Last updated August 20, 2026 · Independent guide — not affiliated with USDA or SENASICA
JFK and Newark fly nonstop to Mexico City and Cancún, and the New York metro has the largest concentration of USDA-accredited veterinarians in the Northeast. Manhattan clinics that handle international health certificates are the fastest path — ask specifically for the NWS Inspection Certificate for Pet Dogs.
The requirement: since August 3, 2026, dogs entering Mexico from the US must carry an NWS Inspection Certificate signed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian within 5 days of arrival in Mexico. No APHIS endorsement is needed — the signed form is presented at the Mexican border or airport. Full guide here.
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Can't find an accredited vet in New York?
- Call clinics that advertise international health certificates — they're the most likely to have a USDA-accredited vet on staff.
- Ask the exact question: “Can a USDA-accredited veterinarian at your clinic complete the NWS Inspection Certificate for Pet Dogs going to Mexico?”
- Contact the New York USDA APHIS Veterinary Services office for a referral, per the official APHIS guidance.
- Download the form ahead of your appointment from the APHIS Mexico pet travel page — many clinics haven't seen it yet.
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