Pet Transport Brazil to India: AQCS NOC, 15-Day Quarantine and 2026 Guide
India requires a NOC from AQCS (Animal Quarantine and Certification Service) secured at least 15 days before arrival, and a 15-day quarantine at an AQCS facility on arrival. There is no titre test. …
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India entry requirements
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The AQCS NOC must be lodged at least 15 days before the pet's arrival in India. Apply to the AQCS station at your arrival airport. Missing this deadline means the pet cannot enter and will be detained.
AQCS quarantine stations are at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad. Confirm which station serves your arrival airport and direct the NOC application there.
Approved carriers on this route
| Airline | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Air India via Gulf hub | Air India to Mumbai (BOM) and Delhi (DEL). From Brazil, routing via Gulf hubs (Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi) or via London Heathrow. Air India Cargo accepts pets. | Cargo Only |
| Qatar Airways Cargo via Doha | GRU via DOH to BOM or DEL. Qatar Airways Cargo has strong India connections and good live animal handling at Doha. | Cargo Only |
| Emirates Cargo via Dubai | GRU to DXB to Indian cities. Emirates SkyCargo handles pets on this route. | Cargo Only |
| Etihad Cargo via Abu Dhabi | Via Abu Dhabi (AUH) to major Indian cities. Etihad Cargo operates live animal services and has strong India connections. | Cargo Only |
Brazil to India vs Brazil to Malaysia: the key difference
Both India and Malaysia have quarantine requirements for pets from Brazil, but the processes differ significantly.
India has no titre test requirement and a 15-day facility quarantine. The minimum preparation timeline from vaccination to travel is around 6-8 weeks. The cost is lower because there is no titre test.
Malaysia requires the RNATT titre test (3 months before entry) and a minimum 7-day quarantine. The minimum preparation timeline is around 5 months. The cost is higher due to the titre test.
For owners choosing between destinations, India’s process is considerably shorter and less expensive on the documentation side. Both destinations have a facility quarantine that the owner cannot skip or shorten.
AQCS entry ports: which station for your arrival city?
India’s AQCS has quarantine stations at five major entry airports: Delhi Indira Gandhi (DEL), Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji (BOM), Chennai (MAA), Kolkata Netaji Subhas (CCU), and Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi (HYD).
Your NOC application must be directed to the AQCS station at your specific arrival airport. If your cargo pet arrives at Mumbai, the Mumbai AQCS handles the quarantine. If you plan to arrive in Delhi, apply to the Delhi station.
A local agent in India can navigate the AQCS application and advise on which entry city has the most available quarantine capacity at your travel time. For most Brazil-to-India moves, Mumbai and Delhi handle the majority of international pet arrivals.
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