A move from Denmark to Brazil with a dog or cat is mostly about preparing the documents in the right order. Plan on roughly 8-11 weeks; the checklist is clear and the timing is manageable. No routine quarantine applies as long as every …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Denmark to Brazil
typically takes around 8-11 weeks.
There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets.
A rabies titre test is not required.
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Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team
Step by step
The Denmark to Brazil pet import process
Each step must be completed in a precise sequence. Start early. We manage every stage and deadline.
1
Confirm ISO microchip is implanted and scannable.
Responsible: Vet in Denmark.
Before the rabies vaccination.
2
Administer or confirm rabies vaccination.
Responsible: Official veterinarian in Denmark.
At least 30 days before travel if this is a first-time vaccination.
3
Obtain the Fodevarestyrelsen-endorsed CVI health certificate.
Responsible: Official veterinarian and Fodevarestyrelsen.
Within 10 days of travel; certificate valid 10 days from endorsement.
4
Travel via Amsterdam or Madrid to Sao Paulo.
Responsible: KLM or Iberia Cargo.
Once the certificate and vaccination wait are current.
Requirements
What your pet needs to enter Brazil
Every item below must be in place before your pet can travel. We manage and verify each one.
Microchip
Required. ISO 11784/11785 standard. Implanted before the rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required, inactivated vaccine. For a first-time vaccination, MAPA requires a 30-day wait before the pet is eligible for entry.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Brazil does not ask for a FAVN titre test from pets arriving from Denmark.
Quarantine
No mandatory quarantine for dogs and cats with complete, correct documentation on arrival.
Import permit
Not required for personal pets travelling with their owner.
Health certificate
CVI (Certificado Veterinario Internacional) in MAPA format, issued by the Fodevarestyrelsen-endorsed vet in Denmark. Valid 10 days from the endorsement date.
Export permit (Denmark)
No separate export permit required for companion animals leaving Denmark. The Fodevarestyrelsen-endorsed health certificate is the required export document.
Costs
What this route typically costs
Fodevarestyrelsen-endorsed health certificate and vet examination: USD 100-180.
Connecting cargo fee, Copenhagen to Sao Paulo via Amsterdam or Madrid: USD 800-1,400 depending on crate size and routing.
IATA-approved travel crate: USD 150-400.
Critical points to read before you book
There is no non-stop flight on this corridor. A single-carrier routing through Amsterdam or Madrid, rather than an interline handover, keeps the pet on one airline's own handling standards for the whole journey.
The 30-day wait after a first rabies vaccination is a hard floor MAPA applies before entry, plan the vaccination date accordingly.
The CVI certificate is only valid 10 days from Fodevarestyrelsen's endorsement, so schedule the vet appointment close to the actual travel date.
Airlines
Carriers approved for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know which carriers to use and how to book.
KLM
KLM
Connects Copenhagen to Sao Paulo via Amsterdam, using KLM's own established long-haul network to Brazil rather than an interline handover to a separate carrier.
Cargo Only
IBERIA CARGO
Iberia Cargo
A Madrid-routed alternative, connecting onward to Sao Paulo via Iberia's Latin American network.
Cargo Only
Brazil entry requirements at a glance
Getting a pet into Brazil is a middle of the road process. The rules are well defined, so most of the work is simply staying on schedule.
Getting the details right
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.
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.
FAQ
Common questions about Denmark to Brazil pet transport
No. Realistic routings connect through Amsterdam on KLM or Madrid on Iberia Cargo.
No. Brazil does not require a titre test; the main requirement is a 30-day wait after a first rabies vaccination.
No, not for a personal pet travelling with its owner.
10 days from the date of Fodevarestyrelsen’s endorsement, so it needs to be timed close to the actual travel date.
Airline guides
KLM
Iberia Cargo
Breed guides
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