Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - If you have a four-legged family member and buy real estate in Puerto Vallarta, you will likely have questions about bringing your pet to Mexico. Luckily, moving to Mexico with a pet isn't particularly difficult, if you are prepared with all the necessary documentation for the Mexican Agricultural Office (SAGARPA) when you arrive at the airport.

Here is a current list of requirements for bringing a pet to Mexico:

• A current Certificate of Health from a licensed veterinarian;
• Dated proof of rabies vaccination;
• Proof that within the last 6 months, including the name of the specific product used, that your pet has been treated for parasite prevention and is free from external parasites.

In the case you arrive in Puerto Vallarta and something is amiss with your documentation, SAGARPA will assist you with bringing a veterinarian to the airport to examine your pet and certify any additional requirements or information missing from the health certificate.

However, after traveling, waiting at the airport for the vet is an added inconvenience and expense, so ensuring all your furry friend's travel documents are in order will get you to your Puerto Vallarta condo or home as quickly as possible.

Puerto Vallarta is a very pet-friendly city, and your loyal pal will love the laid-back lifestyle just as much as the rest of the family.

For further information about bringing your pet to Mexico, click HERE. For more Puerto Vallarta real estate and lifestyle tips from Tropicasa Realty, click HERE.

Since 1997, Wayne Franklin and his team at Tropicasa Realty have been a trusted name in Puerto Vallarta real estate. Tropicasa Realty is a regional representative of Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate and, with over 100 years of combined experience in real estate, all agents of the company are affiliated with AMPI as well as being International members of the U.S. National Association of Realtors. Wayne Franklin or any member of his knowledgeable team can be contacted in-person at their Romantic Zone Office - Pulpito 145-A at Olas Altas. While in PV they can be reached at (322) 222-6505 or by calling 866-978-5539 (Toll-Free) from the U.S.

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