Lead time needed
20-24 weeks
Quarantine
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Route complexity
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Pet Transport Brazil to Portugal: 2026 Guide

Shipping a dog or cat from Brazil to Portugal rewards owners who start planning early. There is a fair amount of paperwork here, so plan on around 20-24 weeks. There is no routine quarantine, provided the paperwork is in order. The sections below cover each …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Brazil to Portugal typically takes around 20-24 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
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Step by step

The Brazil to Portugal import process

Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.

1
At the start of the process
Microchip implanted (ISO 11784/11785)

Responsible: Accredited Brazilian vet

2
After microchip is confirmed
Rabies vaccination

Responsible: Accredited Brazilian vet

3
At least 30 days after vaccination
FAVN titre test blood draw

Responsible: Brazilian vet, sample to EU-approved lab

4
Count starts from the date blood was drawn
90-day wait from blood draw date

Responsible: Owner to track

5
Within 10 days of travel
MAPA health certificate issued and endorsed

Responsible: MAPA-authorised vet

6
4-6 weeks before travel
Cargo booking with TAP or chosen airline

Responsible: Pet transport agent or owner

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter Portugal

Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.

Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 microchip required, implanted before vaccination
Rabies vaccination
Valid rabies vaccination, administered after microchip implantation
Rabies titre test
FAVN titre test required (0.5 IU/ml minimum), blood drawn at least 30 days after …
Quarantine
No quarantine if documentation is correct and 90-day wait is complete from blood …
Import permit
Not required for non-commercial pet imports up to five animals
Health certificate
EU Annex IV format for non-listed countries, issued within 10 days of travel, …
Export permit
Issued by MAPA-registered vet alongside health certificate
Costs

What this route typically costs

FAVN titre test at EU-approved lab in Brazil: USD 80-150
MAPA health certificate and MAPA endorsement fees: USD 100-250
Cargo GRU to LIS via TAP or other carrier: USD 1,200-2,800
IATA-approved travel crate: USD 100-400
Vet appointment costs for microchip, vaccination, titre, and health …

Critical points

Brazil is not on the EU approved third-country list. There is no shortcut around the titre test and 90-day wait.

The 90-day wait is measured from the blood draw date. Do not count from the result date.

MAPA endorsement takes several working days; build this into your schedule.

TAP Cargo has restrictions on certain brachycephalic breeds; confirm your breed's eligibility before booking.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.

TAP Air Portugal
Direct GRU-LIS service operates year-round; TAP Cargo handles live animals with …
Cargo Only
LATAM Airlines
GRU to LIS via connections; LATAM has strong Brazil-Europe cargo network
Cargo Only
Lufthansa Cargo
GRU via Frankfurt to Lisbon; suitable for larger pets requiring reinforced crates
Cargo Only

Portugal entry requirements at a glance

The requirements for Portugal are thorough rather than difficult. Work through them methodically and confirm anything you are unsure about with the official source.

Getting the details right

Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.

Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.

Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.

Book the titre test laboratory well ahead. Approved labs have limited slots and the sample takes time to process, so this is not something to leave to the final weeks.

FAQ

Common questions

On long-haul transatlantic flights from Brazil to Portugal, pets travel as manifest cargo in the hold. Cabin travel for pets is only available on shorter European routes and is not an option on the GRU-LIS transatlantic flight.
MAPA (the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply) endorses official veterinary health certificates for export. The EU requires that health certificates from non-listed countries are countersigned by the competent national authority, which in Brazil is MAPA. Without the MAPA endorsement, the certificate is not valid for EU entry.
A titre test result is not automatically invalidated by age, but the 90-day wait must have been completed after that test and your pet must not have had a lapse in rabies vaccination coverage since. If there has been any gap in vaccination or if the titre test was done more than a year ago without a subsequent valid vaccination, you will likely need to restart the process. Confirm with your vet.
Portugal requires IATA Live Animals Regulations-compliant crates for all manifest cargo pet travel. The crate must be strong enough to prevent escape, have ventilation on at least three sides, be leak-proof at the bottom, and allow your pet to stand, turn, and lie down naturally. Soft-sided carriers are not acceptable for hold travel.
MAPA endorsement typically takes 2-5 working days once the health certificate is submitted. Some regions and some accredited vets have faster processing. Factor this into your schedule: do not leave the MAPA endorsement appointment until the last day before travel.
Airline guides
  • TAP Air Portugal
  • LATAM Airlines
  • Lufthansa Cargo
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Lead time20-24 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexityHigh
Airlines3
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