Pet Transport Brazil to Denmark: MAPA Export and EU Unlisted Country Process
20-24 weeks
Typical preparation
None
No quarantine required
Moderate
Route complexity
✓ Managed
Full door-to-door service
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Overview
Brazil to Denmark follows the EU unlisted country protocol: FAVN titre test, 90-day wait, and EU AHC. The MAPA CVI is the Brazilian export document. TAP via Lisbon and KLM via Amsterdam are the natural cargo routes. Denmark is pet-friendly and has no quarantine on arrival, no tapeworm treatment requirement, and a well-organised border inspection at Copenhagen Airport.
Step by step
The Brazil to Denmark process
1
Before rabies vaccination.
Implant ISO microchip
Responsible: Vet
2
After microchip. Allow 21 days before titre test.
Rabies vaccination
Responsible: Vet
3
Blood draw at least 21 days after vaccination. EU-approved laboratory.
FAVN titre test
Responsible: EU-approved laboratory
4
From confirmed blood draw date.
90-day waiting period
Responsible: Owner to track
5
Within 10 days of arrival in Denmark. Coordinate MAPA endorsement date with flights.
MAPA CVI endorsement
Responsible: Vet and MAPA
6
Within 10 days before arrival in Denmark.
EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC)
Responsible: Authorised vet
7
On travel day.
MAPA inspection at GRU or GIG
Responsible: MAPA, airline cargo
Checklist
Denmark: entry requirements
Requirement
Detail
Microchip
Required. ISO 11784/11785, 15-digit non-encrypted. Before rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required. After microchip. At least 21 days before titre test blood draw.
Rabies titre test
Required. FAVN rabies antibody titre test at an EU-approved laboratory. Minimum 0.5 IU/ml. Brazil is unlisted under EU Regulation 2016/429. 90-day waiting period from blood draw date.
Quarantine
None for compliant pets.
Import permit
Not required.
Health certificate
EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC), issued within 10 days before arrival in Denmark.
Leaving Brazil
Export requirements
Requirement
Detail
Export permit
No separate export permit for dogs and cats. The MAPA-endorsed CVI is the export health document. MAPA inspection at Guarulhos (GRU) or Galeão (GIG) on departure day.
Health certificate
CVI (Certificado Veterinário Internacional) signed by accredited vet and endorsed by MAPA. Valid 10 days from MAPA endorsement date.
Costs
What this route typically costs
1
FAVN titre test at EU-approved laboratory: BRL 400 to BRL 900 (approximately £60 to £140)
2
MAPA CVI endorsement fee
3
Vaccinations and vet consultation: BRL 200 to BRL 600
4
IATA-compliant travel crate: BRL 500 to BRL 2,500
5
Cargo airline fees (GRU to CPH): BRL 3,500 to BRL 11,000
6
Pet transport agent fee: BRL 2,000 to BRL 5,000
7
EU AHC: BRL 300 to BRL 800
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ Brazil is unlisted for EU pet travel. FAVN titre test and 90-day wait are mandatory.
⚠ The MAPA CVI must be endorsed by MAPA, not just signed by a vet. The 10-day validity runs from the endorsement date.
⚠ Denmark does not require the echinococcus tapeworm treatment that applies to Finland, Ireland, Malta, and Norway.
⚠ Denmark bans 13 dog breeds. Confirm your breed before booking transport.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
TAP Air Portugal Cargo
São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Copenhagen (CPH) via Lisbon (LIS). TAP Cargo accepts pets.
Cargo Only
KLM Cargo
GRU to CPH via Amsterdam (AMS). KLM Cargo accepts pets. Amsterdam hub has good CPH connections.
Cargo Only
Lufthansa Cargo
GRU via Frankfurt (FRA) to CPH. Lufthansa Cargo accepts pets.
Cargo Only
SAS Cargo
CPH connections from various European hubs. SAS can handle inbound cargo from Brazilian connections.
Cargo Only
MAPA CVI: timing the endorsement correctly
The CVI (Certificado Veterinário Internacional) is valid for 10 days from the date of MAPA endorsement. This short validity window requires careful co-ordination with your cargo flight booking.
Plan the MAPA endorsement date to fall within 10 days before your pet arrives in Denmark, not before you depart Brazil. On a direct GRU-LIS-CPH routing, the total journey time is typically 12 to 16 hours, so the endorsement date and the arrival date need to be close. Your cargo agent will advise on the exact timing for your specific flight.
Denmark: what happens at Copenhagen Airport
Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is served by multiple European cargo carriers. Your cargo agent pre-notifies the arrival through the EU TRACES system before the flight departs.
On arrival, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) conducts the border veterinary inspection. For Brazil to Denmark, the inspector checks the AHC, the MAPA CVI, and the titre test result. With all documents complete and the 90-day wait observed, the inspection is administrative and your pet is cleared for entry.
FAQ
Common questions
No. Denmark does not quarantine pets from Brazil provided the EU requirements are met: ISO microchip, valid rabies vaccination, FAVN titre test at 0.5 IU/ml or above, completed 90-day wait from the blood draw date, and EU AHC issued within 10 days before arrival. The MAPA CVI is also required as the Brazilian export document.
Yes, provided the laboratory is on the EU-approved list for rabies antibody titration. The blood draw takes place in Brazil at your vet’s clinic, and the sample is sent to an EU-approved laboratory for analysis. Laboratories in the USA are commonly used for Brazilian samples. Check the European Commission’s current designated laboratory list before submitting.
For export from Brazil, MAPA requires the health certificate to document the pet’s health status. The antiparasitic treatment requirement for Brazil applies to pets entering Brazil, not leaving it. When your pet is leaving Brazil for Denmark, the focus is on meeting Denmark’s EU entry requirements rather than MAPA’s import rules.
São Paulo Guarulhos to Copenhagen with one stop takes approximately 12 to 16 hours depending on the connecting hub and layover time. Via Lisbon (TAP) is typically 12 to 13 hours total. Via Amsterdam (KLM) or Frankfurt (Lufthansa) adds an hour or two depending on the layover. Your agent will recommend the routing with the best live animal welfare profile for your pet’s size and breed.