Family pets, such as dogs and cats, may enter Brazil upon presentation of Health Certificate issued by a local veterinarian and endorsed by the local Department of Agriculture (USDA). The certificate must be legalized by the Brazilian Consulate.

The USDA is located at:
6300 NW 36th Street, Miami, 33147
Phone: (305) 526-2926 - FAX: (305) 526-2929

Please note: Due to the threat of bird flu, the importation of live birds into Brazil is prohibited by the National Health Surveillance Agency. For further information please contact linhaverde.sede@ibama.gov.br

There is no quarantine period on arrival of pet in Brazil.

Legalization is valid for ten (10) days from the stamped date of the US Department of Agriculture endorsement. 

Cost

US 20.00 per document in US Postal Money Order (available at any Post Office agency), payable to Consulate General of Brazil. Any other type of payment will not be accepted.

By Mail

Enclose a self-addressed and pre-stamped envelope for the return of the documents.

The Consulate General will receive correspondence sent via US Postal Service, as well as all courier services. However, the Consulate will only return documents via US POSTAL SERVICE such as: First Class, Certified, Priority or Express Mail.  Documents will not be returned via any courier services such as: DHL, FEDEX, UPS, AIRBORNE and others. The Consulate cannot be held responsible for lost or delayed mail.

Contact us: legaliza@brazilmiami.org