kazetobu asked:
I have 3 cats that I want to move to Mexico with. What do I need to do this? I’ve heard they need their most recent shots, but do I need to pay a fee as well? On a side note, does anyone know about bringing pet fish to Mexico?
Scott
I have 3 cats that I want to move to Mexico with. What do I need to do this? I’ve heard they need their most recent shots, but do I need to pay a fee as well? On a side note, does anyone know about bringing pet fish to Mexico?
Scott
Not sure if its the same in the US but in the UK cats need to be kept in a quarrantine for 6 months to be sure not to spread potential rabies. Dont know about fish though.
Comment by linnie — November 1, 2008 @ 2:18 pm
You don’t need much.
You’ll need…
1. a health certificate (issued by your vet) - should probably use an international health certificate (your vet will supply) as there is various necessary information on it.
2. rabies & distemper vaccines less than 1 yr old.
You can check out all the rules & regs at…
Don’t forget, if you’re flying, the airline may require a health certificate issued within a certain # of days (usually 14) - a good thing to check.
I can’t find any information on fish, but you can check out the main Aphis:Mexico page:
Worse comes to worse, call the embassy.
Comment by sarah — November 1, 2008 @ 11:04 pm
My cat is Mexican:) I got her from a friend and brought her here to Florida, and then I took her back when I went back (and now we’re back in the USA again).
Taking a cat to Mexico is quite easy, or at least it was for me.
I had all the required documents, but not a soul asked me for them!
When I went (2003), the Mexican consulate in Miami said we needed to have a U.S. Interstate and International Certificate of Health granted within the past 72 hours and then we also needed a document from the vet saying that all vaccines were up-to-date.
I do think, though, that there is a 2-pet limit as far as “large” (anything as big as a cat) pets go. You’ll have to get permission from the consulate for that third cat!
A pet fish, eh? Wow! I’m not sure–considering that you can have only so many ounces of liquid, I suppose you’d have to stow him away as well… I am sorry I can’t help you there!
Be sure to find a good vet once you get there–you’ll need evidence of good health and vaccinations from a Mexican vet upon re-entering the US (if you plan to return).
About the fees–I think I remember paying a “permit fee” upon entering the country… I don’t remember how much it cost, but I am pretty sure it was around $50… Again, call the consulate to make sure…
Have fun in Mexico!! I miss it!
Comment by Disco_Bear — November 5, 2008 @ 1:02 am