Pet Transport Brazil to Thailand: Import Permit and 2026 Requirements
If you are relocating a pet from Brazil to Thailand, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. This is a middle of the road route, and about 4-8 weeks of preparation usually covers it. …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Brazil to Thailand
typically takes around 4-8 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
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Step by step
The Brazil to Thailand import process
01
At least 21 days before travel.
ISO microchip confirmed. Rabies and core vaccines current.
Responsible: Your vet in Brazil
02
At least 7 days before departure.
Apply for Thailand DLD import permit by email to the Bangkok AQS.
Responsible: You or your agent
03
Close to travel (within certificate validity).
MAPA health certificate issued by MAPA-authorised official vet.
Responsible: MAPA-authorised vet in Brazil
Requirements
Thailand 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: Thailand DLD, 2026.
Rabies vaccination
Current rabies vaccination. At least 21 days before travel and within 12 months. Core vaccines required for dogs. Source: Thailand DLD, 2026.
Rabies titre test
Not required under current Thailand DLD rules. Source: Thailand Department of Livestock Development, 2026.
Quarantine
No routine quarantine if import permit is valid and all documentation is in order. Quarantine officer has discretion to detain pets for up to 30 days. Source: Thailand DLD, 2026.
Import permit
Import permit from the Animal Quarantine Station (AQS) at the intended port of entry. Apply by email to the relevant AQS at least 7 days before departure, no more than 60 days before. Processing takes 5-7 Thai business days. Source: Thailand DLD, 2026.
Health certificate
Official health certificate from Brazil, meeting Thailand AQS requirements. Source: Thailand DLD, 2026.
Leaving Brazil
Export requirements
Export permit
No formal export permit required for companion animals. The MAPA health certificate is the primary export document. Source: MAPA Brazil, 2026.
Health certificate
Official health certificate issued by a MAPA-authorised official veterinarian in Brazil, meeting Thailand DLD requirements. Valid for a limited period from issue. Source: MAPA Brazil (gov.br/agricultura), 2026.
Costs
What this route typically costs
MAPA health certificate: BRL 300-800 (approx. USD 57-153)
Thailand DLD import permit: THB 500-2,000
Cargo fees GRU to BKK via hub: USD 1,800-5,000
IATA-compliant crate: USD 80-300
Agent fees: USD 300-700
Total typical range: USD 2,238-6,153
Critical points
Apply for the Thailand DLD import permit at least 7 days before departure. The permit application is submitted by email to the AQS at your arrival airport (Suvarnabhumi for BKK international). Attach vaccination records and microchip details.
Brazil is not a rabies-free country. Complete and accurate vaccination documentation is important for smooth entry into Thailand.
Airlines
Approved carriers on this route
Airline
Notes
Type
Thai Airways via Gulf hub
Thai Airways Cargo to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK). From Brazil, routing via Doha (Qatar), Dubai (Emirates), or Abu Dhabi (Etihad) connects to BKK. Thai Airways handles live animals in temperature-controlled holds.
Cargo Only
Qatar Airways Cargo via Doha
Doha (DOH) is a well-suited Gulf transit for Brazil-to-Southeast Asia moves. Qatar Airways Cargo has strong BKK connections from DOH.
Cargo Only
Air France via Paris
Via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Bangkok. Air France Cargo serves BKK from CDG. Brazil to Europe is a well-established cargo corridor.
Cargo Only
Emirates Cargo via Dubai
Via Dubai (DXB) to Bangkok. Emirates SkyCargo operates GRU-DXB and DXB-BKK routes. Good live animal handling at Dubai.
Cargo Only
The rules for bringing a pet into Thailand
Thailand has a clear set of import requirements that are manageable with some planning. Follow them in order and keep an eye on the dates that cannot move.
How to keep this move on track
Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.
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.
FAQ
Common questions about this route
No. Thailand does not require a titre test. You need a microchip, current rabies vaccination (at least 21 days before travel, within 12 months), core vaccines for dogs, the DLD import permit, and a MAPA health certificate from a Brazilian official vet. Source: Thailand DLD, 2026.
Not routinely. If your import permit is valid and documentation is in order, Thailand does not impose standard quarantine. However, the AQS quarantine officer can detain pets for up to 30 days at their discretion. Complete paperwork is the best protection. Source: Thailand DLD, 2026.
Gulf routing via Doha (Qatar Airways) or Dubai (Emirates) is the most direct option. Air France via Paris is a reliable European-hub alternative. The choice depends on cargo space availability and agent connections on your travel dates.
Airline guides
Thai Airways via Gulf hub
Qatar Airways Cargo via Doha
Air France via Paris
Emirates Cargo via Dubai
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.