09/01/2026
Important Update for Pet Owners Traveling from the U.S. to Mexico πΎπΊπΈπ²π½
If you are planning to travel with your dog from the United States to Mexico, please be aware that Mexico now requires a New World Screwworm Inspection Certificate.
This certificate must be issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian and confirms that your dog has been inspected and is free from New World Screwworm.
The certificate must be issued within 5 calendar days before entering Mexico.
Before traveling, make sure to review the official requirements and schedule the inspection with an accredited veterinarian.
π Official USDA information:
aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/us-to-another-country-export/pet-travel-us-mexico
π Find a USDA-accredited veterinarian:
vsapps.aphis.usda.gov/vsps/public/VetSearch.do
Please plan ahead to help avoid delays or problems at the border.
πΆ Safe travel starts with the right information.