🇲🇽 Pet travel to Mexico: entry requirements (2026)
Bringing a pet to Mexico 🇲🇽 is relatively straightforward for prepared owners. No quarantine if all paperwork is in order. The essentials: ISO microchip, rabies vaccination and an official health certificate.
Microchip
Not required
Rabies
Required
Titer test (RNATT)
Not required
Quarantine
None
Import permit
Not required
Cabin / cargo
Cabin or cargo
Breed bans
None listed
Authority
SENASICA — Mascotas
Step-by-step requirements
- Implant an ISO 11784/11785 microchip first — it must be in place before the rabies shot to be valid.
- Get the rabies vaccination after the microchip. Wait at least 15 days before travel.
- Have your vet issue the health certificate: Health Certificate issued within 15 days of travel, endorsed by origin country authority (SENASICA may inspect on arrival).
- Book travel — pets fly in cabin (small pets) or cargo for this route. Confirm the airline's container rules.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the microchip have to come before the rabies shot?
Yes. For Mexico the rabies vaccination only counts if the ISO 11784/11785 microchip was implanted first. Always chip, then vaccinate.
Is there quarantine in Mexico?
No mandatory quarantine if your paperwork is complete and correct.
Can my pet fly in the cabin?
Yes, small pets in cabin; larger pets in cargo.
How long does preparation take?
Two to four weeks is usually enough if your pet is already vaccinated.
Are any dog breeds restricted?
No specific breed bans are listed for Mexico, but airlines may restrict snub-nosed breeds.