Is it true that Brazil has no restrictions or quarantines on bringing in animals?
No, that’s not true. Brazil has restrictions similar to other countries which are designed to prevent the spread of disease and non-native species. The following is quoted from the Brazilian Embassy’s Web site: “Plants and Pets: Plants and pets (dogs, cats, birds) may enter Brazil only upon presentation of the following documents, duly authenticated by the Consular Service: phitosanitary certificate (for plants) issued by the competent local authority; sanitary certificate (for pets) issued by a veterinary and duly stamped by USDA, dated within one week prior to pets’ departure; rabies vaccination, as applicable. Sanitary and phitosanitary certificates must also certify that, up to 40 days prior to boarding, no contagious disease had been detected in the place of origin. Admittance of animals other than dogs, cats and pet birds require prior approval by the Ministry of Agriculture.” The restrictions on bringing animals or plant materials out of the country are also very strong, but peo
