BRINGING A FERRET TO BRAZIL

The process of bringing a ferret to Brazil from any place in the world need to starts with two different licenses: a license from IBAMA (Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis) and the second license is from the MINISTÉRIO DA AGRICULTURA authorizing to release the ferret at the airport.

IBAMA license:

Letter or/and license from the official breeder translated and validated and certified;

Certificate with the microchip number translated;

Official certificate issued by a recognized veterinarian clarifying that the animal is castrated and vaccinated against rabies, and translated to Portuguese;

REQUIRMENTS FOR CATS AND DOGS ENTERING THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

Health Certificates


A health certificate from your veterinarian is necessary, it should state that the animal has not been exposed to any communicable diseases, is healthy and when rabies shots are applicable to your pet that the shots are up to date. This certificate should be prepared within 10 days of travel. Rabies shots are considered up to date if they have been administered within the last year, but no longer than one year.