If you are relocating a pet from Malaysia to Brazil, the process is manageable once you know the sequence. Give yourself close to 8-11 weeks so none of the fixed waiting periods catch you out. Pets with correct documentation skip quarantine …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia.
Before the rabies vaccination.
2
Administer or confirm rabies vaccination.
Responsible: DVS-accredited vet.
At least 30 days before travel if this is a first-time vaccination.
3
Obtain the DVS-endorsed CVI health certificate.
Responsible: DVS-accredited vet.
Close to travel; certificate valid 10 days from endorsement.
4
Travel via Dubai or Doha to Sao Paulo.
Responsible: Emirates SkyCargo or Qatar Airways.
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 Malaysia.
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 DVS-accredited vet in Malaysia. Valid 10 days from the endorsement date.
Export permit (Malaysia)
No formal export permit required, but the DVS (Jabatan Perkhidmatan Veterinar) health certificate is mandatory for all pet exports.
Costs
What this route typically costs
DVS export health certificate and vet examination: USD 100-180.
Connecting cargo fee, Kuala Lumpur to Sao Paulo via Dubai or Doha: USD 900-1,600 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. Dubai and Doha are the strongest connecting hubs for live-animal handling.
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 DVS'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.
EMIRATES
Emirates SkyCargo
Connects Kuala Lumpur to Sao Paulo via Dubai, using Emirates' own dedicated animal-handling facility at DXB and its established Sao Paulo service.
Cargo Only
QATAR AIRWAYS
Qatar Airways
Connects via Doha, a realistic alternative hub for the same journey.
Cargo Only
Brazil import rules, explained
Brazil 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.
Practical tips for this move
Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.
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.
FAQ
Common questions about Malaysia to Brazil pet transport
No. Realistic routings connect through Dubai on Emirates or Doha on Qatar Airways.
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 DVS’s endorsement, so it needs to be timed close to the actual travel date.
Airline guides
Emirates SkyCargo
Qatar Airways
Breed guides
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