Latin America
Pet travel to Mexico City
SENASICA import compliance with direct airport coordination at AICM.
Clearance & Entry
What's required to enter.
- 1
Rabies vaccination current (dogs and cats)
- 2
Health certificate issued within 10 days of travel
- 3
SENASICA sanitary import form (completed in Spanish)
- 4
External parasite treatment within 5 days of travel
- 5
Internal parasite treatment within 6 months
These are the official entry rules for Mexico.
Read our step-by-step compliance guide covering every document, timing window, and government contact for Mexico.
AICM airport SENASICA inspection is quick for compliant documentation. Mexico does not require microchipping by federal law, but we recommend ISO chip for full traceability. We file the SAGARPA forms and coordinate bilingual compliance.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Mexico City.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Mexico City.
Permit Filing
Our team files all import permits and advance notifications on your behalf, tracking approval status in real time.
Veterinary Coordination
We work with your vet or our partner clinics to issue compliant health certificates timed precisely to departure.
Airport Concierge
A dedicated chaperone manages customs inspection, APHIS or border authority clearance, and handover at destination.
Local Logistics
Getting your pet into Mexico City.
Benito Juárez International (MEX) hosts the SENASICA inspection office at the live-animal import area. Inspection is quick for compliant bilingual documentation. Felipe Ángeles Airport (NLU) is the newer facility 50 km north; we recommend MEX for pet arrivals due to established SENASICA infrastructure.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
7–14 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Mexico City.
Hotel Park Nilo Reforma
Hotel Park Nilo Reforma allows dogs of any size for no additional fee. Sorry, no cats.
2BR Apartment JM 1407
This 2-bedroom apartment in Mexico City is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are welcome for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.
Boutique Hotel and Gallery in San Angel Inn
Boutique Hotel and Gallery in San Angel Inn is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.
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Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Mexico City.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Mexico City. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Mexico City with your pet.
One of the biggest anxieties of pet travel is local transit. Here's everything you need to know before you land.
Public Transit
The Mexico City Metro permits dogs in carriers only. Above-ground Metrobús is more flexible. Uber operates extensively and is the most practical option for most travellers with pets.
Private Cars
Our CDMX network covers all major colonias including Polanco, Condesa, and Roma. Pre-screened drivers with pet-cleared SUVs; airport pickup coordinates with SENASICA clearance.
On Foot
Condesa and Roma are supremely walkable neighbourhoods. We map the quietest tree-lined routes between parks, including off-lead sections in Parque México and Chapultepec.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Mexico City, with your dog.
Parque de los Venados
Parque de los Venados is pet-friendly. This urban park is home to beautiful gardens, large fountains and a famous Pancho Villa statue. You'll also
División del Norte, Esq. Municipio Libre ,Del. Benito Juárez., Mexico City, MX
Bosque de Chapultepec
Bosque de Chapultepec, or Chapultepec Park, is a pet-friendly recreation area in Mexico City, MX. The oldest and largest urban park in Latin America
Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, MX, 00000
Antara
Antara is a pet-friendly open-air mall in Mexico City, MX. Your leashed furry friend is welcome to join you in all outdoor common areas. Most stores
843-B Av. Ejército Nacional Mexicano, Mexico City, MX, 11520
Xochimilco Embarcaderos
Xochimilco Embarcaderos is a historic canal system in Mexico City, MX, home to pet-friendly gondola tours. Hop in a gondola with your pup and tour
Av. Nuevo León S/N, Caltongo, Xochimilco, Mexico City, MX, 16090
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Want more to do with your dog? Our experts plan the perfect itinerary in Mexico City.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Centro Veterinario México
Export Clinic
Clínica Veterinaria Polanco
Boarding & Daycare
Hotel para Mascotas CDMX
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We handle the flights, the veterinary compliance, and the door-to-door logistics. Tell us where you're starting from, and we'll calculate the route to Mexico City.
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Mexico City: permits, vet appointments, and health certificates timed precisely to your departure window so nothing expires before you board.
Local Intelligence, Pre-loaded
Vetted stays, pet-safe transit routes, and emergency contacts, all curated for Mexico City and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Mexico City.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
