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
Airlines Available from Switzerland
Swiss International Air Lines
Cabin and cargoLufthansa
Cabin and cargoAir France
Cabin and cargoBritish Airways
Cargo onlyKLM
Cabin and cargoEmirates
Cargo onlySingapore Airlines
Cargo onlyQantas
Cargo onlyDelta Air Lines
Cabin and cargoCathay Pacific
Cargo onlyExport 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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Switzerland
- Code: CH
- Airlines: 10 carriers