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United States
cat Regulations
Vaccinations
Certifications
Learn how to travel with your pets from the USA to Mexico.
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Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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Vaccinations
- Dogs from high-risk countries must be vaccinated against rabies at least 28 days before entry.
- Foreign rabies vaccination certificates must be endorsed by an official government veterinarian if used to apply for a CDC Dog Import Permit.
- Dogs entering from dog rabies-free or low-risk countries may not require rabies vaccination if traveling with proof of residency in a low-risk country for the past 6 months.
- U.S.-vaccinated dogs re-entering from high-risk countries must enter via a CDC-approved port with required documents.
Certifications
Learn how to travel with your pets from the USA to Mexico.
Watch on YouTube- Valid rabies vaccination certificate
- Recent photo of the dog
- Microchip number
- Travel itinerary
- Arrival at CDC-approved port of entry
- Must include dog’s date of birth or age
- Date of rabies vaccination and product information
- Date vaccination expires
- Name, license number, and signature of the veterinarian who administered the vaccine
- Issued by a U.S.-licensed veterinarian
- Must be valid at time of re-entry
- Include microchip number that matches the dog’s microchip
- Issued by a licensed veterinarian
- Document dog’s health status and vaccination history
- Dog inspected for screwworm within 5 days prior to travel
- Certification that dog is free of screwworm or was treated until free
- Signed by a full-time salaried veterinary official of the exporting country
Microchip
Required for dogs entering from high-risk countries. Microchip number must match documentation and vaccination certificate.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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All dogs entering the U.S. must meet CDC importation regulations. Requirements vary depending on the country of origin and rabies risk level. Dogs from high-risk countries must enter through CDC-approved ports. Some dogs require import permits, certificates, and proof of rabies vaccination.
Vaccinations
- Subject to health inspection at port of entry
- Must meet specific country-based disease control requirements
Certifications
Learn how to travel with your pets from the USA to Mexico.
Watch on YouTube- Issued within 30 days prior to travel
- Must confirm the bird is free from communicable diseases
- Include bird species, age, origin, and health status
- Submit Form 3-177 electronically prior to arrival
- Present documentation upon arrival
Microchip
Not required for birds, but species and band/ID may be noted in the health certificate.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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Birds imported into the United States are subject to regulations by USDA-APHIS, CDC, and FWS. Birds from certain regions may be quarantined upon arrival. Quarantine arrangements must be made in advance with a USDA Animal Import Center.
Import-Specific Links
USDA APHIS Bird Import Info CDC Bird Import Requirements US Fish & Wildlife Import GuideVaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
Learn how to travel with your pets from the USA to Mexico.
Watch on YouTube- Certify animal is free of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis and other diseases
Microchip
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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Import-Specific Links
CDC Amphibian Import InfoVaccinations
- Administered at least 30 days prior to entry
- Must be USDA-approved rabies vaccine
Certifications
Learn how to travel with your pets from the USA to Mexico.
Watch on YouTube- Issued within 10 days of travel
- Include rabies vaccination details
Microchip
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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Import-Specific Links
CDC Ferret Import InfoVaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
Learn how to travel with your pets from the USA to Mexico.
Watch on YouTube- Confirm the animal is healthy and parasite-free
Microchip
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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Import-Specific Links
CDC Hedgehog Import InfoVaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
Learn how to travel with your pets from the USA to Mexico.
Watch on YouTube- Issued within 30 days of travel
- Must state animal is healthy and disease-free
Microchip
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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Import-Specific Links
CDC Rabbit Import InfoVaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
Learn how to travel with your pets from the USA to Mexico.
Watch on YouTube- Include species, sex, age, and confirmation of good health
Microchip
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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Import-Specific Links
CDC Reptile InfoVaccinations
Not specified.
Certifications
Learn how to travel with your pets from the USA to Mexico.
Watch on YouTube- Issued within 10 days prior to travel
- Indicates the animal is free from infectious diseases
Microchip
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
