GRU inter-terminal transfer need a visa? Help!
Feb 5, 2008 | 10:57 am
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GRU inter-terminal transfer need a visa? Help!
I am flying from SJO to ASU via Panama City and Sao Paulo. My flight into Sao Paulo is on Copa, and my flight to Asuncion is on TAM. I confirmed that they have an agreement that allows luggage to be through checked to Asuncion. However, the airlines are located in two separate terminals at GRU. I have read a lot of people mentioning that if you stay in the transfer lounge and avoid immigrations, you should be fine. But are you able to get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 from the transfer lounge?? I realize that the second I step outside of the terminal, all is lost. Is my Paraguayan visa and onward ticket enough to get me through unscathed?
Feb 6, 2008 | 12:24 pm
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I have a US passport, so yes, if I went through immigrations I would need a visa. Reciprocity! If I am able to walk between the terminals behind security, then I'm good to go.