Brazil to Germany requires the FAVN titre test and a 3-month wait from the blood sampling date. Total preparation is approximately five months. Lufthansa operates direct cargo from São Paulo to Frankfurt. MAPA endorses the export …
Each step must be completed in a precise sequence. Start early. We manage every stage and deadline.
1
Confirm ISO microchip predates rabies vaccination.
Responsible: Vet in Brazil
5+ months before travel
2
Verify rabies vaccination and 21-day post-primary wait.
Responsible: Vet in Brazil
5+ months before travel
3
Blood drawn for FAVN titre test. 3-month wait starts from this date.
Responsible: MAPA-registered vet and EU-approved laboratory
4-5 months before travel
4
Wait 3 months from blood sampling date.
Responsible: N/A - mandatory waiting period
3 months from blood draw
5
Book cargo from GRU to FRA on Lufthansa or Air France/LATAM via hub.
Responsible: Owner or agent
4-6 weeks before travel
6
Obtain MAPA-endorsed EU certificate within 10 days of travel.
Responsible: MAPA-registered vet plus MAPA endorsement
Within 10 days of travel
7
Depart GRU. German customs (Zoll) inspects at Frankfurt on arrival.
Responsible: Airline cargo and German customs
Travel day
Requirements
What your pet needs to enter Germany
Every item below must be in place before your pet can travel. We manage and verify each one.
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip required. Must predate the rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Valid rabies vaccination required. 21-day wait after primary vaccination.
Rabies titre test
Required. Brazil is not EU-listed. FAVN titre test required. Blood drawn after microchip and valid vaccination. 3-month wait from blood sampling date. Source: food.ec.europa.eu, 2026.
Quarantine
No quarantine for compliant pets. German customs (Zoll) inspects at Frankfurt (FRA) or destination airport.
Import permit
No import permit. MAPA-endorsed EU certificate is the required document.
Health certificate
EU-format certificate endorsed by MAPA, within 10 days of travel.
Export permit (Brazil)
No formal export permit for companion animals. MAPA inspection at departure; primary international departure is São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) or Rio de Janeiro (GIG).
Costs
What this route typically costs
MAPA vet certificate and endorsement: BRL 300-800 (approximately EUR 50-140)
FAVN titre test (EU-approved laboratory): EUR 85-170
IATA-compliant crate: EUR 80-250 if needed
Cargo GRU to FRA (Lufthansa direct or via hub): EUR 900-2,100 depending on crate size
Pet transport agent (optional): EUR 200-500
Total typical range: EUR 1,300-3,200
Critical points to read before you book
Brazil is not EU-listed: FAVN titre test and 3-month wait from blood draw are mandatory. Start 5 months before travel.
3-month wait runs from blood draw date, not results date.
Germany Bundesland breed restrictions vary; check your destination state.
MAPA certificate must be EU format and dated within 10 days of travel.
Airlines
Carriers approved for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know which carriers to use and how to book.
LUFTHANSA
Lufthansa Cargo
Lufthansa operates direct from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Frankfurt (FRA). Lufthansa Cargo handles live animals in temperature-controlled holds. Frankfurt is Germany's main live animal cargo hub.
Cargo Only
AIR FRANCE
Air France Cargo
Air France operates GRU to Paris CDG direct with cargo connections to Frankfurt. Live animal cargo accepted.
Cargo Only
LATAM/IBERIA
LATAM/Iberia Cargo
LATAM and Iberia operate GRU to Madrid (MAD) direct, with cargo connections to Frankfurt and other German airports.
Cargo Only
FAVN titre test and MAPA certificate from Brazil
Brazil is not on the EU’s listed country register. The FAVN titre test is mandatory for all pets moving from Brazil to Germany or any EU country.
Sequence: ISO microchip implanted first, then rabies vaccination with 21-day wait, then blood drawn at an EU-approved laboratory. The 3-month wait runs from the blood draw date, not the results date. MAPA (Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento) endorses the EU-format certificate, which must be dated within 10 days of travel. Total preparation: approximately five months. Source: food.ec.europa.eu, 2026.
Lufthansa direct from São Paulo to Frankfurt
Lufthansa Cargo operates direct from São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Frankfurt (FRA), making it the most convenient cargo option for the Brazil to Germany corridor. Frankfurt is Germany’s main live animal cargo hub with established Zoll handling on arrival.
Air France via CDG and LATAM/Iberia via Madrid are alternatives. Book four to six weeks ahead and confirm live animal cargo acceptance on your specific flight.
Germany Bundesland breed rules
Germany’s breed restrictions work at two levels: federal bans (Pit Bull Terrier, Tosa Inu) that apply uniformly, and Bundesland-level lists that vary by state. Bavaria is the most restrictive, adding Rottweiler, American Bulldog, and others.
Check your destination Bundesland’s breed rules before starting the titre test process. The Veterinaramt of your destination district can advise.
FAQ
Common questions about Brazil to Germany pet transport
Yes. Brazil is not EU-listed, so the FAVN titre test and 3-month wait from blood sampling date are mandatory. Source: food.ec.europa.eu, 2026.
Yes. Lufthansa Cargo operates direct from GRU to FRA with live animal cargo acceptance. Book four to six weeks ahead.
From the blood sampling date for the FAVN titre test, not from when results arrive. If blood is drawn on 1 May, travel to Germany is not possible before 1 August.
Cargo from GRU to FRA typically costs EUR 900 to EUR 2,100. Add EUR 85-170 for the titre test and EUR 50-140 for the MAPA certificate. Total all-in is typically EUR 1,300 to EUR 3,200.