Latin America
Pet travel to Belo Horizonte
MAPA/VIGIAGRO clearance at CNF — Minas Gerais's cosmopolitan capital with off-lead mountain 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. Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF/Confins) 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 Belo Horizonte.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Belo Horizonte.
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 Belo Horizonte.
Confins International (CNF) is Belo Horizonte's main international airport. Pets arriving from outside Brazil typically route through GRU for VIGIAGRO clearance, then connect to CNF. We manage the full permit-to-delivery chain from origin.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
21–45 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Belo Horizonte.
Pousada Caminhos de Minas Belo Horizonte
Pousada Caminhos de Minas Belo Horizonte allows dogs of any size for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.
Entire Apartment on the Penthouse with Pool
This 1-bedroom apartment in Belo Horizonte allows 2 dogs of any size for no additional fee. Cats are also welcome.
Single Flat Pousada Pampulha
Single Flat Pousada Pampulha is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are welcome for no additional fee.
Paws en Route
Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Belo Horizonte.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Belo Horizonte. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Belo Horizonte 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
BHTRANS BRT and MOVE bus rapid transit accept pets in carriers. The metro Linha 1 is efficient for Centro–Savassi movement.
Private Cars
Taxi and ride-share for Pampulha Lake district, Mangabeiras, and Confins airport. We coordinate vetted transfers with advance pet notification.
On Foot
Savassi and Santa Tereza are compact walkable neighbourhoods. We provide maps of shaded routes, dog-friendly plazas, and permitted park entrances.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Belo Horizonte, with your dog.
Boulevard Shopping
This Shopping Mall is pet-friendly. They offer a dog cart to small dogs under 22lbs, allowing the customer to walk with their pooch. Larger pets are
3000 Avenida dos Andradas, Belo Horizonte, BR, 30260-070
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Want more to do with your dog? Our experts plan the perfect itinerary in Belo Horizonte.
Pet-Friendly Dining
Eat out, dog in tow.
Verified dog-welcoming restaurants, cafés, and markets in Belo Horizonte. Policy notes confirmed by our local team.
Terrace Dining
Xapuri
Pampulha
Sprawling garden restaurant with shaded outdoor tables — dogs welcome with advance notice.
Market
Mercado Central Terrace
Centro
Open-air sections of BH's famous covered market; dogs welcome in exterior seating areas.
Casual
Bar do Salomão
Santa Tereza
Classic BH botequim with sidewalk tables; dogs welcome outside as per Minas Gerais bar tradition.
Supply & Stores
Pet food & supply stores
Premium Pet Boutique
Mundo Animal Savassi
R. Fernandes Tourinho 488, Savassi, Belo Horizonte
Premium nutrition and accessories; informed staff covering altitude and tropical climate pet care.
Big Box
Cobasi BH Shopping
Av. dos Andradas 3000, Santa Efigênia, Belo Horizonte
Full prescription diet range and on-site veterinary consultation available.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Pet Specialist Hospital Savassi
Export Clinic
Clínica Veterinária Pampulha
Boarding & Daycare
PetHotel BH
R. Aimorés 698, Lourdes, Belo Horizonte
1.5 km from Parque Municipal
Mon–Sun 7:00–20:00
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We handle the flights, the veterinary compliance, and the door-to-door logistics. Tell us where you're starting from, and we'll calculate the route to Belo Horizonte.
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Belo Horizonte: permits, vet appointments, and health certificates timed precisely to your departure window so nothing expires before you board.
Local Intelligence, Pre-loaded
Vetted stays, pet-safe transit routes, and emergency contacts, all curated for Belo Horizonte and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Belo Horizonte.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
