For many animal species, standard import regulations exist which are described in the relevant sub-chapter on the species in question. Please choose the relevant category in the navigation on the left side of this page. If these standard conditions can be met no animal health import permit from the FVO is necessary. More ..

Animal transports
"Commercial" transports must be carried out by transporters with "EU-approval" or "authorization" of the cantonal veterinary service - see also:

TRACES
Commercial imports must be dealt with the TRACES. This european veterinary information system provides informations for the veterinarian authorities regarding the traffic across borders of live animals, foodstuffs and animal by-products. Switzerland is fully integrated into the system.

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 forms:

Conservation of species 

If both types of permits (based on provisions of animal health and conservation of species laws) are needed for a particular import the formalities are coordinated within the FVO. The application form for a permit that would be necessary based on the laws on conservation is available (in German or French) on the page "Wild Fauna and Flora / CITES", or directly by the link  (in German, also available in French):

Genetically modified animals ..
..their import ist prohibited.  Exceptions are possible for the scientific research or for diganostical and therapeutical purposes.