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Pet Transport Brazil to Malaysia: RNATT and 2026 Requirements

Malaysia requires an RNATT titre test done at least 3 months before entry, a DVS import permit obtained through a licensed Malaysian agent, and a minimum 7-day quarantine on arrival. Brazil is not on …

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Step by step

The Brazil to Malaysia import process

01
At least 4.5 months before travel (30 days for vaccination + 30 days before RNATT + 3 months titre wait).
ISO microchip confirmed. Rabies vaccination confirmed or administered.

Responsible: Your vet in Brazil

02
At least 3 months before Malaysia entry.
RNATT blood draw at DVS-approved laboratory. Minimum 30 days after vaccination.

Responsible: Your vet + approved laboratory

03
Once titre result confirmed.
DVS import permit applied for through licensed Malaysian agent.

Responsible: Licensed Malaysian import agent

04
Within 14 days of departure.
MAPA health certificate issued within 14 days of travel.

Responsible: MAPA-authorised vet in Brazil

05
From arrival date.
Minimum 7-day DVS quarantine on arrival at KUL.

Responsible: DVS Malaysia

Requirements

Malaysia entry requirements

Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip required. Source: Malaysia DVS, 2026.
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination. Administered at least 30 days before entry. Minimum age 16 weeks. Source: Malaysia DVS, 2026.
Rabies titre test
RNATT required for pets from non-rabies-free countries. Brazil is not rabies-free. Blood drawn at least 30 days after rabies vaccination. Minimum result 0.5 IU/ml at DVS-approved lab. Test must be done at least 3 months before entry. Valid for 12 months from blood draw. Source: Malaysia DVS (dvs.gov.my), 2026.
Quarantine
Minimum 7-day quarantine at DVS facility on arrival for non-schedule country pets. Brazil is not on Schedule 1 or 2. Quarantine can be extended by DVS based on risk assessment. Source: Malaysia DVS, 2026.
Import permit
DVS import permit via licensed Malaysian import agent only. Individual applications not accepted. Source: Malaysia DVS, 2026.
Health certificate
MAPA health certificate within 14 days of travel. Source: Malaysia DVS, 2026.
Leaving Brazil

Export requirements

Export permit
No formal export permit required for companion animals. Source: MAPA Brazil, 2026.
Health certificate
Official health certificate from a MAPA-authorised official vet in Brazil, meeting Malaysia DVS requirements. Issued within 14 days of travel. Source: MAPA Brazil, 2026.
Costs

What this route typically costs

RNATT titre test: USD 150-350
MAPA health certificate: BRL 300-800 (approx. USD 57-153)
DVS permit and agent fees: MYR 500-2,000 (approx. USD 105-430)
DVS quarantine (7+ days): MYR 200-600 per day
Cargo GRU to KUL via hub: USD 1,800-5,000
IATA crate: USD 80-300
Total typical range: USD 2,500-7,800+

Critical points

The 3-month titre test gap is a firm DVS requirement. Count from the blood draw date, not the result date. Allow extra time for laboratory processing.

Only licensed Malaysian import agents can submit the DVS permit application. Factor in agent fees as part of your budget.

Airlines

Approved carriers on this route

AirlineNotesType
Malaysia Airlines via Gulf hubMalaysia Airlines to Kuala Lumpur International (KUL). From Brazil, routing via Gulf hubs (Doha or Dubai) or via Singapore. Malaysia Airlines Cargo accepts pets.Cargo Only
Qatar Airways Cargo via DohaGRU to DOH to KUL. Qatar Airways Cargo handles live animals at DOH and has strong KUL connections.Cargo Only
Emirates Cargo via DubaiGRU to DXB to KUL. Emirates SkyCargo accepts pets and has regular DXB-KUL services.Cargo Only
Singapore Airlines Cargo via SingaporeVia Singapore (SIN) then KUL. Singapore is a clean and well-organised animal transit hub with SIA Cargo services.Cargo Only

Why the timeline is longer than most other Asian destinations

Malaysia’s 3-month titre test gap makes the Brazil-to-Malaysia move longer to prepare than destinations such as Thailand or India. Thailand has no titre test requirement and a reasonable 4-8 week preparation window. India has a 15-day quarantine but no titre test and a 6-10 week window. Malaysia’s RNATT adds roughly 3-4 months to the preparation timeline.

For owners with a fixed relocation date, the key action is to start the process as early as possible and get the blood drawn the moment the vaccination course allows (30 days after vaccination). The 3-month wait from that blood draw date is non-negotiable.

DVS Schedule 1 and why Brazil is not on it

Malaysia classifies origin countries by rabies-free status and bilateral agreement into schedules. Schedule 1 countries (UK, Ireland, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore) send pets that face no quarantine on arrival, as Malaysia’s DVS considers their rabies control equivalent to its own.

Brazil is not on the Schedule 1 list. As a non-schedule country, pets from Brazil face the RNATT titre test and a minimum 7-day quarantine at a DVS facility on arrival. The quarantine can be extended based on a DVS risk assessment.

FAQ

Common questions about this route

The blood draw for the RNATT must take place at least 3 months before entry into Malaysia. Blood must also be drawn at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination. Count from the blood draw date, not the result date. Source: Malaysia DVS (dvs.gov.my), 2026.
No. Malaysia requires all DVS import permit applications to be submitted by a licensed Malaysian pet import agent. You cannot apply directly as an individual owner from abroad. Source: Malaysia DVS, 2026.
A minimum of 7 days at a DVS quarantine facility on arrival. The DVS can extend this based on risk assessment. Owner pays all quarantine costs. Source: Malaysia DVS, 2026.
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