Documents, Visas & Permits
FAQ on documents for private flights: passports, visas, manifests, and special permits.
Passengers need a valid passport and a visa if required by the destination country. A passenger manifest is also submitted.
No, visa requirements are the same as for commercial airline travel.
In most cases, crew use crew visas or are visa-exempt under international agreements.
The operator prepares the manifest containing personal details of all passengers.
Full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, and expiry date are required.
Yes, if a visa-free regime applies or a visa on arrival is available.
An overflight permit is authorization to fly through another country’s airspace.
The operator or broker handles all required flight permits.
Processing may take from a few hours to several days depending on the route.
Yes, permits may be denied due to political issues, sanctions, or aviation authority restrictions.