United States
1-877-Pet-Move (738-6683)
International
Mexico
Attention: This information is to be used as general guidelines and may not be updated to meet the current requirements. Before you travel, be sure to contact the appropriate authorities for your destination country.
MEXICO PET TRAVEL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
Mexico is a pet friendly country and does not quarantine healthy pets arriving from countries which have a low risk of rabies such as the US & Canada.
1) All animals need to have Full Vaccinations:
Dogs: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, Leptospirosis, (DHLPP) and Rabies (must provide original rabies certificate).
Cats: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia (FVRCP), and Rabies (must provide original rabies certificate).
2) Vet Health Certificate (Form 7001): This is the standard Health Certificate to be filled out by your USDA accredited Veterinarian. Must be issued within 10 days of the flight. Certification by Mexican consular authorities is not required for the health or vaccination certificate. A permit fee is charged at the time of entry into Mexico.
Talk with your PetRelocation specialist about how to obtain the endorsements.
Veterinarians
Alcazar Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Daniel Karasik
Parque de Alcazar 1, Colonia Parque de la Herradura
Tel: 5291-3215 (also in case of emergencies)
GEOGRAPHICAL INFO
The land of the Salsa sauce, Aztecs, Guadalupe islands and 10 to 12% of world’s biodiversity, Mexico is located in North America and lies northeast of Guatemala. There are 31 states with a population of 103 million and is termed as a travelers paradise. Mexico has different landscapes from Deserts to ancient ruins and from snow capped mountain peaks to lonely beaches and colonial towns.
Capital: Mexico City
Currency: Mexican Peso ($)
Language: Spanish
Climate:
The climate of Mexico varies from the coastal plains to the high altitude destinations like Guadalajara. Most of the large cities of Mexico enjoy a temperate climate
Geography:
Mexico shares its borders with the US, Guatemala and Belize. It has two mountain ranges, which are a part of the Rockies but are known as the Sierra Madre Oriental and the Sierra Madre Occidental. Most of the central and Northern Mexico towns and cities are located on high altitudes
MEXPAT.COM, www.mexpat.com, is the official page of the MEXPAT, a popular expatriate social event held weekly in three different trendy locales around Mexico City. Like the event, the site strives to bring locals and expats together in Mexico`s largest city.
Yucatan Living, www.yucatanliving.com, is an online lifestyle blog for English-language readers about living and working in the Yucatan Mexico.
