Pet entry requirements: Cat → Mexico
These are the requirements for entering Mexico with a cat, based on a departure from Germany/the EU. Requirements can change — always confirm with the relevant authority before you travel.
🔴 Required
Rabies vaccination Required
Yes – valid rabies vaccination (animals >3 months)
Minimum age / young animals Required
Valid rabies + distemper required (pet ~12 weeks).
Parasite treatment Required
Yes – internal & external parasite treatment within 6 months
Health certificate Required
From non-US/Canada: health certificate, valid ≤15 days
🟡 Recommended
Import permit Not required
No permit; OISA inspection on arrival
Microchip Not required
Not required (ISO recommended)
Rabies titer test Not required
No
Other tests Recommended
Certificate with rabies + distemper (min. 15 days prior)
Quarantine Not required
None if compliant
🐾 Local rules (in-country)
These apply on the ground in the destination country — to everyone, not as an entry condition — and depend on the breed and situation (e.g. public transport, listed breeds).
Breed restrictions On site
No known breed bans at national level
⚠️ Notes & grey zone
Notes
Requirements identical for dog and cat
Related destinations in the Americas
Argentina · Aruba · Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba · Brazil · Canada
Airlines flying this route
From data on flown routes — not a pet-policy guarantee. Check the airline's own pet policy before booking.
Lufthansa
Check this route & airlines in detail →Authority: SENASICA / SADER (OISA)
Read at the responsible authority on 16/09/2026. 📄 Official source ↗
Check your specific route & airlines →For informational purposes only. Regulations change frequently — verify with the relevant authorities before travel.