Moving With Pets To Switzerland

Pets are welcome in switzerland but there are strict regulations for bringing pets into the country especially regarding health and transportation.

Moving with pets to switzerland. Microchipping vaccination and certificates. Keep an eye out for leash signs. There are a few differences we will point out. If you plan to take a pet to switzerland it s important to check the latest swiss regulations.

Dogs are welcome on hiking trails i lived in switzerland for two years and literally never saw a no dogs sign in an outdoor space so plan on taking some amazing nature walks which is what switzerland is known for obviously. Cannot be brought in to sell and a maximum of only five animals may be imported. Permits are needed for all mammals many birds and some fish. No other form of identification is acceptable.

Relocating pets to switzerland pets can be relocated into the country albeit certain conditions apply. Written documentation rabies certificate may be requested upon arrival in the eu showing that the mother was vaccinated for rabies before the birth of the young pet animal and that the mother s rabies vaccination has not expired. The microchip used should comply with iso standard 11784 or annex a to iso standard 11785. Find out more about this here or give us a call on 01725 551124 to chat more about this.

For pets entering switzerland all the necessary treatments and steps are the same for those pets traveling to switzerland or moving with you. A veterinary certificate must be obtained unless re importing a swiss animal. Animals must be imported as a pet i e. The pets must undergo the same inspections for switzerland as they would for any other country in the eu.

How to start the process of moving your pet to switzerland each pet shall be identified by means of a microchip. The young pet animal is traveling with its mother on whom it is still dependent nursing. Your pet will need an eu pet passport before travelling to switzerland. Taking pets to switzerland the process of taking your dog or cat to switzerland is very similar to that of the european union with some additions as below.