenger sign, which was a [empty] security check, then up one flight to the departing gate and lounge area.
Jun 22, 2015, 10:01 am
#23
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[QUOTE=beyond;25005072]
I think "transiting" is generally taken to mean continuing to a another city, not returning from where you came. I'm surprised they let you on the plane at LAX. I think you got lucky.
Brazilian Consulate website says that visa is NOT required if only transiting Brazil and not exiting the airport international area.
In doing a GRU MR - I was told by AA I had to have a visa, but in an email query to the LA Consulate they said no. So I had a copy of that at checkin [my return was in the same record] and the agent also noted:
"ALSO VERIFIED IN TIMATIC PSGRS TRANSITING
THRU GIG OR GRU WITH ONWARD TKT DO NOT NEED VISA"
TIMATIC apparently being the system AA uses to check on documents needed for transit passengers.
When I got off the plane, I just went to the connecting passenger sign, which was a [empty] security check, then up one flight to the departing gate and lounge area.
In doing a GRU MR - I was told by AA I had to have a visa, but in an email query to the LA Consulate they said no. So I had a copy of that at checkin [my return was in the same record] and the agent also noted:
"ALSO VERIFIED IN TIMATIC PSGRS TRANSITING
THRU GIG OR GRU WITH ONWARD TKT DO NOT NEED VISA"
TIMATIC apparently being the system AA uses to check on documents needed for transit passengers.
When I got off the plane, I just went to the connecting passenger sign, which was a [empty] security check, then up one flight to the departing gate and lounge area.
Jun 22, 2015, 10:12 am
#24
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Well I dont think they're right, my cousing bought ticket GIG-ATL/JFK-CDG to fly with Delta. He was denied boarding/check-in Once him dont have USA Visa - he ask the US embassy in Rio and they said you will be just in transit on International Area - isnt required visa for this propose... He have to pay about 400USD to change to AirFrance in the end the Promo ticket costs almost the fullfare.
Jun 23, 2015, 3:46 am
#25
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[QUOTE=XLR26;25009023]I agree. The Timatic definition of transit also says that TWOV rules only apply when connecting to a third country. USA - GRU - USA is definitely not in scope.
Sep 4, 2015, 8:28 am
#26
Join Date: Jul 2015
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GRU Visa Update
Doing an MR this weekend, and used TDS (Traveldocs.com). Got involved with the Brazilian Consulate (yeah, in-person interview), who told me I DID need a Visa, even though I wasn't leaving the airport. This after showing them printouts of this thread, and having to explain a mileage run to them!
The Consulate representative told me the interpretation of the rules changes frequently, and that being conservative is the best approach. So, make your choice and cross your fingers. For my part, I got the Visa.....
The Consulate representative told me the interpretation of the rules changes frequently, and that being conservative is the best approach. So, make your choice and cross your fingers. For my part, I got the Visa.....
Oct 16, 2015, 10:59 pm
#28
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I am planning on a GRU MR for Nov (already have BR visa).
Should I be expecting a grilling from BR immigration for 12hr stay? Basically overnite stay and then back at airport next morning.
Should I be expecting a grilling from BR immigration for 12hr stay? Basically overnite stay and then back at airport next morning.
Oct 16, 2015, 11:12 pm
#29
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The check of Brazil Visa is dependent on where you are coming from. I have traveled between Brazil and Asia with US connection (i.e., DFW, LAX). This is the second time that my boarding passes for GRU were issued without checking if I have a current visa. The only possible reason for this is the lack of awareness of check-in agents of CX and AA in Asia. However, AA check-in agents in the US would always check of this travel requirement.