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São Paulo Guarulhos GRU

VIGIAGRO Federal Inspection in São Paulo, Brazil: where dogs go after landing, what to bring, and how collection usually works.

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VIGIAGRO Federal Inspection

Brazil's primary international airport for pet imports. VIGIAGRO conducts all animal import inspections. Dogs require a health certificate within 10 days of departure, valid rabies vaccination (30+ days old), an International Zoosanitary Certificate (CZI), and clearance from MAPA. No quarantine for dogs from most countries with current documentation.

Collection Point

VIGIAGRO is in the cargo terminal area. Accompanied pets clear at the arrivals customs area. Have all documentation ready including the CZI (International Zoosanitary Certificate).

Hours

VIGIAGRO: 24/7 at GRU

Dog-Owner Tip

IMPORTANT: Brazil requires the health certificate endorsed by your origin country's government vet AND by the nearest Brazilian consulate. This consular endorsement step is unique and catches many owners off guard — allow extra time. The CZI must be in Portuguese or with certified translation.

Facility map

Map the animal facility, not just the passenger terminal.

The critical address is usually the cargo, animal reception, quarantine or border-inspection facility. Use this as a starting map search, then confirm the exact entrance with the airline, facility or receiving agent before travelling.

  • AirportSão Paulo Guarulhos (GRU)
  • CitySão Paulo, Brazil
  • FacilityVIGIAGRO Federal Inspection
  • HoursVIGIAGRO: 24/7 at GRU
  • Phone+55 11 2445 2945
São Paulo Guarulhos airport location view

Before the flight

Send document scans early where the facility offers pre-checks, and confirm whether the airline treats your dog as cabin, checked baggage, AVIH or manifest cargo.

After landing

Wait for clearance updates. Cargo and animal reception facilities are often outside passenger terminals and may need a taxi, car or agent appointment.

What to carry

Bring photo ID, original veterinary documents, microchip details, airway bill numbers, agent contacts and a charged phone.