Turkey → Brazil: how to travel with a dog or cat
What you need to take a dog or cat from Turkey to Brazil: the CVI certificate, rabies vaccination 21 days ahead, parasite treatment.
Checklist for a dog
Minimum preparation time: 21 days
This is the minimum, counted from the first step. Leave extra time for appointments and delays.
- 1
Rabies vaccination
A valid rabies vaccination is required and must be recorded in the vet passport.
No later than 21 days before departure
- 2
Parasite treatment
Treatment against parasites must be done and recorded by a vet.
- 3
Veterinary certificate
A veterinary certificate must be issued, and in most cases endorsed by the state veterinary service.
No earlier than 60 days before departure
Notes
An International Veterinary Certificate (CVI) is required. The mandatory MAPA model applies from 6 September 2025 (Portaria MAPA No. 741/2024). It is issued by the veterinary authority of the country of departure and is valid for 60 days from the issue date, as long as the rabies vaccination is valid. Rabies: animals from 90 days of age must be vaccinated with an authorized vaccine within its validity period. After a primary vaccination you can travel 21 days later. Animals younger than 90 days may travel without the vaccination under the conditions set out in the Portaria. Parasites: treatment with a broad-spectrum product against internal and external parasites within 15 days before the date the CVI is issued. Clinical exam: a vet examines the animal within 10 days before the CVI is issued. Identification: the method is set by the country of departure; an electronic microchip must comply with ISO 11784 and/or ISO 11785 and its location is stated in the CVI. Titers and quarantine are not mentioned in the Portaria. Brazil may refuse an animal diagnosed with leishmaniasis. If the requirements are not met, the animal may be refused entry or sent back at the owner's expense.
Checklist for a cat
Minimum preparation time: 21 days
This is the minimum, counted from the first step. Leave extra time for appointments and delays.
- 1
Rabies vaccination
A valid rabies vaccination is required and must be recorded in the vet passport.
No later than 21 days before departure
- 2
Parasite treatment
Treatment against parasites must be done and recorded by a vet.
- 3
Veterinary certificate
A veterinary certificate must be issued, and in most cases endorsed by the state veterinary service.
No earlier than 60 days before departure
Notes
An International Veterinary Certificate (CVI) is required. The mandatory MAPA model applies from 6 September 2025 (Portaria MAPA No. 741/2024). It is issued by the veterinary authority of the country of departure and is valid for 60 days from the issue date, as long as the rabies vaccination is valid. Rabies: animals from 90 days of age must be vaccinated with an authorized vaccine within its validity period. After a primary vaccination you can travel 21 days later. Animals younger than 90 days may travel without the vaccination under the conditions set out in the Portaria. Parasites: treatment with a broad-spectrum product against internal and external parasites within 15 days before the date the CVI is issued. Clinical exam: a vet examines the animal within 10 days before the CVI is issued. Identification: the method is set by the country of departure; an electronic microchip must comply with ISO 11784 and/or ISO 11785 and its location is stated in the CVI. Titers and quarantine are not mentioned in the Portaria. Brazil may refuse an animal diagnosed with leishmaniasis. If the requirements are not met, the animal may be refused entry or sent back at the owner's expense.
The main point: a CVI in the Brazilian form
Brazil requires an International Veterinary Certificate (CVI) in the mandatory form of the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA), which has applied since 6 September 2025. It is issued by the veterinary authority of the departure country. The certificate is valid for 60 days from the issue date, as long as the rabies vaccination is valid.
Rabies vaccination
Animals from 90 days of age must be vaccinated with an authorized vaccine within its validity period. After a primary vaccination you can travel 21 days later. Puppies and kittens younger than 90 days may be admitted without the vaccination under the conditions in the regulation.
Parasites and examination
- Treatment with a broad-spectrum product against internal and external parasites: within 15 days before the CVI issue date.
- Clinical exam by a vet: within 10 days before the CVI is issued.
Microchip
The identification method is set by the country of departure. If an electronic chip is used, it must comply with ISO 11784 and/or ISO 11785 and its location is stated in the CVI. We recommend chipping your pet in any case: it makes all the paperwork easier.
Titer test and quarantine
Brazil's regulation does not mention a titer test or quarantine. This applies to dogs and cats traveling as pets: rabbits, ferrets and other animals need a separate import authorization.
If something is wrong
Brazil may refuse an animal diagnosed with leishmaniasis. If the requirements are not met, the pet may be refused entry or sent back at the owner's expense, so check your documents in advance.
Leaving Turkey
We have not yet checked how the CVI is issued and endorsed in Turkey against an official source. Ask the Turkish veterinary service (Ministry of Agriculture) or a veterinary control point about the procedure.
Sources: Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA): entering Brazil, Portaria MAPA No. 741/2024, Agência Gov: what changed with the CVI.
Pet sitters in São Paulo
Leave your pet with a trusted sitter while you settle in or are on the road.
We do not have sitters in São Paulo yet. Leave a request and we will find one and contact you.
Pet-friendly taxis and transfers in São Paulo
Getting out of the airport with a pet is the hard part: these services take animals.
There are no verified pet-friendly taxi services for São Paulo yet.
This information is a guide and rules change. Before you travel, confirm the current requirements with the veterinary authorities of the departure and arrival countries.