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Pet Transport from Switzerland

Export Requirements

What you need to do before your pet can leave Switzerland.

Export Permit

Switzerland is not an EU member but participates in the EU Pet Travel Scheme for movement between Switzerland and EU/EFTA countries. An EU Pet Passport or equivalent is accepted. For non-EU/EFTA destinations, an export health certificate endorsed by FSVO is required.

Government Endorsement

FSVO endorsement required for non-EU/EFTA destinations

Switzerland participates in the EU Pet Travel Scheme. For EU/EFTA destinations, an EU Pet Passport is accepted. For other destinations, the FSVO-endorsed health certificate is required. We have guides for 10 routes from Switzerland.

Airlines Available from Switzerland

Swiss International Air Lines
Cabin and cargo
Lufthansa
Cabin and cargo
Air France
Cabin and cargo
British Airways
Cargo only
KLM
Cabin and cargo
Emirates
Cargo only
Singapore Airlines
Cargo only
Qantas
Cargo only
Delta Air Lines
Cabin and cargo
Cathay Pacific
Cargo only

Export requirements from Switzerland

Export Permit: Switzerland is not an EU member but participates in the EU Pet Travel Scheme for movement between Switzerland and EU/EFTA countries. An EU Pet Passport or equivalent is accepted. For non-EU/EFTA destinations, an export health certificate endorsed by FSVO is required.

Health Certificate: EU Pet Passport or FSVO-endorsed health certificate required depending on destination.

Government Endorsement: FSVO endorsement required for non-EU/EFTA destinations

Issuing Authority: Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO)

Last Verified: 2026-04-23

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