Introduction
Sending a dog or cat from Thailand to Brazil is entirely doable. Convey handles documents, airlines and destination coordination end-to-end. This guide summarises the key documents and critical conditions; destination rules are drawn from official sources and confirmed by our team before any case begins.
Estimated timeline: ~4-8 weeks (21-day wait if first vaccination). The main driver is the conditions below, especially quarantine / document endorsement.
Key documents to prepare
- Owner's passport (with a copy)
- ISO 11784/11785 microchip certificate (15-digit)
- Rabies vaccination record
- Veterinary health certificate endorsed by Thailand's DLD
- Age ≥90 days
⚠️ Important warnings
- The IVC must be in Portuguese and endorsed by DLD
Destination conditions
| Item | Condition (from official sources • pending team verification) |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | Not required for dogs/cats — use the International Veterinary Certificate (IVC), inspected on arrival |
| Rabies titer test | Not required |
| Quarantine | No quarantine if compliant (cleared via VIGIAGRO) |
| Microchip + Vaccine | ISO 11784/11785 microchip, implanted before or with the rabies vaccine |
| Health Certificate | Endorsed by Thailand's DLD |
| Estimated timeline | ~4-8 weeks (21-day wait if first vaccination) |
| Main port of entry | São Paulo (GRU); GIG, VCP, BSB |
Convey's golden rule: Start from completing vaccinations and the DLD endorsement, then plan backwards from the actual flight date and book the airline early.
FAQ
Summary
In summary: prepare all key documents, microchip before vaccinating, and check the destination conditions in the table above. The most important point for Brazil is The IVC must be in Portuguese and endorsed by DLD. Convey confirms the latest rules and plans your timeline before every case.
Sources (official): www.gov.br — destination rules as of 2026, pending ops verification before publishing. Please confirm with Convey before proceeding.