Planning a pet relocation from Philippines to Brazil is easier when you work backwards from your travel date. This is a middle of the road route, and about 8-11 weeks of preparation usually covers it. Compliant pets are not held in …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Philippines 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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Step by step
The Philippines 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 the Philippines.
Before the rabies vaccination.
2
Administer or confirm rabies vaccination.
Responsible: BAI-accredited vet.
At least 30 days before travel if this is a first-time vaccination.
3
Obtain the BAI-endorsed CVI health certificate.
Responsible: BAI-accredited vet and the Bureau of Animal Industry.
Allow 5-7 working days; 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 the Philippines.
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 BAI-accredited vet in the Philippines. Valid 10 days from the endorsement date.
Export permit (Philippines)
Not required for personal pets.
Costs
What this route typically costs
BAI export health certificate and vet examination: USD 100-180.
Connecting cargo fee, Manila 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. Book a hub with dedicated live-animal facilities, Dubai and Doha are the stronger options, rather than the cheapest available connection.
The 30-day wait after a first rabies vaccination is a hard floor MAPA applies before a pet becomes eligible for entry, plan the vaccination date accordingly.
The CVI certificate is only valid 10 days from BAI's endorsement, so time the 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 Manila to Sao Paulo via Dubai, one of the more reliable long-haul options given Emirates' dedicated animal-handling facility at DXB and its own onward Sao Paulo service.
Cargo Only
QATAR AIRWAYS
Qatar Airways
Connects via Doha, a realistic alternative hub for the same journey.
Cargo Only
The rules for bringing a pet into Brazil
Brazil keeps its requirements reasonable, though a few steps have fixed timing. Map those out first and the rest falls into place.
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 Philippines 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 BAI’s endorsement, so it needs to be timed close to the actual travel date.
Airline guides
Emirates SkyCargo
Qatar Airways
Breed guides
Check breed-specific airline rules and country bans.