Bringing a dog or cat to Brazil in 2026 falls into the easy category for international pet travel. Brazil is in South America. Brazil does not routinely quarantine pets that arrive with complete paperwork.
Reviewed by Clifford Wilson, Founder of ClearToFly.pet. Compiled from official government and airline documentation. Last reviewed 2026-06-08.
Beyond rabies, Brazil requires or recommends these vaccinations:
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
CZI must be obtained from MAPA (Ministry of Agriculture). Microchipping is optional but recommended. Rabies vaccine must be administered at least 30 days prior to entry. Internal and external parasite treatments must be administered within 15 days of travel. Health certificate must be endorsed by government vet in origin country.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Brazil veterinary authority. We also recommend cross-referencing the USDA APHIS Pet Travel database for U.S.-origin pets.
Data last verified 2026-06-08 from National Authority. Country code: BR.