Mexico pet health certificate
Health certificates for dogs and cats traveling to Mexico, by car or by plane, prepared by a USDA-accredited veterinarian.
What is needed
What you will need
Pet travel requirements can change, sometimes with little notice. We verify the current requirements for your pet, destination, and travel date rather than relying on an outdated checklist.
For travel from the United States to Mexico, requirements may include:
- A veterinary examination within the required travel window
- Required inspection or health documentation based on your pet’s species
- Current vaccination records when required by your airline or travel plans
- Any additional documentation required by the airline
- Planning for the requirements to bring your pet back into the United States
Airline requirements and government entry requirements are not necessarily the same. An airline may require documentation that Mexico itself does not.
Tell us whether you are driving or flying, your departure date, whether you are returning to the United States, and which airline you are using. We will help you determine what paperwork applies to your trip.
What we do
The timeline, then the paperwork
Dr. Omid Fazeli is a USDA-accredited veterinarian. We review your destination requirements, your pet’s vaccination and microchip history, and your travel dates, then help you through the required examinations, testing, documentation, and certification process.
The first step is getting the timing right. We work backward from your departure date to determine what your pet needs and when — including vaccinations, microchipping, blood tests, parasite treatments, health certificates, and other destination-specific requirements.
If your airline has provided a form, bring it with you. Airline requirements can be different from government entry requirements, so we review both.
Step by step
What to expect
Call with your travel details
Tell us your destination, travel date, whether you are flying or driving, and your airline if applicable. We check the current requirements for your specific trip.
Examination and documentation
We examine your pet and complete the required veterinary documentation. Some trips can be completed with a single appointment, while others require multiple steps or specific waiting periods.
USDA endorsement, if required
Some destinations require the completed health certificate to be endorsed by USDA APHIS before travel. We will let you know whether endorsement is required and guide you through that step.
Common questions
Questions we are asked
How far ahead should I schedule a visit for Mexico travel?
As soon as you know your destination and travel date. The examination itself is usually close to departure, but how close depends on current rules and on your airline, so it is worth checking early rather than the week before.
Do I need a certificate if I am driving?
Pet travel requirements can change, sometimes with little notice. Tell us whether you are driving or flying, your departure date, whether you are returning to the United States, and which airline you are using. We will help you determine what paperwork applies to your trip.
Is the airline's requirement the same as Mexico's?
Not necessarily. Airline requirements and government entry requirements are not necessarily the same. An airline may require documentation that Mexico itself does not. If your airline has provided a form, bring it with you.
Call us or schedule a visit
Call us with your questions, or to schedule a visit for your pet.
- Address
- 6937 Warner Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647 - Hours
- Monday – Saturday, 9 AM – 8:30 PM · Tue to 6 PMSunday: closed.
- Phone
- (714) 274-9305