Do dogs from Mexico need papers?

CDC does not require general certificates of health for pets for entry into the United States. However, health certificates may be required for entry into some states or may be required by airlines. Check with officials in the state of final destination and with the airline before your travel date.



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Coming Home With Dogs You need to provide a certificate of rabies vaccination obtained within 12 months of your trip, but no less than 30 days prior to re-entry into the U.S. After presenting the document, your dog will have to pass a physical examination as well.

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Bringing a dog home to the United States from Mexico is much easier than you might expect. These days, many American rescue organizations have few dogs available for adoption, but there are thousands of dogs ready to be adopted in Mexico.

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NO: Dog can enter at any port of entry with a 6-month travel history statement and healthy appearance. Dogs that have NOT been in a high-risk country in the past 6 months are NOT required by CDC to present a rabies vaccination certificate.

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This dog may enter the US through any port of entry without proof of rabies vaccination because Mexico is NOT on the list of high-risk countries for dog rabies.

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Although Mexico does not require a health certificate to enter with your dog, it is always a good idea to have following documentation with you: An up-to-date rabies certificate. Some border crossing stations are asking for proof of a rabies vaccine. Vaccination record of vaccines and due dates.

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You probably have a plan for your own passport, but your animal companion needs one too. All pets traveling to and from the United States need a passport. Keep in mind, a “pet passport” in the U.S. refers to the extra documents you need to travel to other countries with your pet.

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