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Moving a pet from United States to Mexico

Here is the whole journey for your dog or cat, from the United States to Mexico: every document, in the order to tackle it, with how early to begin. Plan to start about a month before travel.

Into Mexico. Light requirements since the 2019 SENASICA simplification.

This is a rabies-controlled route. Some destinations add a blood titer and a waiting period, which is the single biggest driver of how early to start.

The documents, step by step

1. 1

   Rabies vaccination

   RequiredStart about a month before travel

   Mexico keeps it simple: a current rabies record is the main thing they look for.

   Current rabies vaccination on the certificate.

2. 2

   Health certificate

   RequiredStart about 10 days before travel

   A short health letter from your vet, noting your pet is parasite-free, is all SENASICA needs at the border.

   States the pet is healthy and free of external parasites.