VEHCS / USDA turnaround times?

Posted by chicosalvador@reddit | expats | View on Reddit | 3 comments

Hello all,

Any recent experience with VEHCS turnaround times? I've requested the health certificate for my 4 cats to travel from the US to Brazil via a local vet in DC (District Vet Hospital). They've submitted the request on 03/25/25 and the endorsement has not come thru yet. No easy way to check it yourself. Soc is reputable as per my check.

It's a green banner country (everything is electronic) and I've had to postpone my trip as we are required to do it within 10 days of the trip and 4 business days have passed. Doc says "nothing we can do". Anyone in the same situation?

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henryorhenri@reddit

I have no info, just commiserating. We just had our appointment yesterday for Thailand, which is an orange banner (stamped original required) and I'm nervous as heck... so I hope yours comes through soon and mine is on time for our flight!

chicosalvador@reddit (OP)

Quick update, we got the certificate issued today... but it was hell. I was able to talk to VEHCS customer service today and the lady was nice. The certificate had been endorsed in the morning but the vet had not checked - called them to get me the cert number. We had to reschedule our trip to Thursday but all worked out fine, despite the delay.

Thanks for your reply, I found the contact info because of your comment and I'll be calling to follow up if we don't get it on time. Good luck on your move/trip!