Where is an EASA PPL valid outside of Europe?

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I am considering obtaining an EASA PPL in the U.K. I would like to know where exactly in the world the license is recognized with little to no additional paperwork/training outside of Europe. Specifically I would like to know what is needed to fly in the Caribbean, Colombia or Chile with this license.

I am a complete aviation beginner so apologies if this is a silly question.

It might also depend on where the aircraft you intend to fly is registered. — Jan Hudec, May 12 '16 at 14:40
In general: What is required for a pilot to fly in another country? Also related: May I fly an aircraft registered in an EASA member with an EASA licence (NOT same country as airplane) outside Europe? — fooot, May 12 '16 at 14:40
This is probably related; at least in the Caribbean many GA aircraft are US-registered — Pondlife, May 12 '16 at 16:21

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 17 '16 at 14:13

Yes, the EASA PPL is valid worldwide, but you must check the local laws prior to fly, for example, here in Brazil to fly a Brazilian registrated airplane (PT-***) you shoud have an ANAC PPL license, but if you are flying to Brazil in an UK based Aircraft( reg. G-****), you can fly it with your EASA PPL.

If you intent to Fly a Non-European aircraft for a long period in a same country, you should validate your EASA license within the local Aviation Authority, that ensures that you get the same level of license as you have from EASA.

Where is an EASA PPL valid outside of Europe?

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