In order to be admitted into Brazil, pets and plants must be accompanied by the following documents:

Plants:

Phytosanitary certificate issued by the competent local authority:

USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ)
Tip O’Neil Federal Building
10 Causeway, Room 518
Boston, MA  02222
Tel.: (617) 565-7030

Cats and Dogs:

International Health Certificate (fill out the Forms) issued by a licensed veterinarian and duly stamped by the local office of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) attesting:

1. That the pet is in good health one week prior to boarding;
2. That no contagious disease was verified in the area of origin in the 40-day period prior to boarding; and
3. That the pet was vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days before boarding and no more than 12 months.
4. The International Health Certificate has a validity of 30 days. After stamped by the USDA the Certificate has a validity of ten days.

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 cats and gods.

Address of the USDA:

Veterinary Services (Headquarter for New England States)

160 Worcester-Providence Road
Sutton Square Plaza, Suite 20
Sutton, MA 01590-9998

Tel.: 508-363-2290
Fax: 508-363-2272

OTHER LIVE ANIMALS

There are restrictions on the entry into Brazil of exotic wild birds, for which it is necessary to obtain authorization, prior to importation, from the Brazilian wildlife protection authority, which is IBAMA (the Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources).

Site: www.ibama.gov.br

E-mail: linhaverde@ibama.gov.br

Other animals may enter Brazil only after obtaining prior authorization from the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture,

Website: www.agricultura.gov.br

CONSULAR LEGALIZATION

The consular fee for the legalization of International Health Certificates (with exception of dogs and cats) is U$ 20.00. The only type of payment accepted is U.S. Postal Money Order.

Requests for legalization can be made in person by coming to the Consulate General of Brazil in Boston or by mail.

For such requests by mail, please enclose payment – only U.S. Postal Service money orders are accepted when processing by mail - and a self-addressed US Postal Service stamped envelope.

 Documents will not be returned via any other carrier.  The Consulate will not be held responsible for loss or delay of mailed documents.

MAILING ADDRESS

Consulate General of Brazil

20 Park Plaza, Suite 1420

Boston, MA 02116