kimanjome Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Have my Temp visa in hand and will be driving SOB shortly. Would like clarfiication from those who have done so in the past 3-6 months. My Guia Paisano notes that I must have paperwork showing rabies and deworming up to date (already done). However, it also says I need a veterinarian's letter stating that my pets/cats are clinically sane to travel. In addition, I am told no bedding or toys can be provided. It was my understanding the last 2 ^ requirements were for air travel, and for those animals traveling via auto the requirements are not as stringent. Anyone can share on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Never in twenty years with scores of times driving into Mexico have I ever had an agent ask about my dogs except to marvel at them. They were always xoloitzcuintli, the hairless dogs of Mexico that I raised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Just crossed into Mexico with a dog last month.... "no body asked nothing"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo1 Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 I think you have the wrong info if you are using the Guia Paisano. It's for Mexican citizens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimanjome Posted December 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 The Giua Paisano was given to me by the Mexican Consulate after my visa was affixed to my passport. Here are just a few of the links that discuss the requirements for driving a pet dog or cat into Mexico: https://www.bajabound.com/before/pettravel/enteringmexico.php https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel/by-country/pettravel-mexico http://www.mexonline.com/mexpets.htm http://www.pettravel.com/immigration/Mexico.cfm https://www.mexperience.com/lifestyle/living-in-mexico/bringing-pets-to-mexico/ And this is just one quote which describes the process of bringing a pet across the border via car: "Either APHIS Form 7001 (pdf) Vet Health Certificate OR a certificate of good health issued by a veterinarian and printed on letterhead (handwritten documents are not accepted) in English and Spanish with the vet's professional license number or a photocopy of the license, and the vet's signature. Take the original and a simple copy. Proof of rabies vaccine administered at least 15 days before the pet's arrival in Mexico. The vaccination certificate should state when the vaccine was administered and how long it is valid, as well as the product name and lot number. When you arrive in Mexico with your pet, SAGARPA-SENASICA (Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food) personnel will conduct a brief physical inspection and verify that your pet is in compliance with the above requirements." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 I would follow the rules. We did. I believe in Murphy's Law 'cuz, sure enough, if you don't have the correct paperwork, they will ask for it and your entry will be delayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 “The Giua Paisano was given to me by the Mexican Consulate after my visa was affixed to my passport.” Just because an official provides you with paperwork does not mean it is necessary or applicable to you. However, I agree with Ferret. Have all the paperwork you might possibly be asked for. Chances are that if driving across you will not be asked for it. However, they CAN ask for it and the possible delay and hassle is not worth it. I have never heard of an inspection of dogs or cats being driven across the border. That is applicable to airport arrivals. Best of luck and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiko Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 We have been asked one time for pet vaccination documents at one bridge (Colombia) some 5 or 6 years ago, and that takes into account more than 50 crossings in that time period. Our vet is Dr. MS Word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 39 minutes ago, Kiko said: Our vet is Dr. MS Word. You could have used the one they wanted, Dr. Moore Dida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dboisclair Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 We crossed at Nogales two weeks ago and no issues. We always have our vet stuff all sorted out just in case, but the border guard ignored our dog when he opened the door to look inside the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modeeper Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 On 12/1/2017 at 8:17 AM, Ferret said: I would follow the rules. We did. I believe in Murphy's Law 'cuz, sure enough, if you don't have the correct paperwork, they will ask for it and your entry will be delayed. Of course you would! I guess my toilet training was a bit different. I have crossed maybe 20 times in the past 35 years. My dog has been my dog for about 12 years. Where I go he goes. The border guards at Otay (THE best crossing) practically know him by name. Papers to cross into Mexico? That's funny!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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