Export pet birds to Brazil: certificate 3979

Apply online to export pet birds like parrots, cockatoos, budgies and canaries to Brazil.

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
29 November 2018
Last updated
24 February 2023 — See all updates
Destination country:
Brazil
Commodity type:
Live animals
Certificate status:
Active

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes for certificate 3979.

Download a specimen certificate Export pet birds to Brazil: certificate 3979, version 2.

2. Apply online

You’ll need:

  • a Government Gateway account
  • a Defra account

If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts, and so will your official vet or inspector.

You must submit a Postcode Schedule (Live Animals) V3 with your application.

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Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector.

Read the accessibility statement for this service.

Applying online means you can:

  • see the status of your applications
  • always use the latest version of the EHC
  • copy existing applications

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

  1. Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes for certificate 3979.

  2. Download and fill in Export pet birds to Brazil: certificate 3979, version 2.

  3. Upload your application.

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on 03000 200 301.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on 02877442060.

Find out about call charges.

Published 29 November 2018
Last updated 24 February 2023 + show all updates

  1. Guidance notes updated regarding manual strikethroughs and alterations.

  2. The postcode schedule has been updated to version 3.

  3. Guidance notes updated - amendments made to section 5 regarding pre-export quarantine and clinical examination.

  4. Updated certificate and guidance notes now available.

  5. EHC status has been changed.

  6. EHC status has been changed

  7. The EHC status has changed.

  8. A Postcode Schedule has been added to the application requirements.

  9. First published.

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