25/06/2026
✅🐶🐱 UPDATED DOG & CAT TRAVEL INFORMATION — U.S. TO MEXICO 🇺🇸➡️🇲🇽
📅 Latest Update: June 10, 2026 – 6:30 AM (Arizona Time) / 7:30 AM (Mexico City Time)
As of the latest information available from USDA APHIS and SENASICA, dogs and cats are currently being allowed to enter Mexico from the United States.
However, travelers returning to the United States with dogs should be aware of updated screwworm-related requirements.
Current guidance indicates:
• Dogs and cats may enter Mexico from the U.S.
• Dogs returning to the U.S. from Mexico require a Screwworm Freedom Certificate
• The dog must be examined by an authorized veterinarian in Mexico within 5 days of travel
• CDC Dog Import requirements may also apply separately
⚠️ Enforcement can change quickly and may vary by airport, airline, or BORDER CROSSING.
Before traveling:
✅ Verify directly with USDA / APHIS
✅ Verify with SENASICA
✅ Contact your airline if flying
✅ Schedule your dog’s inspection with an authorized veterinarian in Mexico before returning to the U.S.
Authorized Veterinarian Directory (Mexico):
https://www.gob.mx/senasica/documentos/directorio-de-mvra-en-clinicas-y-hospitales-veterinarios
USDA APHIS Dog Import Requirements:
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/another-country-to-us-import/dogs
📞 USDA APHIS Live Animal Import/Export Information
301-851-3300
📞 CDC Animal Importation Information
800-232-4636
❓Have you recently crossed the border with your dog? Were you asked for a screwworm certificate or any additional documentation? Let us know your experience below. Information is changing rapidly and traveler reports are helpful.
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