Pet Transport from Switzerland to India
Shipping a dog or cat from Switzerland to India rewards owners who start planning early. Plan on roughly 4-8 weeks; the checklist is clear and the timing is manageable. No routine quarantine applies as long as every requirement is met. You will not need a …
The Switzerland to India import process
Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.
Responsible: Your Swiss veterinarian
Responsible: FSVO-authorised vet + cantonal office
Responsible: You or agent
Responsible: India AQCS
What your pet needs to enter India
Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.
What this route typically costs
Critical points
Your pet must arrive at one of only 5 approved Indian airports: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, or Bengaluru. Do not book to other airports.
Switzerland is not EU. The Swiss pet passport alone is not sufficient -- an FSVO-endorsed health certificate is required.
Approved carriers for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.
India entry requirements at a glance
Getting the details right
Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.
Use an official, government-authorised vet for the health certificate, not just your usual clinic. Many destinations only accept certificates signed by an approved vet.
If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.
Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.