🇧🇷 Brazil (BR)

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Cabin, Hold, or Cargo Allowed

Brazil Pet Import Requirements & Timeline Calculator (2026)

Planning pet travel to Brazil requires strict compliance with Ministério da Agricultura e Pecuária (MAPA) biosecurity protocols. Whether you are arranging dog shipping to Brazil, cat relocation to Brazil, or accompanied pet transport, you must secure the Certificado Veterinário Internacional (CVI), respect the 21-day rabies immunity window, and administer parasite treatments within 15 days of departure.

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MAPA Veterinary Guidelines for Dog & Cat Relocation to Brazil

The Brazilian government regulates all inbound dog relocation to Brazil and cat travel to Brazil through MAPA's Vigiagro service at federal international airports (Guarulhos GRU, Galeão GIG, and Brasília BSB). Unlike the European Union or Australia, Brazil does not mandate a rabies antibody titer (FAVN) test or post-entry quarantine for pets arriving from non-rabies-free nations, provided your paperwork strictly adheres to MAPA standards.

CVI (Certificado Veterinário Internacional)

All pets must travel with an official CVI issued or endorsed by the competent veterinary authority of the exporting country (e.g., USDA APHIS in the United States, CFIA in Canada, or DEFRA in the UK). The CVI is valid for 60 calendar days from the date of government endorsement for entry into Brazil.

Rabies Vaccination Timing

Dogs and cats 90 days of age or older must possess proof of an inactivated rabies vaccination. Primary vaccinations must be administered at least 21 days prior to your flight departure. If your pet has received regular annual or triennial booster shots within their validity window, the 21-day waiting period is waived.

15-Day Parasite Treatment Window

Within 15 days before flight departure, an accredited veterinarian must treat your pet for broad-spectrum internal parasites (nematodes and cestodes) and external parasites (fleas and ticks), documenting the active ingredient, manufacturer brand, and application date on the health certificate.

ISO 11784/11785 Microchip Standard

While Brazil accepts standard legible microchips, an ISO 11784/11785 compliant 15-digit microchip is strongly advised for international pet shipping to Brazil to ensure seamless customs clearance upon arrival.

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Official Brazil Pet Import Rules at a Glance

Summary of MAPA Vigiagro entry rules for accompanied dogs and cats.

Import Biosecurity Authority	MAPA Vigiagro
Outbound Export Authority	MAPA Vigiagro (CVI)
ISO Microchip Standard	ISO 11784/11785 15-digit (recommended; mandatory for return to EU/US) (must be implanted on or before rabies vaccination)
Primary Rabies Vaccine Wait	Minimum 21 days before arrival
Rabies Blood Titer Test (FAVN / RNATT)	Not required when arriving with a valid rabies vaccination administered on or after ISO microchipping (21-day primary wait).
Dog Tapeworm (Echinococcus) Treatment	Required for dogs: Praziquantel administered strictly 24–360 hours before landing
Health Certificate & Endorsement Window	CZI (Certificado Veterinário Internacional - Brazil) — endorsed within 10 days before departure
Advance Import Permit	Not required for standard accompanied non-commercial pets
Permitted Aircraft Arrival Mode	Passenger Cabin, Checked Excess Baggage (AVIH), or Manifest Cargo
Post-Arrival Quarantine	0 days (immediate clearance when all pre-arrival rules are met)

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Active Itinerary: French Bulldog (USA → Brazil)

Quarantine Risk

72/100

High Compliance & Embargo Risk

Departure Countdown

75Days

Earliest Vet Start: Jan 1, 2027

Airline Policy

Delta Air Lines

Breed Embargoed (Snub-Nosed Ban)

Biosecurity & Timeline Verdict • FEASIBILITY WARNING

Min: 22d • Ideal: 36d

FEASIBILITY WARNING: Veterinary Timeline Valid (75 Days), But Airline/Breed Restricted

You have sufficient calendar time (75 days vs. 22 days minimum), but Delta Air Lines restricts French Bulldog (10.5 kg) on USA -> Brazil. Switch airlines or entry ports to avoid check-in rejection.

Brachycephalic (Snub-Nosed) Breed Alert: French Bulldog

Snub-Nosed Flag

French Bulldog is classified as a Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breed prone to Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) under cargo stress and heat. Delta Air Lines enforces a strict cargo/hold embargo on French Bulldogs.

💡 Because French Bulldog exceeds Delta Air Lines's 9 kg cabin cap, standard airline holds are closed; consider private pet charter or IPATA BOAS-certified ground/sea routing.

Breed Embargoed: Delta Air Lines Bans French Bulldog in Cargo/Hold

IATA Series 200/300 Oversized (+1 size BOAS rule)

At 10.5 kg, your French Bulldog exceeds Delta Air Lines's 9 kg cabin limit, and Delta Air Lines (Delta Cargo Variation Live) enforces a strict Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) embargo in all cargo holds due to respiratory risk.

🌡️ Seasonal Temperature Advisory (January): Cargo embargo when forecasted ground temperature is above 27°C (80°F) or below 7°C (45°F) without acclimation certificate.

Step-by-Step Vet & Travel Schedule

Target Flight: Jan 23, 2027

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Step 1: ISO 11784/11785 15-Digit Microchip Implantation & Scan Check

T-22 Days Minimum

📅 On or before Fri, Jan 1, 2027

Implant or scan-verify a non-encrypted ISO 11784/11785 15-digit (recommended; mandatory for return to EU/US). Any rabies vaccination administered BEFORE the microchip implantation date is legally invalid for Brazil.

⚠️ Ensure the exact 15-digit barcode sticker is affixed to all vaccination and health certificates.

Step 2: Inactivated / Recombinant Rabies Vaccination (Post-Microchip)

T-21 Days Cutoff

📅 No later than Sat, Jan 2, 2027

Administer WHO/WOAH-approved inactivated or recombinant rabies vaccine (pet must be >= 12 weeks old). Triggers 21-day primary immunity wait required by MAPA Vigiagro.

⚠️ Record vaccine manufacturer, product name, batch/lot number, administration date, and valid-until date.

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Step 3: MAPA Vigiagro Pre-Clearance & Delta Air Lines Space Reservation

T-21 Days Pre-Clearance

⏱️ Submit between Dec 26 09:00 and Jan 13, 2027 17:00

Submit advance import notification/permit and lock Delta Air Lines live-animal quota (IATA Series 200/300 Oversized (+1 size BOAS rule)).

📌 Keep confirmation/Airway Bill (AWB) or PNR pet SSR code printed for veterinary endorsement.

Step 4: Government Health Certificate Endorsement (USDA APHIS (VEHCS))

T-10 to T-2 Days

⏱️ Opens Jan 13 at 08:00 -> Strict Endorsement Cutoff Jan 21, 2027 at 16:00

Accredited vet completes clinical examination and issues "CZI (Certificado Veterinário Internacional - Brazil)", followed by official government counter-signature & embossed seal from USDA APHIS (VEHCS) strictly within 10 days of departure.

📌 Submit electronically (e.g., USDA VEHCS) or overnight courier with prepaid return label at least 72 hours before departure.

Step 5: Echinococcus (Tapeworm) Praziquantel Treatment — Exact 24–360h Window

-360h to -24h Pre-Arrival

⏱️ EARLIEST: Fri, Jan 8, 2027 at 21:00 -> LATEST: Fri, Jan 22, 2027 at 21:00 (Based on Jan 23 21:00 arrival)

Administer Praziquantel (or Epsiprantel) approved against Echinococcus multilocularis strictly between 360 hours and 24 hours before scheduled landing in Brazil.

📌 ZERO-TOLERANCE RULE: If administered even 15 minutes outside the 24–360h window—or if the vet omits the exact HH:mm 24-hour time—your dog faces immediate UK/EU border hold.

Step 6: Airport Check-In Counter & Brazil Border Inspection

Departure Day (T-3h)

⏱️ Tender at Jan 23 at 11:00 (3h pre-flight) -> Customs Clearance ~Jan 23 at 21:00

CZI must be endorsed by origin government veterinary authority within 10 days of departure (60 days validity once issued for MERCOSUR/select).

📌 Attach copies of all endorsed certificates in a waterproof Ziploc pouch taped to top of crate (keep signed originals in carry-on if flying passenger cabin).

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International Biosecurity & Quarantine Protocol

OFFICIAL VETERINARY EXPORT COMPLIANCE DOSSIER

REF NO: PC-US-BR-2026-8841 • STANDARD: WOAH / EU REG 577/2013 / IATA LAR

Route OriginUnited States (US)

DestinationBrazil (BR)

Operating CarrierDelta Air Lines

Subject AnimalBarnaby (French Bulldog, Canine, 10.5 kg)

Section 1: 15-Digit ISO 11784/11785 Microchip Verification Matrix

Mandatory First Step

Transponder must be scanned prior to any vaccination, treatment, or clinical sign-off. Enter 15 numerical digits exactly as read by ISO 11784/11785 standard scanner:

(15 Numeric Digits)

Microchip Implant / Scan Date:

2024-03-15 [VERIFIED PRE-RABIES]

Scanner Standard:

ISO 11784/11785 FDX-B (134.2 kHz)

Anatomical Implant Site:

Left Subcutaneous Prescapular

Section 2: Rabies Vaccination & Neutralizing Antibody Titer (FAVN) Protocol

OIE / WOAH Reference Lab

Rabies vaccination and antibody titer protocol schedule
Immunization / Lab Test	Manufacturer / Batch / Lot #	Admin / Draw Date	Result / Certified Wait Window	Attending Vet / Lab Seal
Primary Inactivated Rabies Vaccine	Defensor 3 (Lot #7821-B)	2024-03-15	Valid 3 Years (Immunity Passed)	Dr. Sarah Jenkins, DVM [Seal ✓]
Rabies Neutralizing Antibody Titer (FAVN)	KSU Rabies Lab (Kansas)	Certified Blood Draw	Titer ≥ 0.50 IU/mL (1.84 IU/mL PASS)	WOAH Certified Lab Stamp Block

Certified Wait Window Rule: Must fulfill minimum 21 days post-vaccination immunity wait and any mandated 90-day / 180-day titer quarantine waiting window before arrival.

Section 3: Precision 24h–120h Tapeworm (Praziquantel) Administration Log

Strict Hour Window

Required for entry into the United Kingdom, Ireland, Finland, Malta, or Norway. Must be administered by an accredited veterinarian strictly between 120 hours (5 days) and 24 hours (1 day) prior to scheduled landing time:

Treatment Date:

2026-05-12

Administration Time (24h HH:mm):

(24-Hour Military Time)

Approved Active Ingredient:

Praziquantel (≥ 5 mg/kg) / Epsiprantel

Product Trade Name & Manufacturer:

Drontal Plus Flavor Tabs (Vetoquinol / Elanco)

Dosage Administered: 50 mg tablet

Administering Veterinarian Attestation:

“I administered the approved anti-echinococcus agent in accordance with manufacturer specifications.”

Sign: ___________________ Stamp: [VET PRACTICE]

Section 4: Accredited Veterinarian Clinical Exam & Official Government Endorsement

Final Border Sign-Off

Part A: Accredited Vet Health Examination

I, the undersigned licensed veterinarian accredited by USDA APHIS (VEHCS), certify that within 10 days of departure I examined the animal described herein and found it to be free of clinical signs of infectious disease and fit to travel.

Exam Date:2026-05-12

Accreditation No:US-VET-948201

Vet Signature: _________________________

Part B: Government Endorsement

USDA APHIS (VEHCS)

Endorsement by the Competent Veterinary Authority (USDA APHIS, DEFRA APHA, CFIA, or MOCCAE) verifying compliance with importing authority MAPA Vigiagro.

VMO Signature:Dr. M. Kensington, VMOCert # PC-APHIS-2026-GB

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Port-of-Entry Inspection

Arriving in Brazil: Airport & Customs Checklist

CZI must be endorsed by origin government veterinary authority within 10 days of departure (60 days validity once issued for MERCOSUR/select).
Broad-spectrum internal & external antiparasitic treatment required within 15 days before departure; clinical exam within 5–10 days.

Frequently Asked Questions: Bringing a Pet to Brazil

What are the official MAPA requirements for dog relocation to Brazil and dog shipping?

Dog relocation to Brazil requires: (1) An official Certificado Veterinário Internacional (CVI) signed by your export government authority (e.g. USDA APHIS); (2) A valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before arrival for primary doses; (3) Internal and external parasite treatments administered by a licensed vet within 15 days before boarding; and (4) Clinical examination within 10 days of travel confirming the animal is free of infectious diseases.

What documentation is mandatory for cat travel and cat relocation to Brazil?

For cat travel to Brazil, MAPA requires an endorsed CVI health certificate, proof of rabies vaccination (for cats over 3 months old, administered at least 21 days prior if primary), and verified veterinary treatments for internal and external parasites completed within 15 days of departure. Vaccination against feline panleukopenia, viral rhinotracheitis, and calicivirus (FVRCP) is strongly recommended.

Does Brazil require a rabies titer test or quarantine for pet transport to Brazil?

No — Brazil does not require a rabies antibody titer (FAVN/RNATT) test for incoming dogs and cats, nor does MAPA impose a mandatory post-arrival quarantine for domestic pets meeting all pre-flight CVI criteria. Pets clear customs directly at Brazilian international airports.

What is the best timeline to organize dog travel to Brazil or pet shipping to Brazil?

Start at least 45 to 60 days before travel: verify rabies vaccine status (ensuring at least 21 days post-vaccine), arrange crate acclimation according to IATA Live Animal Regulations, schedule the veterinary parasite treatments within 15 days before departure, and submit your CVI to your national authority (such as USDA VEHCS) for endorsement within 10 to 60 days of your flight.

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