GR
Greece
✈️
BR
Brazil
Pet Transport Greece to Brazil: Ministry Health Certificate and MAPA Arrival Process
4-8 weeks
Typical preparation
None
Quarantine on arrival
Low
Route complexity
✓ Managed
Full door-to-door service
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Greece to Brazil
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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Overview
Planning a pet relocation from Greece to Brazil is easier when you work backwards from your travel date. Give yourself roughly 4-8 weeks, though this route carries fewer hurdles than most. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine entirely.
A rabies titre test is not needed for this route. The guide below walks through each stage so nothing gets missed.
Step by step
The Greece to Brazil process
1
Before the rabies vaccination.
Implant ISO microchip
Responsible: Vet
2
After microchip. Allow 21 days before departure.
Rabies vaccination
Responsible: Vet
3
Between 1 and 15 days before arrival in Brazil. Dogs require documented ectoparasite treatment.
Antiparasitic treatment (dogs only)
Responsible: Vet
4
At least 3 to 4 weeks before travel.
Book cargo flights
Responsible: Owner or agent
5
Within 10 days before arrival in Brazil.
CVI issued and endorsed by Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food
Responsible: Official vet, Greek Ministry of Rural Development
6
On arrival. Proceed to MAPA inspection desk before customs.
MAPA inspection at GRU or GIG on arrival
Responsible: MAPA
Checklist
Brazil: entry requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microchip | Required. ISO 11784/11785 standard. Must be implanted before the rabies vaccination. |
| Rabies vaccination | Required. Dogs and cats over 3 months of age. Must use an inactivated vaccine. At least 21 days must pass after primary vaccination before entry. |
| Rabies titre test | Not required. Brazil does not require a FAVN titre test for dogs and cats from Greece. |
| Quarantine | No mandatory quarantine for dogs and cats, provided all documentation is complete on arrival at the MAPA inspection desk. |
| Import permit | Not required for personal pet dogs and cats (up to 2 per passenger). |
| Health certificate | CVI (Certificado Veterinário Internacional) in the format required by MAPA (Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply). Issued by an accredited vet and endorsed by the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food. Valid 10 days from the endorsement date. |
Leaving Greece
Export requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Export permit | No formal export permit required for pet dogs and cats from Greece. The endorsed health certificate covers the export documentation. |
| Health certificate | EU-format health certificate issued by an official veterinarian and endorsed by the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food (YPEN). |
Costs
What this route typically costs
| 1 | Vaccinations and vet consultation: EUR 80 to EUR 250 |
| 2 | CVI issuance and Ministry of Rural Development endorsement: EUR 50 to EUR 150 |
| 3 | Antiparasitic treatment: EUR 20 to EUR 80 |
| 4 | IATA-compliant travel crate: EUR 100 to EUR 500 |
| 5 | Cargo airline fees (ATH to GRU): EUR 800 to EUR 2,500 |
| 6 | Pet transport agent fee: EUR 400 to EUR 1,200 |
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ The CVI must be endorsed by the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food (YPEN), not just signed by a vet. Allow time for the endorsement step.
⚠ The 10-day validity runs from the MAPA endorsement of the CVI. Time this to fall within 10 days of arrival in Brazil, not departure from Greece.
⚠ Dogs require antiparasitic treatment against ectoparasites (ticks and fleas) administered between 1 and 15 days before arrival. Cats do not currently require this. Keep the treatment record as MAPA will ask for it.
⚠ Brazil has a 2-pet limit per passenger under the accompanied baggage rule. More than 2 pets require a formal import permit from MAPA.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
TAP Air Portugal Cargo
Athens (ATH) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) or Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) via Lisbon (LIS). TAP is the natural carrier on this corridor via its Lisbon hub. TAP Cargo accepts pets.
Lufthansa Cargo
ATH via Frankfurt (FRA) to GRU. Lufthansa Cargo accepts pets.
Turkish Airlines Cargo
ATH via Istanbul (IST) to GRU. Turkish Airlines Cargo accepts pets.
Brazil import rules, explained
Brazil keeps its import requirements relatively light, which makes preparing easier. Even so, the basics still need to be right and in the correct order.
Practical tips for this move
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
No. Brazil does not require a FAVN rabies titre test for dogs or cats. The requirements are: ISO microchip, current rabies vaccination (primary at least 21 days before arrival), antiparasitic treatment for dogs (1 to 15 days before arrival), and a MAPA-format CVI endorsed by the Greek government authority. This makes Brazil considerably simpler to prepare for than many destinations.
As of 2026, the ectoparasite treatment requirement applies to dogs, not cats. MAPA requires dogs to have documented treatment against ticks and fleas administered between 1 and 15 days before arrival. For cats, the standard requirements are microchip, rabies vaccination, and endorsed health certificate. Verify with MAPA or a Brazil-experienced pet transport agent in case regulations have been updated since this was written.
No. Brazil does not impose mandatory quarantine for dogs and cats from Greece, provided all documents are correct on arrival. The MAPA inspection at GRU or GIG is a documentary and physical check, not a quarantine hold. If documentation is missing or incorrect, the animal may be held at the facility at the owner’s expense while issues are resolved.
São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) is the main international gateway and is the best option for most arrivals. MAPA has a well-staffed inspection desk there. Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG) is also an approved entry point. Brasília (BSB) and other major airports can handle international pet arrivals but are less commonly used for cargo routes from Greece.
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