
In order to be admitted into Brazil, pets and plants must be accompanied by the following documents: Plants:Phytosanitary certificate issued by the competent local authority: USDA,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Cats and Dogs: International Health Certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian and duly stamped by the local office of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) attesting: ATTENTIONAccording to the Brazilian Decree # 6,946, of August 21, 2009, it is no longer necessary the consular legalization of the International Health Certificate for cats and gods.
Address of the USDA: Veterinary Services (Headquarter for New England States) 160 Worcester-Providence Road Tel.: 508-363-2290 OTHER LIVE ANIMALS There are restrictions on the entry into Brazil of exotic wild birds, for which it is necessary to obtain authorization, prior to importation, from the Brazilian wildlife protection authority, which is IBAMA (the Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources). Site: www.ibama.gov.br E-mail: linhaverde@ibama.gov.br Other animals may enter Brazil only after obtaining prior authorization from the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Website: www.agricultura.gov.br CONSULAR LEGALIZATION The consular fee for the legalization of International Health Certificates (with exception of dogs and cats) is US$ 20.00. Requests for legalization can be made in person by coming to the Consulate General of Brazil in Boston or by mail.
For such requests by mail, please enclose payment – only U.S. Postal Service money orders are accepted when processing by mail - and a self-addressed US Postal Service stamped envelope. Documents will not be returned via any other carrier. The Consulate will not be held responsible for loss or delay of mailed documents.
MAILING ADDRESS Consulate General of Brazil 20 Park Plaza, Suite 1420 Boston, MA 02116 REV 03/10 |