PETS TO MEXICO? NOT A PROBLEM, WE GOT YOU!
Bringing your dog to Mexico can indeed be a rewarding experience, allowing you to explore the country together. However, it’s essential to plan carefully to ensure a smooth journey and compliance with all regulations. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the process.
Avoid mishaps!
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER TO MEXICO
When visiting Mexico, upon arrival, your pet will undergo a physical inspection to ensure there are no health risks.
It is important for you to know that this same procedure applies if you enter through a border area or on a cruise ship, and only remain for the duration of the trip.
When visiting Mexico, upon arrival, you must contact the official personnel from Senasica, who will conduct a documentary and physical review.
Here are the documents you must present (in original and copy):
- Certificate of Good Health (valid for a maximum of 15 days from the date of issue).
It must contain the following: - Issued by an official veterinarian with professional license number.
- Name and address of the exporter (COO) and the importer (destination address in Mexico).
- Date of rabies vaccination and its validity (exempt for animals under 3 months of age).
- Certify that during the pre-travel inspection, the animals were found to be clinically healthy.
- That the animals have been dewormed internally and externally within the six months prior and are free of ectoparasites.
Once you present this document, your pet will undergo a physical inspection. A SENASICA Officer (National Health Service, Agriculture and Food Safety and Quality) will examine your pet and pronounce him/her healthy enough to visit Mexico with you.
Animals must be in carriers with NO bedding. They will be rejected for open sores or any signs of illness.
The inspector checks for ticks and worms. If they are found, the animal will be detained or refused entry.
CONSIDERATIONS DURING PHYSICAL INSPECTION
- If ectoparasites are detected, you must contact a veterinarian of your choice, and any expenses incurred will be your responsibility for treatment.
- If ticks are found, personnel will send a sample to an official laboratory.
- The Agricultural Sanitary Inspection Offices (OISA) will hold your pet until obtaining laboratory results to rule out exotic specimens for Mexico or under a campaign.
- When there is a risk, Senasica will determine the measures to be applied. Any incurred costs will be your responsibility.
Bringing your dog or cat to Mexico can be a wonderful adventure with the right preparation. Always stay updated on any changes in regulations before your travel date to avoid any surprises. Happy travels!
TRAVELING WITH AN ANIMAL OTHER THAN A DOG or A CAT?
Traveling to Mexico with animals other than dogs and cats involves specific regulations and requirements.
SENASICA supports all tourists with an online consultation system that consists of a catalog of documents called zoo-sanitary requirement sheets. These sheets are established for goods of animal origin or intended for animals to prevent the entry of diseases and pests into Mexico.
Consult the Animal Health Import Requirements CLICK HERE
If the species is not registered in the Module, send an email to:
- [email protected]
- [email protected]
- [email protected] (aquatic species only)
Please make sure to include the following informatio in the email:
- Full name, RFC, CURP and address.
- Telephone number with area code
- Contact e-mail address
- Animal species and zootechnical function.
- Country of origin
- Country of departure
- Destination or final use of the merchandise.
- Additional information that you consider may provide technical and documentary support to your request.
- Customs office through which it would enter.
IMPORTANTS FACTS WHEN TRAVELING wITH PETS IN MEXICO
ACCOMODATIONS
Traveling with a pet often makes finding accommodations challenging. When searching on Booking.com and using the “pet-friendly” filter, options are limited to just a few, forcing you to accept whatever is available without many preferences like bed size or amenities. Hotels often have strict rules about pets, such as not leaving them alone or restrictions on furniture, which, while not always enforced, are important to know. In contrast, Airbnbs tend to be more flexible, usually imposing fewer restrictions as long as pets don’t cause damage or disruptions. Additionally, finding places to walk your dog can be difficult, especially in urban areas. My dog is picky about where she will go, often requiring long walks to find grass for bathroom breaks.
You can check our Pet Friendly Hotels and RV Parks Article CLICK HERE
Your Pet’s Temperament
Your pet’s temperament is crucial for travel compatibility. Consider how much outdoor time they need, as some cities are very dog-friendly, allowing access to beaches and restaurants. Additionally, think about whether your dog can stay alone in the hotel room while you explore the city or dine out.
It’s important to consider whether your dog gets along with other dogs, especially since there are often many street dogs in various locations. My dog is not friendly with other dogs, which makes it challenging to navigate cities or visit dog-friendly spots.
Traveling with Pets in Mexico for a Special and Unique Trip
Each trip is unique, and several factors influence the decision to bring your dog along. Consider the length of your trip—since mine was extended, I didn’t want to leave my dog with my parents in the US. Think about your activities as well; if you have an action-packed itinerary, like scuba diving twice a day for three days, it’s better to leave your dog at home or in a kennel. Conversely, if your plans involve relaxing at the beach or hiking, it may be a suitable trip for your dog.
ADVANTAGES
- Free
- Speeds up your entry into Mexico
- Valid for one year
- You won’t have to present a health certificate each time your pet enters the country.
To register your pet, you will need to digitize the following:
- Health Certificate: A letterhead certificate with the veterinarian’s license number (valid for 6 months; you won’t need to obtain it for each entry into Mexico until it expires).
- Current Rabies Vaccination: Valid for either 1 or 3 years, depending on what the veterinarian specifies.
- Internal and External Deworming: Valid for 6 months.
- Recent Photo of Your Pet: (JPG format).
- Copy of the Veterinarian’s License: Or equivalent document from the veterinarian who issued the health certificate.
Considerations for Your Registration
If you meet all the requirements, your application will be approved, and you must present your pet at the Agricultural Health Inspection Office (OISA) indicated in your application for a brief physical inspection, along with the documentation you uploaded to the system (original and copy).
If everything is in order, you will receive the PMVF, allowing you to enter the country with your pet.
If your application has any deficiencies, you will have an opportunity to address them.
If your application is rejected, you will need to generate a new request.
Upon Arrival in Mexico
You must contact the SENASICA personnel located at the OISA at your point of entry into the country for a physical inspection of your pet, and you must present your PMVF.
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You stated that all pet birds need to be quarantined for two weeks upon entering Mexico. Would this quarantine be in a facility, or a home quarantine. There are many different entry airports in Mexico. I’m trying very hard to find out how we can retire in Mexico, but our African Grays need to come with us.
Hi Lorna,
I understand completely. That is what kept my wife from moving to Mexico. You don’t abandon your children.
The quarantine would be at a government facility and it would be unpleasant for the bird, except on those rare occasions where the offical is also a birder lover.
Not to give you false hope, but you could get in touch with a bird vet (a rare breed) who might have some insight I don’t. Good luck.
Hi Mike. Do you know which airlines will let you take your pet parrot International (from New Jersey y to Guatemala) I called United and American Airlines and they informed me they don’t do this. Not sure how accurate this is.
Hello I have a pet Indian Ringneck(parakeet)
And I am wondering if I can bring him to Puerto Vallarta Mexico by plane from Toronto Ontario Canada with me?
Can you give me some updated information please?
I read on this website that birds are difficult to take to Mexico, but there was no explanation of why. I have an Amazona Finschi, or lilac crown Amazon parrot, that is native to Mexico and on the Schedule I endangered list. After numerous emails to SENSICA and SEMARNAT, I learned that while CITES allows for exceptions to a Schedule I animal if they were bred in captivity and not for commercial purposes (which would allow me a CITES permit), CITES also allows a country to have stricter laws, which Mexico does. Article 60 Bis 2.- No specimen of bird corresponding to the family Psittacidae or psittacidae, whose natural distribution is within the national territory, may be subject to extractive exploitation for subsistence or commercial purposes. Hope this helps and provides more details for anyone looking to take a psittacidae to Mexico.
Did I understand if you fly with your Cockatoo to Mexico there is no quarrentine?? It’s only if you drive?
I’d like to move to Baja California.