Pet Shipping from the USA to Brazil
Brazil welcomes pets from the United States through a clear, document-based process. Brazil does not require an advance import permit for dogs and cats. Your pet travels on an International Veterinary Certificate, completed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian and endorsed by USDA APHIS, with a rabies vaccination given at least twenty-one days before departure. There is no quarantine when the paperwork is in order. Pet Travel Advisors coordinates the vet appointments, the APHIS endorsement, and the crate and routing so your pet’s journey stays organized and compliant.
Every Pet Travels
Differently
Different destinations, different routes, different challenges.
Because timelines, airline rules, and Brazil’s entry requirements all affect each other, we build a plan that fits your pet and your move date.
Destination-Focused Planning
We use Brazil's official MAPA import rules as the baseline, then turn them into a simple checklist and timeline you can follow.
Smart Routing and Logistics
We help choose practical routes, travel windows, and handoff procedures so your pet’s trip is safer and more predictable.
Personalized Support
Pet Travel Advisors assigns a move coordinator who keeps you updated and checks details before travel so nothing important is missed.
Pet Shipping from the USA to Brazil
Moving a pet to Brazil is a document-based process overseen by the Ministry of Agriculture and inspected by VIGIAGRO on arrival. The veterinary examination has to happen within ten days of the certificate being signed, so we sequence the steps carefully. If you would like a simple overview of international moves first, start here. Bringing a pet the other way, into the United States? See our US import guide.
- confirm what applies to your pet and route
- map out a realistic timeline
- coordinate vet steps and paperwork
- support crate readiness and routing
confirm what applies to your pet and route
How Pet Shipping from the USA to Brazil Works
To keep everything clear, we break the process into steps:
Verify requirements and timing
We confirm what rules apply based on your pet and travel details.
Build your plan and timeline
We map out what happens when, so steps are completed in the right order.
Coordinate vet preparation
We help keep appointments and timing aligned with what’s required.
Review documents for consistency
We check the details that cause delays (microchip digits, dates, names, signatures).
Confirm crate readiness and routing
We help align crate setup and routing with airline handling expectations.
Travel and arrival processing
We guide you on travel-day handoff and what to expect on arrival.
We keep your checklist aligned with the official rules. For the US export side, we follow USDA APHIS guidance for US to Brazil travel. For the Brazil entry rules, we follow the Ministry of Agriculture and VIGIAGRO guidance.
Approved Routes and Entry into Brazil
Pets travel to Brazil as manifest cargo, or in cabin where an airline allows it, and are inspected by VIGIAGRO, the agricultural surveillance service, on arrival. The veterinary examination has to happen within ten days of the certificate being signed, so we sequence those carefully.
- routing options can change based on airline availability and season
- we confirm the best practical route before booking
- we make sure your plan matches what’s expected at intake
Entry Requirements and Documentation for Brazil
Import Eligibility for Pets
There is no quarantine for pets entering Brazil from the United States when every requirement is met. Pets are checked on arrival by VIGIAGRO against their permit, microchip, and paperwork, so we keep the documentation tight and the timing right.
Before scheduling vet steps or flights, we confirm what rules apply to your pet and whether airline policies affect travel. Most moves are dogs and cats, though we handle other pets too, and the requirements can differ by species. Eligibility can come down to your pet’s type and health, airline rules for certain breeds or conditions, the documentation and timing, and which routes are available. Ready to start? Request a quote.
Health Preparation and Documentation
Your pet will need a current rabies vaccination given at least twenty-one days before travel, parasite treatment within fifteen days of the certificate date, a veterinary examination within ten days of it, and a USDA-endorsed International Veterinary Certificate. Brazil does not require a rabies antibody titer test for pets from the United States, and it does not require an advance import permit for dogs and cats. A microchip is optional for Brazil, though we recommend one. Requirements checked August 2026 against USDA APHIS. We line these steps up in the right order and check that microchip numbers, dates, names, and signatures all match across the paperwork.
| Requirement | Brazil, from the United States |
|---|---|
| Import permit | None. Brazil does not require an advance import permit for dogs and cats |
| Rabies vaccination | At least 21 days before departure for a primary vaccination. Puppies and kittens under 90 days old are exempt |
| Parasite treatment | Internal and external, within 15 days of the certificate date |
| Veterinary examination | Within 10 days of the certificate being signed |
| Health certificate | USDA endorsed International Veterinary Certificate, valid 60 days and still valid on arrival |
| Microchip | Optional for Brazil. We recommend one anyway |
| Quarantine | None for a pet whose paperwork is in order |
Planning Timeline for Pet Shipping to Brazil
Brazil takes a little planning, mainly for the rabies wait. A typical timeline runs like this: a consultation and an eligibility check, the rabies vaccination with its twenty-one day wait, booking the route, getting the crate ready, the parasite treatment and veterinary examination, the USDA-endorsed certificate, a document review, and travel.
Moving elsewhere in South America? We also cover Argentina and Chile.
For a line by line breakdown of what this move costs, from freight to the USDA endorsement fee, see our USA to Brazil pet shipping cost page.
What does it cost to ship a pet from the USA to Brazil?
Costs depend on your pet’s size and crate, the route and airline, vet and document fees, and whether the move is door to door. The fastest way to get a real number is a quote based on your origin city and travel date. Request a quote here.
What are the requirements to bring a pet into Brazil from the USA?
Brazil does not require an advance import permit for dogs and cats. Your pet needs a current rabies vaccination given at least twenty-one days before departure, parasite treatment within fifteen days of the certificate date, a veterinary examination within ten days of it, and a USDA-endorsed International Veterinary Certificate. A rabies antibody titer test is not required for pets from the United States, and a microchip is optional. Puppies and kittens under ninety days old are exempt from the rabies requirement. Checked August 2026.
Does my pet have to go into quarantine in Brazil?
No. There is no quarantine for pets entering Brazil from the United States when every requirement is met. VIGIAGRO inspects your pet against its paperwork on arrival.
How long does the process take?
Plan on a couple of months. The main lead time is the twenty-one day wait after a primary rabies vaccination, plus scheduling the veterinary examination and the USDA endorsement close to travel.
Can any dog or cat qualify?
Most healthy dogs and cats qualify. We confirm your pet’s vaccination history and prepare the permit and documents at the start.
How does Pet Travel Advisors help with a move to Brazil?
We coordinate the vet steps, the certificate and the USDA endorsement, arrange a comfortable crate and routing, and stay with the move through arrival.