Fly a Maltese from Brazil to Portugal on British Airways
Step-by-step veterinary timeline and airline rules for flying a Maltese from Brazil (High-Risk) to Portugal under DGAV (Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária). Pre-filled in the calculator below—set your flight date to see your exact paperwork schedule.
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Min: 112d • Ideal: 126d
CRITICAL ALERT: This route requires 112 days minimum due to the 90-day Rabies Titer () wait, and your flight is in 60 days. Delay flight or face quarantine.
Your latest compliant veterinary start date was Sep 10, 2026. Arriving in Portugal without meeting the full 90-day Rabies Titer (FAVN) wait triggers border refusal, mandatory quarantine detention, or re-export at owner expense unless your pet already holds an active, microchip-linked rabies vaccination and endorsed FAVN blood test.
Based on 3.2 kg weight and British Airways rules, your Maltese must travel on an airway bill via IAG Cargo (Constant Climate / PetAir UK) (Soft Under-Seat Cabin Carrier) from Brazil to Portugal.
Step-by-Step Vet & Travel Schedule
Counting backward from Brazil (BR) Portugal (PT) arrival.
📅 On or before Thu, Sep 10, 2026
Implant or scan-verify a non-encrypted ISO 11784/11785 15-digit. Any rabies vaccination administered BEFORE the microchip implantation date is legally invalid for Portugal.
⚠️ Ensure the exact 15-digit barcode sticker is affixed to all vaccination and health certificates.
📅 No later than Fri, Sep 11, 2026
Administer WHO/WOAH-approved inactivated or recombinant rabies vaccine (pet must be >= 12 weeks old). Triggers 21-day primary immunity wait required by DGAV (Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária).
⚠️ Record vaccine manufacturer, product name, batch/lot number, administration date, and valid-until date.
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- Exact 24–120h tapeworm and parasite treatment times
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Side-by-Side Route, Customs & Airline Summary
Side-by-side comparison of MAPA Vigiagro (CVI) export steps, DGAV (Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária) import rules, and British Airways pet policies.
| Requirement | Origin (Brazil) | Destination (Portugal) | British Airways & Maltese |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabies Risk Tier | 🇧🇷 Brazil: High-Risk | 🇵🇹 Portugal: Controlled/Low-Risk | Requires 90-day blood test wait |
| ISO Microchip Rule | Scanned by MAPA Vigiagro (CVI) vet before rabies shot | ISO 11784/11785 15-digit | 15-digit barcode must match BA booking and health certificate |
| Rabies Blood Test (FAVN) | Origin tier: High-Risk | Required (>= 0.5 IU/mL, 90 days after blood draw) | Minimum 112 total days lead time |
| (Tapeworm) Rule | Given and timestamped before departure | General parasite check before export | Standard parasite check on health certificate |
| Government Health Certificate | Endorsed by MAPA Vigiagro (CVI) | EU Non-Commercial Pet Health Certificate (within 10 days) | Original signed certificate checked at British Airways counter |
| Cabin vs. Cargo & Breed Policy | Book pet space 30+ days ahead | Allows Cabin, Checked Hold (), or Cargo | Maltese (~3.2 kg): Soft Under-Seat Cabin Carrier |
Arriving in Portugal: Customs & Border Check
- Email arrival notice form to DGAV Lisbon (LIS) or Porto (OPO) Travellers' Point of Entry at least 48 hours prior to landing.
Frequently Asked Questions: Maltese (Brazil → Portugal)
Can a Maltese fly in the cabin on British Airways from Brazil to Portugal?
Manifest Cargo Required via IAG Cargo (Constant Climate / PetAir UK). Based on 3.2 kg weight and British Airways rules, your Maltese must travel on an airway bill via IAG Cargo (Constant Climate / PetAir UK) (Soft Under-Seat Cabin Carrier) from Brazil to Portugal.
How many days in advance do I need to prepare my Maltese to enter Portugal from Brazil?
Entering Portugal from Brazil (High-Risk) requires a strict biological minimum of 112 days and a recommended 126-day pre-clearance lead window via DGAV (Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária).
Does Portugal require a Rabies Titer Test (FAVN) or 24–120h Tapeworm treatment from Brazil?
Yes — Portugal mandates an approved FAVN/RNATT Rabies Titer blood test with a 90-day waiting period prior to arrival from Brazil. Ensure standard internal and external parasite clearance is documented on your health certificate.
When must MAPA Vigiagro (CVI) endorse the health certificate for Portugal?
Your accredited veterinarian must issue "EU Non-Commercial Pet Health Certificate" and obtain official government endorsement from MAPA Vigiagro (CVI) within 10 days prior to departure.