Plants and Pets

Plants and pets (dogs, cats, and birds) may enter Brazil only upon presentation of the following documents, duly authenticated by the Consular Service:

1. Phitosanitary certificate (for plants) issued by the competent local authority
2. Sanitary certificate (for pets) issued by a veterinary and duly stamped by US Department of Agriculture (USDA) or equivalent agency in any other country, dated within one week prior to pets’ departure
3. Rabies vaccination, as applicable

Sanitary and phitosanitary certificates must also certify that, up to 40 days prior to boarding, no contagious disease had been detected in the place of origin. Admittance of animals other than dogs, cats and pet birds require prior approval by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture.