The journey from Brazil to Slovenia for a pet is straightforward to plan once the key dates are mapped out. This route takes some organising, and roughly 20-24 weeks of preparation is about right. …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Brazil to Slovenia
typically takes around 20-24 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is required, which adds a fixed waiting period, so start early.
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Step by step
The Brazil to Slovenia import process
01
At least 21 days before the titre test blood draw, if first vaccination.
Implant the microchip, then vaccinate or confirm rabies status.
Responsible: MAPA-accredited vet.
02
At least 30 days after vaccination, sample to an EU-approved laboratory.
FAVN titre test blood draw.
Responsible: Vet and laboratory.
03
Fixed EU requirement.
90-day wait from the blood draw date.
Responsible: Owner to track.
04
Timed so the 10-day certificate validity covers the flight date.
Book the MAPA inspection and CVI endorsement.
Responsible: Owner or agent, MAPA.
05
Within 10 days of the flight.
Obtain the EU-format health certificate.
Responsible: Accredited vet, MAPA.
06
Once the 90-day wait and documents are complete.
Fly São Paulo to Ljubljana via Lisbon or Istanbul.
Responsible: Airline cargo handling.
Requirements
Slovenia entry requirements
Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.
Microchip
Required. ISO 11784/11785 standard, 15-digit, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required, given after the microchip. At least 21 days must pass before the titre test blood draw if this is a first vaccination.
Rabies titre test
Required. Brazil is not on the EU low-rabies-risk list under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131. A FAVN rabies antibody titre test is needed, blood drawn at least 30 days after vaccination, at an EU-approved laboratory, result of at least 0.5 IU/ml, followed by a 90-day wait counted from the blood draw date.
Quarantine
Not required for a pet with a compliant titre test and current documentation.
Import permit
Not required for non-commercial companion movements.
Health certificate
EU non-commercial movement health certificate under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/705, MAPA-endorsed, valid 10 days before arrival.
Leaving Brazil
Export requirements
Export permit
No separate export permit for a companion dog or cat. The MAPA-endorsed CVI is the export document, with a MAPA inspection at the departure airport.
Health certificate
CVI (Certificado Veterinário Internacional), signed by an accredited vet and endorsed by MAPA at São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) or Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG). Valid 10 days from the endorsement date, so it has to be timed against the flight, not the departure from home.
Costs
What this route typically costs
FAVN titre test at an EU-approved laboratory: BRL 400-900.
MAPA CVI endorsement and vet consultation: BRL 300-700.
Cargo, GRU to Ljubljana via Lisbon or Istanbul: EUR 1,300-3,000 depending on crate size and season.
IATA-approved travel crate: BRL 500-2,500.
Ground transfer if landing at Vienna or Frankfurt instead of Ljubljana directly: EUR 150-400.
Total typical range: EUR 2,000-4,200 over a 5-6 month window.
Critical points
Brazil is unlisted under EU rules. The titre test and 90-day wait are not optional and cannot be waived by a private vet.
The MAPA CVI's 10-day validity runs from the endorsement date, not the vet's signing date. Book the endorsement close to your actual flight.
Ljubljana's airport handles far less long-haul cargo than Lisbon, Frankfurt or Vienna. Ask your cargo agent whether your booking lands at LJU directly or needs a road transfer for the last leg.
The 90-day count starts on the blood draw date. A result that arrives late from the laboratory does not delay the start of the clock, but a low result forcing a retest does.
Airlines
Approved carriers on this route
Airline
Notes
Type
TAP Air Portugal Cargo
São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) to Lisbon (LIS), then a connection toward Ljubljana. TAP is Brazil's most established route into Europe and one of the more experienced carriers for live animal cargo out of GRU.
Cargo Only
Turkish Airlines Cargo
GRU to Istanbul (IST) direct, with a short onward connection into Ljubljana. A practical alternative when the Lisbon routing is fully booked.
Cargo Only
The rules for bringing a pet into Slovenia
Slovenia has a detailed set of import rules, and each one needs to be satisfied before travel. None of it is unusual, but the order and timing are what catch people out.
How to keep this move on track
Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.
If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.
Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.
Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.
FAQ
Common questions about this route
Yes. Brazil is not on the EU’s low-rabies-risk list under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/131, so a FAVN titre test with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml is required, along with a 90-day wait counted from the blood draw date.
10 days from the date MAPA endorses it, not from the date your vet signs it. Book the MAPA appointment once your flight is confirmed so the two dates line up.
No. TAP Air Portugal via Lisbon and Turkish Airlines Cargo via Istanbul are the two main routings, both requiring a connection into Slovenia.
The 90-day clock does not start. Your vet will typically recommend a booster vaccination and a repeat blood draw, and the 90-day wait then begins from the date of the first result that clears the threshold. This can add several months to the timeline.
No, provided the microchip, vaccination, titre test and 90-day wait are all in order, and the EU health certificate is current. Slovenia’s UVHVVR does not hold compliant pets.
It isn’t a legal requirement, but the timing between the MAPA CVI, the titre test laboratory, and the Lisbon or Istanbul connection is unforgiving. An agent who has handled this specific route before is worth the fee for most owners.
Airline guides
TAP Air Portugal Cargo
Turkish Airlines Cargo
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