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Pet Travel Requirements for Brazil

Pet Entry Requirements for Brazil

Step 1

Pet Microchip

Having your pet identified with a microchip is important when traveling internationally for several reasons. First, a microchip will tie your pet to its documentation when entering a foreign country. Second, if, for any reason, your pet is separated from you during travel, the chances of reuniting with your pet significantly increase if you register your information in a microchip database. Third, if your pet will be returning to its origination country, a microchip may be required. Relates:Countries that require a microchip Although not required, it is strongly recommended that your pet be identified with a microchip in accordance with the procedures in the country of origin. The most accepted form of identification is a 15-digitthat meets ISO (International Standards Organization) Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO Standard 11785. If microchipped, all documents should reflect the microchip number. You can provide athat will read your pet’s microchip. Your veterinarian, a veterinary hospital, or a trained nurse should implant the microchip. You should receive documentation on how to register it in the manufacturer’s or your government’s database.

Step 2

Vaccinations

All cats and dogs over three months of age must be vaccinated for rabies with an inactivated vaccine and wait at least 21 days after the primary vaccination before entering Brazil. Multi-year rabies vaccines are accepted but not recommended. When entering Brazil directly from a country that the World Organization of Animal Health classifies as rabies-free, your dog or cat does not require the rabies immunization, although rabies vaccination is recommended as Brazil is not a rabies-free country. The administering veterinarian should issue, sign, and stamp: a rabies certificate orgovernment-issued vaccination booklet orEU Pet Passport Note: Rabies titer test results or veterinary exemption letters are no substitute for proof of rabies vaccination.

Step 3

Rabies Titer (Serology) Test

A rabies titer test measures the level of rabies antibodies in your pet’s blood. It must be administered more than 30 days after the rabies vaccination. Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization (FAVN) tests are recommended, as they are accepted by every country that requires this test. A rabies titer test is not required for dogs and cats entering Brazil from any country; however, having acceptable titer test results in your pet’s passport is very helpful when clearing customs in any country. Samples should be processed at approved laboratories. You can speak with your veterinarian about administering this test.

Step 4

Parasite Treatments

Parasite treatments for internal and external parasites are required shortly prior to entering Brazil. Products should be approved in the country of origin. The administering veterinarian can record these treatments on the health certificate or issue a record of treatment. Pets should always be inspected for external parasites, such as fleas and ticks, prior to any international travel. Owners should travel with additional treatments due to availability of products in this country.

Step 5

Health Certificate

All countries worldwide require an original health certificate issued in the country of origin, including the following information: A licensed veterinarian in your country must complete theshortly prior to travel. After issuance, the governing authority responsible for the import and export of live animals in the origination country should endorse the forms, although it is not required. Endorsement may be required as a result of the export requirements of the origination country.

Step 6

Import Permit

An import permit is not required for pets entering Brazil with their owners. Commercial imports will require an import permit.

Complete all 6 steps to enter Brazil with your pet

Requirements may change. Always verify with official sources before travel.

Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Brazil?

There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Brazil if pet import regulations detailed here are met. If your pet does not conform to the regulations as stated below, it will be subject to quarantine if facilities are available, returned to the origination country, or euthanized. The importer will be responsible all costs involved.

What Additional Information Do I Need for Brazil?

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  • Other Vaccinations:

    Dogs should be vaccinated against distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, adenovirus, parainfluenza, and leptospirosis, depending on the disease status of your country. Cats should be vaccinated against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia, and feline leukemia. All vaccinations should be recorded on the international health certificate (step 5) at intervals required by the origination country.

  • Current Information:

    To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on wagsandwanders.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given country may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to: make arrangements to put your pet into quarantine at your expense orreturn your pet to the country of origin, oreuthanize your pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following Brazil pet import requirements.

  • Entering Brazil by Air:

    There are multiple international airports in Brazil where pets can enter the country, including Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Puerto Allegre. Pets can enter Brazil in the cabin as checked baggage or as air cargo, according toairline pet policies. The owner should be present at customs clearance. In all cases, pets must travel in a pet carrier or pet crate that is in accordance with the International Air Transport Association. Related:Is your pet’s crate IATA compliant? Importers should inform veterinary officials in advance, as they will need to be available to check your pet and its pet passport documentation after landing. All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the entry airport. If your dog or cat is not in apparent good health, further examination by a licensed veterinarian may be required at your expense.

  • Breeds Banned by Brazil:

    Brazil does not publish a list of banned breeds. Importers are responsible for their pet’s behavior.

  • What is a Pet Passport?:

    We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents that fulfill Brazil pet import requirements for dogs or cats entering this country.This term is not to be confused with an official EU Pet Passport issued in the European Union for EU-resident pets. Your pet’s passport to enter Brazil will include proof of current rabies vaccination, and an export health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination country.

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  • Find a Licensed Veterinarian:

    Before beginning any pet export procedure, make sure your veterinarian is approved by the governing veterinarian authority in your pet’s country of origin. Your veterinarian should work for or is licensed by the agency of the government that is responsible for the movement of live animals.

  • Brazil Pet Import Requirements:

    All steps required to conform to Brazil pet import requirements must be completed in the origination country. Complete steps 1-6 in the order given.

  • Importing Other Animals to Brazil:

    To bring other species of pet animals other than dogs or cats to Brazil (turtle, rabbit, iguana, parrot, fish, guinea pig, ferret, etc.), it is necessary to obtain a MAPA Import Authorization and meet the health requirements Vary according to the country of origin. To inquire about these requirements, The owner of the animal should seek the Federal Superintendence of Agriculture located in the 27 states of the country.

  • Quarantine for Pets Entering Brazil:

    There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Brazil if pet import regulations detailed here are met. If your pet does not conform to the regulations as stated below, it will be subject to quarantine if facilities are available, returned to the origination country, or euthanized. The importer will be responsible all costs involved.

  • Importing Puppies and Kittens to Brazil:

    Puppies and kittens that are not yet 3 months old should not be vaccinated for rabies; they may enter Brazil unvaccinated as long as they do not originate in an area that is high-rabies or has had a rabies incident in the previous 90 days.

  • Need More Pet Import Requirements for Brazil?:

    Visit Wags and WandersStore.com for step-by-step detailed instructions on regulations, permits, layovers, costs, tests and pet import regulations for Brazil at minimal cost.Our information is current, verified and tailored to your pet’s itinerary.

  • Animals Eligible for These Pet Import Requirements:

    These rules apply to the transport of domestic dogs and cats including assistance and service animals. Unless 5th generation removed from the pedigree, wolf hybrids, Savannah and Bengal cats cannot be imported under these regulations. Owners of other types of pets (amphibia, reptiles, birds, rabbits, rodents) covered by these regulations should refer to IMPORTING OTHER PET ANIMALS TO BRAZIL below.

  • Have Questions About Importing Your Pet to Brazil?:

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  • 10 responses to “Brazil Pet Import Requirements”:

    Priscilla Dekker[January 8, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/brazil-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-20)Is it required when moving from Canada to Brazil to have the Pet Health Certificate for Brazil endorsed by the governing authority responsible for import and export? Does it need to be endorsed by government or just the veterinary enough?[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-261)](#comment-258)](#comment-256)](#comment-246)](#comment-239)](#comment-230)](#comment-227)](#comment-21)](#comment-20)[[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)[January 8, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/brazil-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-20)Priscilla – it is required that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in Canada requires endorsement of the health certificate for Brazil. A private veterinarian should issue the health certificate, then it should be submitted to the CFIA for endorsement.[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-261)](#comment-258)](#comment-256)](#comment-246)](#comment-239)](#comment-230)](#comment-227)](#comment-21)](#comment-20)Sam Proctor[February 6, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/brazil-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-227)Hi I have a question.I am thinking of traveling from UK to Belo Horizante Brazil via Portugal.I want to break up the journey by flying from London UK to Lisbon Portugal and staying at least one day in Portugal before flying to Brazil.Would I need to get another health certificate or do any kind of administration in Portugal before flying on to Brazil?[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-261)](#comment-258)](#comment-256)](#comment-246)](#comment-239)](#comment-230)](#comment-227)](#comment-21)](#comment-20)[[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)[February 6, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/brazil-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-227)Sam – your export health certificate (EHC) to enter Brazil must not expire before entering Brazil. Your pet will need a Transit Animal Health Certificate issued by an Official Veterinarian in the UK to transit Portugal, whether you stay in the country for a day or just transit on the same airline. We believe that your veterinarian will issue both health certificates (Portugal AHC and Brazil EHC) if your stay in Portugal is less than 24 hours and the second leg of your trip is on the same itinerary as the first leg, but you will need to verify that with your OV as we cannot confirm. Know also that if you are returning to the UK from Brazil, then a rabies titer test will be required to transit Portugal or enter the UK. You should have this test done before leaving the UK.[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-261)](#comment-258)](#comment-256)](#comment-246)](#comment-239)](#comment-230)](#comment-227)](#comment-21)](#comment-20)Rodrigo[[February 10, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/brazil-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-246)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/brazil-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-239)Hi [[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)I’m also taking my pet to Brazil like Sam so thank you for that response as it helped me as well.I just want to ask if I have to inform the Brazilian authorities I’m bringing a dog with me?The OV has asked that twice and I don’t know why I would have to.The rabies has already been administered and just waiting for the remaining treatment before we leave.Everything is as planned apart from that question.Many thanks[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-261)](#comment-258)](#comment-256)](#comment-246)](#comment-239)](#comment-230)](#comment-227)](#comment-21)](#comment-20)[[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)[[February 10, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/brazil-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-246)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/brazil-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-239)Rodrigo – customs offices in Rio and São Paulo are open 24 hours; however, it is always wise to contact customs at the arrival airport to notify them that you are importing a pet so they can have a veterinary inspector available. Consulate notification is not required.[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-261)](#comment-258)](#comment-256)](#comment-246)](#comment-239)](#comment-230)](#comment-227)](#comment-21)](#comment-20)Rodrigo Ferreira[[February 10, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/brazil-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-246)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/brazil-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-239)Hi [[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com),Many thanks for the prompt response.I forgot to add that he’ll be travelling with us in Cabin not in the Cargo.Do you think I still need to contact Brazilian Customs for that matter?Really appreciate your input in thisRod[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-261)](#comment-258)](#comment-256)](#comment-246)](#comment-239)](#comment-230)](#comment-227)](#comment-21)](#comment-20)[[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)[[February 11, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/brazil-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-261)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/brazil-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-258)Rodrigo – it never hurts but not required.[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-261)](#comment-258)](#comment-256)](#comment-246)](#comment-239)](#comment-230)](#comment-227)](#comment-21)](#comment-20)Aisling[[February 11, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/brazil-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-261)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/brazil-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-258)Is bravecto an approved topical treatment for the external parasites?[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-261)](#comment-258)](#comment-256)](#comment-246)](#comment-239)](#comment-230)](#comment-227)](#comment-21)](#comment-20)[[[[Susan](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)](https://wagsandwanders.com)[[February 11, 2025](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/brazil-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-261)](https://www.wagsandwanders.com/information/pet-passports/brazil-pet-import-requirements/comment-page-1/#comment-258)Aisling – if you are traveling internationally, your veterinarian must administer a broad spectrum external and internal parasite treatment with products containing Fipronil (topical application) or an equivalent product like Fluralaner (oral application). Depending on the destination country, the topical application is the most recognizable but we do not see instances where the application must be topical. Your veterinarian will enter all information about the product ingredients on the health certificate.[[[[[[[[[Reply](#comment-261)](#comment-258)](#comment-256)](#comment-246)](#comment-239)](#comment-230)](#comment-227)](#comment-21)](#comment-20)

  • Here’s what is included in the Brazil pet passport package::

    Detailed instructions on importing your dog, cat or ferret to Brazil from any country available in six languagesRequired Vaccinations and IntervalsISO 11784/11785 Compliant Microchip InformationParasite TreatmentsIATA Carrier and Crate RequirementsLayover Considerations & Requirements for Airline Pet TravelResponsibilities of a Pet TransporterFREE unlimited email supportboth for you and your veterinarian, should either of you have any questions Also included at no additional cost: Veterinary Health Certificate for Brazil (US/Canada)Airline Health CertificateInoculation Record

  • Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES):

    The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) prohibits the trade of some species of animals, including pets. This is important if you have a pet that isn’t a dog or cat, and it’s crucial if it’s a turtle or a parrot. If so, you will have to submit additional permit applications. Over 180 nations participate in and enforce CITES rules and protections. Related:Search the CITES databaseorSearch the Species+ database Related:Read more about CITES

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Traveler Tips & Experiences

Emily Parker

Emily Parker

February 12, 2025

24

I visited Brazil last year with my French Bulldog and found the process straightforward and well-documented.

Michael Chen

Michael Chen

January 3, 2025

18

Air travel to Brazil was a breeze and my cat had no issues. Highly recommend booking early!

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