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To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on PetTravel.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given country may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to make arrangements to put the pet into quarantine, return the pet to the country of origin, or destroy the pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following the rules of the country you are visiting.

Pet Immigration Rules Switzerland

REGULATIONS FOR TAKING A PET DOG OR CAT TO SWITZERLAND

Switzerland does not quarantine healthy pets who meet the following requirements:

Your pet must be microchipped with a 15 digit ISO pet microchip. If your pet's microchip is not ISO 11784 compliant, you can bring your own microchip scanner.

ENTERING SWITZERLAND FROM A RABIES FREE COUNTRY or a COUNTRY WITH LOW INCIDENCE OF RABIES:

 Cats and dogs may be imported into Switzerland without a permit and quarantine if they are arriving from an European Union Country or a rabies free country.

Pets must be vaccinated against rabies and other diseases at least 30 days but not more than 12 months prior to entry. Shortly before traveling, a USDA (or CFIA) accredited veterinarian must then complete the Vaccination Certificate for Visiting Switzerland for endorsement by the USDA or CFIA if traveling from the United States or Canada. If you are not traveling from either of these countries, the Governing Authority of your country should endorse the forms. A copy of the Rabies Certificate should also be included.

EXCEPTIONS:

Certain animals can be imported without a rabies vaccination certificate: A border veterinary inspection is not required for animals that are accompanied, except when more than three animals are imported together.

ENTERING SWITZERLAND FROM A COUNTRY WITH A HIGH INCIDENCE OF RABIES In addition to the requirements above, your pet will need a Blood Titer Test 3 months prior to travel.

Click Here for Pet Passport Forms for visiting Switzerland

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Click Here for Pet Passport Forms for entering Switzerland from a country with a high incidence of rabies.

Failure to comply with these regulations will mean that your pet may be refused entry and the relevant authority in consultation with an authorized veterinarian can decide to return the pet home, or place the pet in quarantine at the expense of the owner or natural person responsible for pet, or as a last resort, without financial compensation, put the pet down where the return trip home or quarantine cannot be arranged.

All other pets (birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits) are not subject to the regulations in respect of the anti-rabies vaccination but may have to meet other requirements as to a limit on the number of animals and a certificate to accompany them in respect of other diseases. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.

VETERINARY CERTIFICATE
All countries have a unique veterinary certificates. This form differs from the International Veterinary Certificate issued by veterinarians in the United States. (APHIS 7001)

Find Veterinary Certificates for countries worldwide.

Switzerland requires an ISO pet microchip.

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