Medical certificate in Mexico City and fit-to-fly assessments

Medical certificate in Mexico City from $500 MXN (digital, validated by video call) or $800 MXN plus the consultation (in person). Also a Traveler Clinical Summary in English, a rapid influenza and COVID-19 test and the Traveler Package, at the clinic, at your hotel or by telemedicine.

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Traveler Package

New. Includes the consultation, the printed Travel Clinical Summary in English and, if the clinical assessment supports it, an in-person medical certificate. If the certificate is not appropriate, only the consultation and the summary are charged ($1,800 at Del Valle; $3,300 for a Zone A hotel visit). Price valid through 2026.

Setting Separately, at published fees Package
Del Valle clinic $2,600 $2,200
Hotel visit, Zone A, standard hours $4,100 $3,500
Other locations, zones or hours — Quote on WhatsApp

Prices in Mexican pesos (MXN).

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Medical certificates

Document Fee
Digital medical certificate
Validated by video call.
$500
In-person medical certificate
Plus the consultation or visit fee.
$800 + visit
Fit-to-fly certificate
In person only, because it requires a physical examination. Same fee as the in-person certificate.
$800 + visit

The fit-to-fly certificate is a medical certificate. It is issued only if the clinical assessment supports it. The final decision to carry the passenger rests with the airline, which may ask for its own medical form (MEDIF).1

Traveler Clinical Summary (in English)

A report in technical English with the current illness, diagnoses, treatment, course, prognosis and test results (including rapid tests), the content that the Mexican standard NOM-004-SSA3-2012 requires for a clinical summary.2 A negative rapid test does not always rule out infection; for example, rapid flu tests have limited sensitivity.3 It can be presented to immigration, airlines or insurers; acceptance depends on each airline or authority.

Format Fee
Printed
Detailed printed report. Delivered after the consultation, because it has to be printed.
$800 + visit
Digital
By email or as a PDF.
$500

Combo rapid test: influenza A+B and COVID-19

$800 MXN plus the consultation or visit fee. Materials included.

Documents for your travel insurance

Settings and hours

Setting Hours Fee
Del Valle clinic Monday to Friday, 5:00 to 8:00 pm (the 8:00 pm slot is for follow-up visits only) and Saturday, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm $1,000
Roma clinic $1,200
Polanco clinic $1,500
Santa Fe clinic $1,800
Telemedicine By appointment $700
Hotel visit 24 hours, subject to availability. Estimated arrival from 55 minutes, depending on the area. from $2,500

The hotel visit fee depends on the zone, the day and the time. Prices in Mexican pesos (MXN).

How to book

On WhatsApp at +52 595 109 3969 or online at cal.com/drcjortegaarenas.

This is not an emergency service. In an emergency, call 911 or go to a hospital emergency room.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a medical certificate in Mexico City?

The digital medical certificate costs $500 MXN and is validated by video call. The in-person certificate costs $800 MXN plus the consultation or visit fee.

Is a fit-to-fly certificate always issued?

No. It is a medical certificate and is issued only if the clinical assessment supports it.

What does the Traveler Package include?

The consultation, the printed Traveler Clinical Summary in English and, if the assessment supports it, an in-person medical certificate. It costs $2,200 MXN at the Del Valle clinic and $3,500 MXN for a hotel visit in Zone A during standard hours. Other locations, zones or hours are quoted on WhatsApp.

Will my travel insurance reimburse the visit?

It depends on your policy. For your claim you can use the prescription and, on request for an additional fee, the English-language Travel Clinical Summary.

When do I receive the Traveler Clinical Summary?

The digital version is sent by email or as a PDF. The printed version is delivered after the consultation, because it has to be printed.

Sources

  1. International reference (United Kingdom): UK Civil Aviation Authority. Assessing fitness to fly: guidance for health professionals. Accessed October 20, 2026. caa.co.uk
  2. Mexican Ministry of Health (Secretaría de Salud). NOM-004-SSA3-2012, on the medical record, section 4.10. Official Gazette (Diario Oficial de la Federación), 10/15/2012. dof.gob.mx
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests. Accessed October 20, 2026. cdc.gov

Written and reviewed by Dr. Cristóbal J. Ortega-Arenas, physician (UNAM), professional license 14848636. Last reviewed: October 20, 2026.

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