Latin America
Pet travel to Salvador
MAPA/VIGIAGRO clearance at SSA — Bahia's Afro-Brazilian capital with dramatic coastline and colonial parks.
Clearance & Entry
What's required to enter.
- 1
MAPA import permit obtained before travel
- 2
Rabies vaccination (minimum 30 days before and not more than 12 months before entry)
- 3
Health certificate endorsed by USDA-APHIS or national competent authority
- 4
Internal parasite treatment 72 hours before departure
- 5
External parasite treatment 72 hours before departure
These are the official entry rules for Brazil.
Read our step-by-step compliance guide covering every document, timing window, and government contact for Brazil.
Brazil requires the CVI to be issued by the official veterinary authority of the export country, not just any vet. No titre test required. Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) customs (MAPA/VIGIAGRO inspection post) handles all pet arrivals. We coordinate advance permit filing and airport reception.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Salvador.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Salvador.
Permit Filing
Our team files all import permits and advance notifications on your behalf, tracking approval status in real time.
Veterinary Coordination
We work with your vet or our partner clinics to issue compliant health certificates timed precisely to departure.
Airport Concierge
A dedicated chaperone manages customs inspection, APHIS or border authority clearance, and handover at destination.
Local Logistics
Getting your pet into Salvador.
Salvador Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International (SSA) handles some international routes. Non-Brazilian pets usually clear MAPA/VIGIAGRO at GRU before connecting to Salvador. We manage routing and documentation end-to-end.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
21–45 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Salvador.
Suite Vista Mar
Suite Vista Mar allows dogs of any size for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.
Edf Expresso 2222
This 1-bedroom apartment in Salvador is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are welcome for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.
Hotel Pousada Acácia Da Barra
Hotel Pousada Acácia Da Barra is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.
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Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Salvador.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Salvador. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Salvador with your pet.
One of the biggest anxieties of pet travel is local transit. Here's everything you need to know before you land.
Public Transit
Salvador Metrô permits pets in carriers. Useful for Comércio–Lapa–Barra corridors. The Lacerda Elevator connects Cidade Alta and Cidade Baixa.
Private Cars
Taxi and ride-share essential for Barra, Ondina, and Itapuã districts. We coordinate vetted pet-friendly transfers across the city and to the airport.
On Foot
Pelourinho's cobblestone streets and the Barra promenade are best experienced on foot. We provide maps of the most dog-welcoming routes and shaded resting spots.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Salvador, with your dog.
Shopping Paralela
Shopping Paralela is dog-friendly. This shopping center in Salvador has a cool space where your pet can hang out, the Pet Park. The park is free to
8544 Avenida Luís Viana, Salvador, BR, 41730-101
Shopping da Bahia
Shopping da Bahia is pet-friendly. Dogs with a maximum height of 60 cm who weigh less than 25kg are allowed inside this mall in Salvador. They also
148 Avenida Tancredo Neves, Salvador, BR, 41100-800
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Pet-Friendly Dining
Eat out, dog in tow.
Verified dog-welcoming restaurants, cafés, and markets in Salvador. Policy notes confirmed by our local team.
Terrace Dining
Amado
Comércio Waterfront
Panoramic bay-view terrace — dogs welcome at outdoor tables with advance notice.
Casual
Bar Zulu
Barra
Casual outdoor seating on the Barra beachfront; dogs welcome at outside tables.
Market
Feira de São Joaquim
Água de Meninos
Bahia's largest open-air market — dogs welcome throughout the outdoor sections.
Supply & Stores
Pet food & supply stores
Premium Pet Boutique
Pet Shop do Bairro Salvador
Av. Oceânica 990, Ondina, Salvador
Premium pet nutrition and accessories; sea-facing location ideal for post-beach supply runs.
Big Box
Cobasi Salvador Shopping
Av. Tancredo Neves 3133, Caminho das Árvores, Salvador
Full range of prescription diets and grooming services.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Clínica Veterinária Cheirinho de Gato
Export Clinic
VetSalvador Clínica
Boarding & Daycare
Lar dos Animais Salvador
R. Prof. Aristides Novis 80, Federação, Salvador
3 km from hotel district
Mon–Sun 7:00–19:00
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Local Intelligence, Pre-loaded
Vetted stays, pet-safe transit routes, and emergency contacts, all curated for Salvador and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Salvador.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
