ATTENTION

According to the Brazilian Decree # 6,946, of August 21, 2009, it is no longer necessary the consular legalization of the International Health Certificate for Pets, issued by local veterinarian and certified by the US Department of Agriculture.

International Health Certificate for Pets (dogs and cats only) issued by veterinarians must be certified by the USDA (US Department of Agriculture). The International Health Certificate must show that the pet identified was examined by a veterinarian in the ten days prior to shipment, not showing any clinical sign of disease

US Department of agriculture
6300 NW 36th Ave, Miami, 33147
Phone: (305) 526-2926 - FAX: (305) 526-2929

Import of live animals (except dogs and cats) to Brazil

The legalization of import certificates for live animals to Brazil requires previous authorization by the Ministry of Agriculture (Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento - MAPA), according to Instrução Normativa #1, as of January 14, 2004.

In order to request import authorization or for further information, please contact the Ministry of Agriculture at ctqa@agricultura.gov.br  

Only after obtaining import authorization from the Ministry of Agriculture, importers shall submit the International Health Certificate to the Consulate to be legalized, accompanied by proof of import authorization granted by the Ministry of Agriculture.

All documents must be presented in person or sent to the Consulate by mail (U.S. Postal Service) in "Express Mail" envelope ONLY. Please enclose a self-addressed pre-stamped return envelope.

The legalization fee is US$ 20.00 (twenty dollars) per document paid in U.S. Postal Service money order ONLY.

ATTENTION: Please note that the requirements described above do not apply to dogs or cats.

Contact us: legaliza@brazilmiami.org