| Pets (dogs, cats, birds) may enter
Brazil under the following conditions. |
Import health requirements of Brazil for pets (dogs and cats)
Pet dogs and cats may enter Brazil only upon presentation of an International animal health certificate, issued in the area of origin of the animal, and duly authenticated by the Brazilian Consular Service. The traveler must also present a certificate of rabies vaccination.
Each animal must be accompanied by a International Health Certificate issued by licensed veterinarian within ten days prior to boarding and certifying that the animal is in good health.
Dogs and cats over three months of age must be inoculated against rabies within one year of travel. The animal must be accompanied by a valid rabies vaccination certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian.
All veterinary certificates must then be legalized by the Brazilian Consulte.
If the documents are submitted by mail, a return addressed stamped envelope must accompany the certificates.The fee for service by mail is $20.00US and is payable by money order or company check. Personal checks are not accepted.
The admittance of species other than dogs and cats, including pet birds, requires prior approval by the Ministry of Agriculture. The traveler must require an import permit to Ministry of Agriculture in Brazil.
OTHER COUNTRIES
The same rules apply to pets entering from other countries such as EU countries where there has been no incidence of rabies or other contagious disease within the past 40 days.
Pets entering Brazil directly from a rabies free country such as the UK do not require the rabies immunication although it is recommended
Pets entering countries with a high incidence of rabies require an Import Permit issued by the Ministry of Agriculture.
The forms and instructions are available online at: http://www.pettravelstore.com/store-pet-immigration-forms1.html
