Latin America
Mexico
Entering "Mexico": what you need
Mexico's requirements (SENASICA) depend on the country of departure. From the US and Canada a simplified process applies (dogs from the US need only a USDA-accredited veterinarian's screwworm/Cochliomyia hominivorax inspection document; from Canada, only an on-arrival physical inspection, no certificate). From every other country, including Russia, a Certificado Zoosanitario para Importación (CZI) is issued at the SENASICA desk right at the arrival airport. No rabies titer test is required regardless of origin.
Vaccinations
The rabies vaccination just needs to be currently valid on arrival (puppies under 3 months are exempt). SENASICA sets no minimum number of days between the vaccination and travel — only that it hasn't expired.
Rabies titer test
Not required for entry into Mexico.
Documents
From countries other than the US/Canada — a Good Health Certificate (Certificado de Buena Salud), valid no more than 15 days from issue, stating the rabies vaccination date and internal/external deworming within the past 6 months; on arrival, this backs a Certificado Zoosanitario para Importación (CZI) issued at the airport's SENASICA desk — the form (FF-SENASICA-003) can be downloaded ahead of time or obtained on the spot. For dogs from the US — a USDA-accredited veterinarian's New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) inspection document, issued no more than 5 days before travel (cats are exempt from this); no health certificate or vaccination record is otherwise needed. From Canada, no certificate at all — just an on-arrival inspection.
Entry notes
No quarantine. The carrier must not contain bedding, diapers, newspaper, sawdust, rags, toys, treats, or anything made from ruminant-origin material — these are confiscated on inspection, and the carrier itself gets a preventive spray treatment. If ectoparasites are found on inspection, the owner pays for on-the-spot treatment.
Sources: SENASICA — Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria, gob.mx (verified Aug 2026)
Verified: August 26, 2026
This information is for reference only and does not replace advice from an embassy, veterinary authority or airline. Rules change — always verify with official sources before you travel. Never give your pet a sedative or sleep medication before a flight without a veterinarian's prescription — pressure changes at altitude can make it fatal.
Hani Walk — walk tracking, a digital pet passport and vaccination reminders, always at hand in the app.