Travelling with pets to Mexico
Here’s the current process for taking pets (dogs or cats) from Canada or the USA into Mexico (2025): 🐾 Requirements 1. Health Certificate No longer required for cats and dogs from the U.S. or Canada. Mexico’s animal health authority SENASICA (part of SAGARPA) accepts pets arriving without a health certificate, provided they appear healthy. 🛬 At the Mexican Border or Airport When you arrive: SENASICA officers (OISA) will inspect your pet. They check for: Clear eyes, coat, skin, and paws (no parasites, sores, or illness) Proper carrier or crate If your pet looks healthy, they’ll issue a free import certificate on the spot. 🧼 Carrier / Crate Rules Must be clean and free of bedding, dirt, or seeds. Bring a leash and collar for inspection. If the crate has food, only sealed commercial pet food (up to one day’s ration) is allowed. 💉 Vaccinations (Recommended but not checked at entry) Even though no paperwork is required, you should have: Rabies vaccination (given at least 15 days before ...