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Pet travel from the U.S. to Brazil

Last Modified: Dec 10, 2020
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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.

The requirements for traveling with your pet are described in the health certificate.

The health certificate is valid for 60 days from the day the USDA Accredited Veterinarian issues (signs) it, and it must be valid at the time of arrival in Brazil.

International Health Certificate

An import permit is required to take a rabbit to Brazil.

International Health Certificate

The requirements for traveling with your pet are described in the health certificate.

Veterinary Health Certificate for Birds

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.

View requirements for returning to the US with your pet



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