Import Authorization

Workflow steps

1. Import Intent
   Brazil is the LARGEST Latin American medical cannabis market. Two distinct import pathways exist: personal use (simpler) and commercial sale (requires full ANVISA product registration).
   • ANVISA import authorization
   • Personal use: doctor letter + online form
   • Commercial: ANVISA product registration required
2. Personal use or commercial?
   ANVISA provides two distinct pathways. Personal use authorization is simpler and faster. Commercial import requires full product registration.
3. Personal Use Import — Simplified pathway
   Doctor letter + ANVISA online form. Processing approximately 30 days. For individual patient import only — not for resale.
   • Doctor's letter/prescription
   • ANVISA online import authorization form
   • Product specifications (name, THC/CBD content, quantity)
   • Processing: ~30 days
4. Commercial Import — Full registration required
   Commercial import requires ANVISA product registration (see Product Registration workflow). Only ANVISA-registered products may be imported for commercial sale.
   • ANVISA product registration (see product-reg)
   • ANVISA import authorization per shipment
   • GMP certificate from manufacturing country
   • Brazilian sponsor/importer entity
5. Brazilian Customs Entry
   Customs clearance with ANVISA import authorization. ANVISA and Receita Federal (Brazilian IRS/Customs) both involved.
   • ANVISA import authorization (original)
   • Commercial invoice and shipping documents
   • GMP certificate
   • ANVISA may conduct sample inspection
6. Import Cleared ✓
   Cannabis product cleared for entry into Brazil. Personal use: delivered to patient. Commercial: distributed to licensed pharmacies.