Bringing a dog or cat from the Netherlands to Brazil
Under Brazil's rules, pets from the Netherlands are in the group “All countries”. A dog from the Netherlands needs a microchip, a rabies vaccine and an official health certificate. There is no quarantine if every rule is met. There is no long waiting period, so a few weeks of preparation is usually enough.
About Brazil: Fairly easy: no titer, no quarantine and no import permit. Dogs and cats need an official International Veterinary Certificate (CVI) on Brazil's model, a rabies vaccine at least 21 days old (if 90 days or older), and a parasite treatment within 15 days before the certificate. The certificate is valid for 60 days.
All countries Paperwork only
- Titer test
- Not required
- Wait after blood test
- —
- Import permit
- Not required
- Quarantine
- None if rules are met
No long wait: A first (primary) rabies vaccine must be given at least 21 days before departure. Boosters given before the old one expired need no wait.
Step by step
Vaccinate against rabies
Pets 90 days or older need a valid rabies vaccine. A first vaccine must be at least 21 days old at departure. Pets under 90 days may enter unvaccinated if the certificate states their age and that they were not on premises with urban rabies in the last 90 days.
Vet exam within 10 days
A vet examines the pet within 10 days before the certificate is issued and confirms it is healthy and fit to travel.
Treat for internal and external parasites
Give a broad-spectrum treatment against internal and external parasites within 15 days before the certificate's issue date. Record the product, active ingredient and date.
Get the official CVI
Use Brazil's certificate model, issued or endorsed by the official veterinary service of the origin country (e.g. USDA APHIS via VEHCS). It is valid for 60 days from issue.
Present to VIGIAGRO on arrival
Show the original certificate at the airport or border. A sworn translation may be required if the certificate is not in Portuguese.
No quarantine if documents are complete. Animals with missing or irregular papers can be held or sent back to origin at the owner's cost.
Good to know
- Cats
- Same as dogs.
- How many pets
- Not specified (the US-Brazil certificate has room for 4 animals)
- Parasite treatment
- Broad-spectrum internal and external parasite treatment within 15 days before the certificate's issue date (dogs and cats).
- Arrival
- International airports and border posts with VIGIAGRO. Cargo pets need an inspection request form (Formulário XXIX) and the air waybill. Pets travelling as baggage are inspected by VIGIAGRO at arrival.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to bring a dog from the Netherlands to Brazil?
The Netherlands counts as "All countries" for Brazil. There is no rabies blood test or long wait. A first (primary) rabies vaccine must be given at least 21 days before departure. Boosters given before the old one expired need no wait. Allow a few weeks for the vet visits and the health certificate.
Does my pet need a rabies titer test to travel from the Netherlands to Brazil?
No. Pets from the Netherlands do not need a titer test for Brazil if the other rules are met.
Will my pet be quarantined in Brazil?
Not if every rule is met. No quarantine if documents are complete. Animals with missing or irregular papers can be held or sent back to origin at the owner's cost.
Do I need an import permit?
No import permit is needed for pets from the Netherlands.
Are the rules the same for cats?
Same as dogs.
Sources
- MAPA - Instrução Normativa nº 5/2013 (Mercosur pet certificate rules)
- MAPA - Tratamento administrativo, Seção I: dogs and cats
- USDA APHIS - Pet Travel from the US to Brazil (updated 23 Jul 2026)
- USDA APHIS - Brazil dog and cat health certificate (form NL 0325)
- ZooVet Travel (secondary) - Brazil entry requirements 2026
Checked against official sources on 2026-10-28. Full rules: Brazil pet import rules.