Pet Transport Slovenia to Brazil: Routing Through a Bigger Hub, with a Straightforward MAPA Process
Getting a pet from Slovenia to Brazil is a step by step process, and each stage has its own timing. This is a middle of the road route, and about 6-10 weeks of preparation usually covers it. Pets with …
In short:
Preparing to move a pet from Slovenia to Brazil
typically takes around 6-10 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 Slovenia to Brazil import process
01
Before any rabies vaccination is given.
Confirm or implant ISO microchip
Responsible: Vet in Slovenia
02
If first-time, allow the mandatory 30-day wait before travel.
Rabies vaccination
Responsible: Vet in Slovenia
03
Between 1 and 15 days before arrival in Brazil.
Antiparasitic treatment (dogs only)
Responsible: Vet in Slovenia
04
3 to 5 weeks before travel.
Book the connecting routing and confirm both legs accept live animal cargo
Responsible: Owner or agent
05
Within 10 days of arrival in Brazil.
Obtain the UVHVVR-endorsed CVI
Responsible: Official vet and UVHVVR
06
On arrival, at the cargo terminal.
MAPA inspection on arrival at GRU
Responsible: MAPA
Requirements
Brazil entry requirements
Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track 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 Slovenia.
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 origin vet and endorsed by UVHVVR. Valid 10 days from the endorsement date.
Leaving Slovenia
Export requirements
Export permit
Not required for personal pet dogs and cats. The UVHVVR-endorsed health certificate is the export document.
Health certificate
Official health certificate, in the format Brazil requires, issued by an official veterinarian and authorised by UVHVVR (Uprava za varno hrano, veterinarstvo in varstvo rastlin, the Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection). The standard EU pet passport is not sufficient on its own for a non-EU destination such as Brazil.
Costs
What this route typically costs
Vaccinations and vet consultation: EUR 80 to EUR 220
CVI issuance and UVHVVR endorsement: EUR 50 to EUR 140
Antiparasitic treatment: EUR 20 to EUR 70
IATA-compliant travel crate: EUR 100 to EUR 480
Cargo fees, Ljubljana to Sao Paulo via a connecting hub: EUR 800 to EUR 2,400
Pet transport agent fee: EUR 350 to EUR 1,050
Total typical range: EUR 1,400-4,360 over a 6 to 10 week window
Critical points
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport has limited long-haul cargo connections, so this journey always involves at least one connection, typically via Frankfurt, Zurich, Paris or Istanbul. Build the connection time into your planning rather than assuming a simple single booking.
The 10-day CVI validity runs from the UVHVVR endorsement date, not the vet visit. Time the appointment so it falls close to your actual departure.
Dogs need antiparasitic treatment recorded on the certificate 1 to 15 days before arrival. Cats are currently exempt from this specific requirement.
A first-time rabies vaccination triggers a genuine 30-day wait before MAPA will admit the pet. There is no way to shorten this.
Airlines
Approved carriers on this route
Airline
Notes
Type
Lufthansa Cargo
Ljubljana (LJU) to Frankfurt (FRA), then FRA to Sao Paulo Guarulhos (GRU). The most workable routing for most Slovenian owners, using Lufthansa's established Latin America freight network for the long leg.
Cargo Only
SWISS International Air Lines
LJU via Zurich (ZRH), connecting to SWISS's own nonstop ZRH-GRU cargo service. A strong option if the Ljubljana-Zurich connection lines up well with your travel date.
Cargo Only
Air France Cargo
LJU via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to GRU. A reasonable third option, particularly for owners already routing through Paris for other reasons.
Cargo Only
Turkish Airlines Cargo
LJU via Istanbul (IST) to GRU. Worth comparing on price against the European hub options.
Cargo Only
The rules for bringing a pet into Brazil
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.
How to keep this move on track
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
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.
FAQ
Common questions about this route
No. There is no direct long-haul cargo or passenger service from Ljubljana to Brazil. Every pet moving on this route connects through a larger European hub, most commonly Frankfurt, Zurich, Paris or Istanbul, before the transatlantic leg.
No. Brazil does not require quarantine for dogs and cats from Slovenia, provided the microchip, rabies vaccination, antiparasitic treatment record (for dogs) and UVHVVR-endorsed CVI are all in order. MAPA inspects documentation and pet health at the arrival airport rather than holding pets for a set period.
No. Brazil does not ask for a FAVN titre test from Slovenian pets. A current rabies vaccination, with the standard 30-day wait for a first-time vaccination, is what MAPA requires instead.
UVHVVR is Slovenia’s competent authority for animal health and food safety. It authorises the export health certificate your vet issues for the Brazil move, a separate document from the standard EU pet passport, since Brazil is a non-EU destination with its own certificate format.
Zurich has the advantage that SWISS operates a genuine nonstop Zurich-Sao Paulo service, so once your pet reaches Zurich the rest of the journey is a single flight. Frankfurt has more frequent Latin America cargo capacity overall through Lufthansa. Compare live availability on your travel dates rather than assuming one is always better.
Budget roughly EUR 1,400 to EUR 4,360 for a medium dog, covering vet fees, the UVHVVR-endorsed certificate, the crate, and cargo fees across the connecting routing. A pet transport agent, while optional, is worth considering given the multi-leg itinerary and the tight certificate validity window.
Airline guides
Lufthansa Cargo
SWISS International Air Lines
Air France Cargo
Turkish Airlines Cargo
Breed guides
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