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Flying to Brazil with a pet

Reference notes dated: May 2026 · Official authority: Brazil MAPA — Animal import requirements

Calm golden retriever sitting beside a soft pet travel carrier near a sunny window

Entry requirements at a glance

Microchip
Not required
Rabies vaccine
Required. At least 30 days before travel and no more than 12 months before arrival.
Health certificate
USDA APHIS-endorsed health certificate. Brazil's MAPA (Ministry of Agriculture) has specific requirements and may require a Brazilian Zoosanitary Certificate.
Rabies titer test
Not required.
Quarantine on arrival
None if all requirements are met.

Step-by-step process notes

Brazil requires the USDA health certificate and may additionally require a Brazilian zoosanitary certificate. Pets must enter via designated ports (São Paulo/Guarulhos is the main one). A phytosanitary inspection occurs at entry. Documentation should be in Portuguese or accompanied by a certified translation. Requirements have changed over time — verify with MAPA before travel.

Confirm with the official authority

This page summarizes Brazil's pet-import requirements as of May 2026. Pet-import rules change. Always verify with the official government authority before travel.

Brazil MAPA — Animal import requirements

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