Pet Transport Brazil to Mexico: SENASICA and 2026 Requirements
The journey from Brazil to Mexico for a pet is straightforward to plan once the key dates are mapped out. This is one of the more straightforward routes, and roughly 4-6 weeks is usually enough. Pets …
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Responsible: Your vet in Brazil
Responsible: MAPA-authorised vet in Brazil
Responsible: SENASICA Mexico
Mexico entry requirements
Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.
Export requirements
What this route typically costs
Critical points
Bring the MAPA health certificate as a physical printed document. Mexico's SENASICA officers review documentation at the airport. The health certificate is your primary record.
Confirm your cargo airline's live animal acceptance policy before booking. Not all scheduled cargo services from Brazil to Mexico accept live animals on every routing.
Approved carriers on this route
| Airline | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| LATAM Airlines via Lima or Bogota | LATAM Cargo from GRU or GIG to Mexico City (MEX), routing via Lima (LIM) or Bogota (BOG). LATAM Cargo accepts pets as manifested cargo on this corridor. | Cargo Only |
| Aeromexico direct or via Bogota | Aeromexico operates GRU to MEX. Routing may be direct or via a connection. Aeromexico Cargo accepts live animals on this route. | Cargo Only |
| Copa Airlines via Panama City | Copa Airlines from GRU or GIG via Panama City (PTY) to MEX. Copa Cargo handles live animals with a single connection at PTY. | Cargo Only |
| American Airlines via Miami | GRU to MIA then MEX. American Airlines Cargo handles pets and MIA is a well-established live animal transit point for South American connections. | Cargo Only |
The rules for bringing a pet into Mexico
How to keep this move on track
Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.
Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.
Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.
Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.
Common questions about this route
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