Originally Posted by captjns

Not really. With a few exceptions... a work/residence Visa will be required. In addition confirmation from the NAA of their current nationality will be required too. Those were the basics for me from Europe, Asia, Austral/Asia, Central American, to name a few. The process and procedures ranged, for me, from benign to something tantamount to a thorough security check. Further... be prepared to pay for the permits should your carrier of choice will not.

It was worth every effort for all adventures. Airplanes fly the same, no matter their locations. It was experience living in various countries and making life long friends.