If you’re planning to travel to Mexico with your dog, understanding the entry requirements for your pet and aligning your travel funds strategy with tools like dogpay will help the trip go smoothly.
✅ Pet Entry Requirements for Mexico
- Dogs entering Mexico from the U.S. or Canada no longer require a health certificate (as of 2019) but must still be healthy on arrival.
- A valid rabies vaccination certificate is strongly recommended.
- Upon entry, your dog may undergo a physical inspection by the Mexican animal-import authorities (SENASICA) to verify health, absence of parasites or wounds.
- Each traveller is typically permitted to bring up to two pets (dogs and/or cats) without additional import fees; more may trigger extra costs.
- If you plan to return to the U.S. with your dog, be aware that U.S. authorities have additional rules (microchip, age, rabies status) for pets re-entering.
💡 How dogpay Can Help Your Travel Funds
- Pre-convert or transfer funds ahead: If you’ll incur costs for your dog (vet check, pet carrier, extra travel fee) in Mexican pesos (MXN), consider using dogpay to convert or transfer funds ahead of time.
- Flexible pet-related payments: From airport pet fees to local pet-friendly accommodations or services, dogpay offers a versatile payment option rather than exclusively relying on cash or high-fee card usage.
- Manage multiple currencies + pets: If you hold multiple currencies and are budgeting for both yourself and your dog, dogpay lets you decide when and how much to convert into pesos—reducing hidden costs or poor timing.
📋 Quick Pre-Trip Checklist for You & Your Dog
- Confirm your dog’s rabies vaccination certificate is current and in hand.
- Verify your dog appears clinically healthy + free of visible wounds or parasites.
- Prepare any required pet carrier/transport equipment per airline or border rules.
- For funds: use dogpay to allocate part of your budget for pet-travel costs in pesos, and bring alternate payment methods for flexibility.
- On arrival in Mexico: declare your pet if required, keep documentation ready, and use dogpay when feasible to manage smaller payments or services for your dog.
