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Dogs, cats and ferrets imported for commercial purposes from the EU

Professional imports of dogs, cats and ferrets from the EU into Switzerland must be done by registered importers using the TRACES system. Private persons travelling with dogs, cats and ferrets as pets please use the link in the box in the right column.

General conditions - import bans - TRACES

Import of dogs, cats and ferrets for commercial purposes

Animals imported for commercial purposes are examined by an official veterinarian in the country of origin. This veterinary officer certifies the health of the animals in the electronic TRACES reporting system using TRACES "Certificate 2012/112(92/65)EI Animals from holdings (ungulates, birds, lagomorphs, dogs, cats and ferrets)" (see download). This serves to notify the authorities in Switzerland about the importation. The printed certificate must accompany the animals when they enter the country.

Certificate 2012/112(92/65)EI Animals from holdings (ungulates, birds, lagomorphs, dogs, cats and ferrets)
Last modification: 28.03.2012 | Size: 76 kb | Type: PDF

Essentials at a glance

1. Protection against rabies
Have your animal vaccinated at least 21 days before entering Switzerland. If a booster vaccination has been given within the validity period of the first vaccination, the waiting period does not apply.

2. Identification
Your animal must be identified - with a microchip or a tattoo (valid until 2011). Swiss dogs must also be registered in the ANIS database. Anyone who definitively imports a dog into Switzerland from abroad must have it registered in the ANIS database by a veterinarian within 10 days.

3. Pet ID
The animals must be accompanied by a correctly completed pet ID.

4. No dogs with docked ears and/or tails
See details in the following document:

Docked dogs – questions and answers
Last modification: 05.03.2008 | Size: 29 kb | Type: PDF

Regulations in detail

Importing dogs-cats-ferrets from the EU
Last modification: 07.08.2012 | Size: 156 kb | Type: PDF

Exceptions

If there are no standard conditions for a given species or if these cannot be met, then contact the Federal Veterinary Office (FVO) before the import.

Exceptions can be granted only in a few cases, e.g. if dogs or cats can not be vaccinated for medical reasons or for puppies between 3 and 4 months old who must be transferred before the end of the necessary waiting period.

Please use the following application form:

07/23 application form for permit to import dogs, cats and ferrets from the EU
Last modification: 30.03.2007 | Size: 16 kb | Type: PDF

To leave a message for specialist staff: info@bvet.admin.ch

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