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Flying to Mexico with a pet

Requirements reviewed: April 2026 · Official authority: SENASICA — Mexico pet import requirements

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Entry requirements at a glance

Microchip
Not required
Rabies vaccine
Required. Rabies vaccination must be current and documented. Record must include breed, age, sex, color, and owner's name.
Health certificate
Health certificate from a licensed vet required, issued within 15 days of travel. Certificate must note the pet is free from visible signs of disease and has been treated for parasites.
Rabies titer test
Not required Not required.
Quarantine on arrival
None if all requirements are met None if requirements are met.

Step-by-step process notes

Mexico's requirements are relatively straightforward from the U.S. The health certificate should be in Spanish or English; Mexican customs (SAT/SENASICA) may inspect it at the port of entry. Some airlines serving Mexico have their own pet policies that may be stricter. Keep vaccination records handy during entry.

Confirm with the official authority

This page summarizes Mexico's pet-import requirements as of April 2026. Pet-import rules change. Always verify with the official government authority before travel.

SENASICA — Mexico pet import requirements

Build your travel checklist

Use the Pet Travel Readiness tool to turn Mexico's requirements into a sequenced, dated checklist — microchip, vaccines, titer test wait period, and USDA health certificate window — from your travel date.

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Useful guides

USDA health certificate, step by step Microchip and rabies rules

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