United States Department of Agriculture
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Pet travel from the U.S. to Brazil
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Pet travel from the U.S. to Brazil
This country allows USDA Accredited Veterinarians to use USDA’s online Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS) to complete health certificates.
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| USDA Accredited Veterinarian Signature | Electronic Signature Accepted |
| USDA APHIS Veterinary Medical Officer Signature | Digital Endorsement Accepted The health certificate bears digital signature/seal |
Before going to VEHCS: Scroll below this banner to view animal-specific requirements.To process some health certificates, VEHCS may need the USDA Accredited Veterinarian to upload the completed fillable PDF version found below. Either save a copy of the PDF below, or return to this page for the health certificate, if prompted by VEHCS.
USDA Accredited Veterinarians, log in here if you wish to use VEHCS.
USDA Accredited Veterinarians, help with using VEHCS is available on the VEHCS Help Page. To walk yourself through issuing a health certificate in VEHCS, click here.
NOTE: The printed paper endorsed health certificate must accompany each shipment. USDA Accredited Veterinarians can print the health certificate from VEHCS once it is endorsed.
Pet Dogs and Cats 
The requirements for traveling with your pet are described in the health certificate.
Pet Rabbits 
An import permit is required to take a rabbit to Brazil.
Pet Birds 
The requirements for traveling with your pet are described in the health certificate.
Other Pets
For other pets (rabbits, ferrets, chinchillas, etc.) it is mandatory to apply for MAPA Import Authorization at the Federal Superintendence of Agriculture of the State of final destination of the animal in Brazil. https://www.gov.br/agricultura/pt-br/sfa/lista-sfas
Considerations for airline travel:
Airlines may have separate and additional requirements. Check with your airline to determine what requirements they may have, if any.
Additional information for pet owners, airlines, and others about APHIS endorsement of international health certificates.
IMPORTANT
♦ This page provides the most recent entry requirements and can change without notice.
♦ It is the responsibility of the veterinarian to make sure the pet has met all the health requirements of the destination country before issuing a health certificate.
♦ Failure to meet the requirements may result in problems gaining certificate endorsement or difficulties upon arrival in the destination country.
♦ Health certificates must be legible, accurate, and complete.
Helpful References for Pet Travel
Contact your local APHIS-VS Service Office