Brazil Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: ANAC (Agencia Nacional de Aviacao Civil)
- Website: https://www.gov.br/anac
- Contact: +55 21 3501-5707 / +55 61 3314-4660 (workdays from 9 AM) / sobrevoo@anac.gov.br
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Private/GA flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time.
Non-scheduled flights require ANAC HOTRAN authorization, minimum 5 business days. DECEA AIS clearance also needed.
Covered by bilateral agreements via ANAC. Slots required at congested airports (GRU, CGH, SDU, BSB).
Overflight Permit
- Required: No
- Authority: ANAC / DECEA (Department of Airspace Control)
- Lead Time: Notification only (no advance time specified for overflight-only; 24 hours recommended)
- Validity: N/A (notification system is automatic)
- Fees: DECEA navigation charges
No formal overflight permit required. Foreign non-commercial aircraft must register an Overflight Notice through ANAC's computerized system. The system is automatic -- does not generate an authorization number; a confirmation email is sent without Agency interaction. A single technical landing is also covered by the overflight notification alone.
1. Register Overflight Notice through ANAC's computerized system at https://www.gov.br/anac/en/topics/air-services/overflight-landing-clearance 2. System is automatic -- confirmation email sent without Agency interaction 3. No authorization number is generated 4. File ICAO flight plan through DECEA 5. Settle DECEA navigation charges 6. Contact: sobrevoo@anac.gov.br or +55 21 3501-5707
Landing Permit
- Required: Conditional
- Authority: ANAC / DECEA
- Lead Time: 24 hours (AVANAC for multi-airport); Part 135 charter: allow 5+ business days
- Validity: Part 135 charter permits: 60 days (renewable every 60 days); AVANAC: per schedule
- Fees: Landing/parking fees per airport
Private single-airport (first landing at international airport): covered by overflight notification -- no AVANAC needed. For movement to a second airport within Brazil: AVANAC (ANAC Flight Authorization) required, submitted at least 24 hours before estimated landing. First landing must be at an international airport. AVANAC must be validated with Customs via TEAT (Termo de Entrada e Admissao Temporaria). Part 135 charter permits valid 60 days with renewal option.
1. First landing must be at an international airport in Brazil 2. For single-airport private flights: covered by overflight notification, no additional permit needed 3. For multi-airport movement (AVANAC): apply through ANAC system (https://sistemas.anac.gov.br/SACI/SIAVANAC/) at least 24 hours before estimated landing 4. Validate AVANAC with Customs via TEAT (Termo de Entrada e Admissao Temporaria) registration 5. For Part 135 charter: submit full documentation to ANAC; permit valid 60 days, renewable every 60 days if insurance and requirements remain current 6. Pay landing and parking fees at each airport 7. Contact: sobrevoo@anac.gov.br or +55 61 3314-4660
Cabotage
No (foreign aircraft may not pick up passengers within Brazil)
General Remarks
DECEA handles ATC and flight plan processing. ANAC handles permits/authorizations. AVANAC system for multi-airport movements; SISCONEV system also used. Part 135 permits renewable every 60 days. First landing must always be at an international airport.