Moving with Pets and Animals to Switzerland

Does the cat need extra vaccinations? Can a Rottweiler be imported? How to bring pets to Switzerland...

The Swiss Federal Veterinary Office (FVO) (Bundesamt für Veterinärwesen BVET or Office Vétérinaire Fédéral OVF) provides comprehensive information, in English, on the importation and exportation of all animals: dogs, cats, birds, fish, and more.

• Comprehensive information for all sorts of pets travelling to or from Switzerland

Importing domestic cats, dogs and ferrets

Import regulations differ depending on if the animal is coming from a EU country, a country with low risk for rabies, or one at high risk.

• The Federal Veterinary Office (FVO) provides detailed information bringing pets to Switzerland

In addition to that, each canton in Switzerland has its own laws regarding ownership of dangerous dogs and import restrictions may apply.

• Moving Pets: EU
• Moving Pets: Non-EU
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