Step-by-step timeline
D-60
Destination Microchip + rabies vaccination
Recommended
D-14
Departure Apply export health certificate (United States)
APHIS Form 7001 or destination country template — Valid: 30 days from issuance (destination may require shorter)
D-7
Departure Government endorsement
Required by most countries via VEHCS or mail; original paper must travel with animal
D-7
Departure Pre-departure clinical examination
Official vet health check within validity window
DEPARTURE DAY
Departure Departure day
Bring all original documents + copies. Confirm crate meets airline requirements.
Departure — United States
Authority
USDA APHIS Veterinary Export Trade Services
Certificate
APHIS Form 7001 or destination country template
Validity
30 days from issuance (destination may require shorter)
Fees
Tiered: 0 tests $101, 1-2 tests $160, 3-6 tests $206, 7+ tests $275. Vaccinations do not count. Service dogs free.
Restrictions
From 2026-07-17: Türkiye restricts dog/cat export from Texas and New Mexico
Transit
Direct flight — no transit stop.
Destination — Brazil
Rabies vaccine
≥21 days after vaccination
Certificate
CVI/e-CVI international health certificate
Airline constraints
No specific airline restrictions recorded for this route. Check with your chosen carrier before booking.
United States → 
Brazil