Pet Transport Italy to Brazil: ASL Endorsement, No Titre Test, No Quarantine
4-8 weeks
Typical preparation
None
No quarantine required
Low
Route complexity
✓ Managed
Full door-to-door service
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Overview
Italy to Brazil is a manageable long-haul pet move. Brazil requires no titre test from Italian pets, no quarantine applies on arrival, and ITA Airways now operates a direct Rome to São Paulo route. The main documentation is the CVI endorsed by the Italian Ministry of Health (via the local ASL), a current rabies vaccination, and an antiparasitic treatment for dogs. Allow four to eight weeks.
Step by step
The Italy to Brazil process
1
Before rabies vaccination. Italian dogs are legally required to be microchipped; confirm the chip meets ISO standard.
Implant ISO microchip
Responsible: Vet (ASL-registered)
2
After microchip. Allow 21 days before departure.
Rabies vaccination
Responsible: Vet
3
Between 1 and 15 days before arrival in Brazil.
Antiparasitic treatment (dogs only)
Responsible: Vet
4
At least 3 weeks before travel. Confirm ITA Airways or alternative carrier acceptance.
Book cargo flight
Responsible: Owner or agent
5
Within 10 days before arrival in Brazil.
CVI issued and endorsed by Italian Ministry of Health via ASL
Responsible: Official vet and ASL
6
On arrival. Proceed to MAPA desk.
MAPA inspection at GRU on arrival
Responsible: MAPA
Checklist
Brazil: entry requirements
Requirement
Detail
Microchip
Required. ISO 11784/11785 standard. Implanted before rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Required. Inactivated vaccine. At least 21 days after primary vaccination before entry.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Brazil does not require a FAVN titre test for dogs and cats from Italy.
Quarantine
No mandatory quarantine for dogs and cats with complete documentation.
Import permit
Not required for up to 2 personal pets per passenger.
Health certificate
CVI (Certificado Veterinário Internacional) in MAPA format. Issued by official vet and endorsed by Italian Ministry of Health via ASL. Valid 10 days from endorsement date.
Leaving Italy
Export requirements
Requirement
Detail
Export permit
No formal export permit required for personal pet dogs and cats from Italy. The Ministry of Health endorsed health certificate is the export document.
Health certificate
EU-format health certificate issued by an official veterinarian (medico veterinario ufficiale) and endorsed by the Italian Ministry of Health (Ministero della Salute), via the local ASL (Azienda Sanitaria Locale) veterinary services.
Costs
What this route typically costs
1
Vaccinations and vet consultation: EUR 80 to EUR 250
2
CVI issuance and ASL/Ministry of Health 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 (FCO to GRU): EUR 700 to EUR 2,200
6
Pet transport agent fee: EUR 350 to EUR 1,100
Critical points
Read before you book
⚠ The CVI must be endorsed by the Italian Ministry of Health via the local ASL, not just signed by a vet. Contact your local ASL veterinary office for the process in your area.
⚠ The 10-day validity runs from the endorsement date. Time this carefully with your ITA Airways or other cargo booking.
⚠ Dogs require antiparasitic ectoparasite treatment 1 to 15 days before arrival in Brazil. Keep the written treatment record.
⚠ Italy has a strong Italian-Brazilian community (estimated 30 million Brazilians of Italian descent), making this one of the more commonly requested EU-to-Brazil corridors. Agents with experience on this route are available in Milan, Rome, and São Paulo.
Carriers
Airlines on this route
ITA Airways Cargo
Rome Fiumicino (FCO) to São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU) direct. ITA Airways operates this route and accepts pets as cargo. A direct FCO-GRU connection simplifies the logistics.
Cargo Only
TAP Air Portugal Cargo
FCO via Lisbon (LIS) to GRU. TAP Cargo accepts pets. Lisbon hub has multiple Brazil connections.
Cargo Only
Lufthansa Cargo
FCO via Frankfurt (FRA) to GRU. Lufthansa Cargo accepts pets.
Cargo Only
LATAM Cargo
FCO via Madrid or connecting hub to GRU. LATAM Cargo accepts pets on international routes.
Cargo Only
The ASL endorsement: Italy's official vet process
In Italy, official veterinary certification for pet exports goes through the ASL (Azienda Sanitaria Locale), the local health authority that oversees veterinary services. Your vet issues the CVI, and the ASL veterinary office endorses it on behalf of the Ministry of Health.
The process and turnaround time vary by ASL region. In larger cities like Rome, Milan, and Naples, the ASL veterinary services are accustomed to international pet export requests. In smaller areas, it can take longer. Contact your local ASL in advance to understand the current timeline and any area-specific requirements.
São Paulo's Italian community and the Brazil corridor
Brazil has a significant Italian-heritage population, particularly concentrated in São Paulo state. This cultural connection translates into a well-travelled corridor for people (and their pets) moving between Italy and Brazil.
MAPA’s inspection staff at Guarulhos are experienced with European arrivals. The inspection process for compliant pets from Italy is typically efficient. Your cargo agent can advise on the MAPA cargo terminal process, which differs from the passenger terminal pet arrival process.
FAQ
Common questions
No. Brazil does not require quarantine for dogs and cats from Italy. MAPA carries out an inspection at the entry airport, but this is a documentary and health check, not a quarantine hold. Provided the CVI is endorsed by the Italian Ministry of Health, the rabies vaccination is current (with 21 days minimum after primary), the antiparasitic treatment is recorded for dogs, and the microchip is confirmed, the pet is cleared for entry.
Brazil allows up to 2 personal pets per passenger under the accompanied baggage rules without a formal MAPA import permit. If you have 3 pets (or more), you will need a MAPA import permit, which is a separate application process. For 2 pets, the standard CVI and endorsement process applies to each animal individually.
ITA Airways (the successor to Alitalia) operates a direct FCO-GRU service, which is the most straightforward option. Direct flights reduce handling and total journey time. TAP Air Portugal via Lisbon is another well-established option with a shorter layover. Lufthansa via Frankfurt works well for large dogs where hold space availability is the priority.
Yes, provided it meets ISO 11784/11785. Italian dog microchips implanted for EU pet passports use the 15-digit ISO standard, which is the same standard Brazil requires. Your vet can confirm the chip number and standard at the pre-export health check.