Each airline has their own rules about traveling pets internationally. Now the CDC has just released some very important new information for traveling with your dog to the United States. All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of rabies, according to new government rules.
Starting on August 1, 2024, dogs entering or returning to the United States must meet new, specific requirements depending on where they have been in the 6 months before entering the U.S. and where they received their rabies vaccines (if required).
Rabies and vaccines; If a country or political unit is not listed here, it is not considered high risk for importing dog rabies into the United States. Therefore, if the country is not listed, CDC strongly recommends vaccination against rabies, but the additional requirements for dogs from high-risk countries to enter the United States do not apply. MEXICO is considered low risk.
There is a lot of information on the website and it is a bit overwhelming. Luckily there is a DogBot! to help you get through the details by answering a series of questions.
PLAN AHEAD and FILL OUT THE NECESSARY FORM(s) here.
Written by Mexpat Realtors – July 2024
For matters pertaining to Puerto Vallarta Real Estate, Houses for Sale in Puerto Vallarta, Condos for Sale in Puerto Vallarta, Sayulita Real Estate, Zona Romantica Puerto Vallarta or the surrounding areas of Bahia de Banderas, Property Management Puerto Vallarta, or Puerto Vallarta Rentals, Mexpat Realtors is a great resource.
Call or contact us online at www.mexpatrealtors.com
English 
Spanish 
French 