Are you planning to move to Mexico with a dog or cat? Don't worry; we're here to help! Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you with moving to Mexico with pets!
Make sure your pet meets these basic requirements so you can begin the import process.
Mexico requires import documentation that your veterinarian must complete.
Once in Mexico, your pet may require ground transportation.
When bringing dogs to Mexico, or cats for that matter, it’s important to have them vaccinated and protected. These are our recommendations and requirements for moving to Mexico with pets:
Time frame: we recommend starting at least 30 days ahead
Pets entering Mexico must comply with certain requirements. Specifically:
To ensure your pet's entry into Mexico, it's important to ensure they're vaccinated against rabies and that their rabies vaccine is less than one year old. Additionally, other veterinary requirements and recommended vaccines include:
At this stage, we offer comprehensive templates to your veterinarian and answer any queries regarding the correct completion of all necessary forms. Our experts ensure that your pet's relocation process goes smoothly, and we make sure that all required paperwork is completed accurately and efficiently.
Ensure your pet obtains a health certificate for travel from a veterinarian within 10 days of transportation. If you're traveling from the United States, an APHIS-7001 health certificate is accepted, and if your veterinarian is USDA accredited, it does not need to be endorsed by the USDA.
Your pet should be transported with the following documents:
Once in Mexico, your pets may need to be transported by ground transportation. This would depend on several factors, including destination, current weather conditions, breed, and size of your pet.
While many people focus on air travel when moving pets to Mexico, it’s important to know that you may need ground transportation as well. Knowing all your options for flying to Mexico and ground transportation is the best way to be prepared for your trip.
Traveling with pets within Mexico may have certain restrictions, including flight limitations. Most airlines restrict travel to certain airports within Mexico and may not offer transit flights for pets.
Ground transportation may be the best option for moving to Mexico with pets in such cases. Airlines may also impose restrictions on flights within Mexico based on the following factors: