Aracaju relocation guide
Moving pets to Aracaju
Arrange the official veterinary document and the actual home permission separately.
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The short answer
A pet move to Aracaju has a national entry process and a local housing decision. Brazil's dog and cat requirements need the correct veterinary authority in the departure country. The timing runs from specific document and departure events. Airline carriage and permission at the chosen home remain separate. Set those arrangements before paying for travel, and choose an arrival setup that lets the animal settle without unresolved lease or transport rules.
- Use the origin country's official veterinary authority.
- The first or lapsed rabies vaccination has a departure-based wait.
- Entry documents do not establish airline or landlord permission.
Use Brazil's official dog and cat route
MAPA lists an official International Veterinary Certificate (CVI) or an accepted official pet passport issued by the origin veterinary authority. Ordinance 741/2024 sets the ordinary dog and cat requirements. MAPA says the new certificate applies from September 6, 2025.5,
Other animal types need a separate MAPA authorization route. Do not assume that a dog-and-cat checklist covers them.5,
Put the veterinary steps on the right dates
| Requirement | Published timing | Date to use |
|---|---|---|
| First or lapsed rabies vaccination | At least 21 days | Before departure from the exporting country |
| Internal and external parasite treatment | Within 15 days | Before CVI issue |
| Clinical examination | Within 10 days | Before CVI issue |
| CVI validity | 60 days, subject to valid rabies and applicable conditions | Confirm with the issuing authority |
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Ask the veterinary authority to apply the origin, age and exemption rules to the animal. Do not substitute an arrival-based clock for the certificate or departure requirements.5
Get the actual home permission
The rental examples describe housing and building features. They do not establish permission for your animal. Ask the agent and building about species, size, number of animals, shared areas and any written conditions. Put the answer in the lease discussion.1,
Use the rental guide for the agent contacts and charge distinctions. The location guide helps compare the home's daily setting without claiming that a park or waterfront permits every animal.
Make the arrival routine workable
- Confirm the airline's carrier, booking and animal rules directly.
- Keep the original veterinary documents accessible during travel.
- Agree the home's pet permission and cleaning terms before payment.
- Arrange a local veterinary contact for the animal's ongoing needs.
The moving checklist joins the pet timeline to the household move. Use the weather guide for historical heat and rain context, and the emergency guide for home-risk questions.
Questions people ask
Is an ordinary private vaccination record enough for entry?
MAPA lists an official CVI or an accepted official pet passport from the origin veterinary authority. Ask that authority for the Brazil-specific document and applicable requirements.
When does the 21-day rabies wait apply?
The ordinance applies it to a first or lapsed vaccination before departure from the exporting country. Ask the veterinary authority to apply the animal's age, history and any exemption.
Is the clinical exam timed from arrival in Aracaju?
The published rule places it within 10 days before CVI issue. Use the certificate event rather than replacing it with the arrival date.
Does a Brazilian entry document guarantee permission in a rental?
No. Airline carriage and the actual landlord or building rules are separate. Get the home's permission in writing before committing to the lease.
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Sources and how we check them
Sources and how we check them6 sources
Every figure on this page comes from the official or primary source listed here. We checked them in . Rules and prices change, so confirm anything important with the source before you act on it.
- Valor, Jardins rental detail 15805 (opens in a new tab)
- Única, Aruana Prime Residence rental detail 1565 (opens in a new tab)
- Única, Pérolas da Atalaia rental detail 612 (opens in a new tab)
- Valor, Farolândia rental detail 15796 (opens in a new tab)
- MAPA Ordinance 741 of December 10 2024, dog and cat import requirements (opens in a new tab)
- MAPA current dog and cat entry requirements (opens in a new tab)