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REQUIREMENTS TO IMPORT DOGS/CATS INTO BRAZIL

For Import pets into Brazil  all pets need to have the documents below. 

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- Import permit 
- Copy of vaccination records-vaccination against rabies and DHLPP not less than 21 days. 
- Pet detail such as breed, gender, date of birth, microchip number, color, etc.
- Original health certificate issued by the government of exporting country

- If the country is considered rabies free by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), there is no need to present a

   proof of rabies vaccination. This information should be specified on the International Veterinary Certificate/Pet

   Passport.

- The animal must be submitted within fifteen (15) days prior to the issue date of the International Veterinary

   Certificate/Pet Passport to a broad-spectrum treatment against internal and external parasites with products

   authorized by the Veterinary Authority, identifying the active ingredients.

- The animal must be examined within ten (10) days prior to the date of issue of the International Veterinary

   Certificate/Pet Passport showing no clinical signs of infectious or parasitic diseases and is fit for transport.
- Copy of owner's passport.
- Original AWB
- Pet's photo
- Full origin and destination address


To obtain Import Permit, we need to have the supporting documents from your side at least 2 weeks prior to arrival:
- Copy of vaccination records
- Copy of vaccination page with pet detail such as breed, gender, date of birth, microchip number, color, etc.
- Copy of owner's passport
- Tentative flight details
- Pet's photo
- Full origin and destination address


Original documents to come along with the pet(s):
1. Export Health Certificate from Origin
2. AWB

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United Pet Express can assist you to get  Import Permit, Original AWB (For Manifest Cargo), Customs Clearance and Delivery at Destination.

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