CATS AND DOGS

In order to be admitted into the Brazilian territory, pets (dogs and cats) must have a veterinary health certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian and verified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

The certificate will only be valid upon declaration by a licensed veterinarian that the animal has been examined within ten (10) days prior to departure and found clinically healthy and free of external parasites.
Rabbies vaccination must be done on animals over 3 months of age and, if in the case of the first vaccination, it must be applied at least 30 days prior to the animals’ arrival and must be valid for one year.

According to Decree 6.946, of August 21, 2009, it is no longer necessary that the veterinary health certificate for cats and dogs from Canada be legalized by the Consulate-General of Brazil in Toronto.

BIRDS

Bird admittance to Brazil has been temporarily suspended.

OTHER ANIMALS

Any other animals not listed here can only enter the Brazilian territory with a previous authorization of the Ministry of Agriculture of Brazil.

USEFUL WEBSITES:

Ministry of Agriculture, Breeding and Supplies: www.agricultura.gov.br
Division of Surveillance of Animal Transportation and Quarantine – DFQA:
DFQA@agricultura.gov.br
tel: (55) (61) 218-2236 / (55) (61) 218-2701 / (55) (61) 218-2694

IBAMA (Brazilian Environmental Institute): www.ibama.gov.br
linhaverde@ibama.gov.br
tel: (55) (61) 316-1212 / (55) (61) 316-1025

Canadian Food Inspection Agency www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/export/exporte.shtml
Tel:(905)-513-2850; Fax: (905)-513-2852