Pet Transport from United Arab Emirates to Switzerland
Which Switzerland rules depend on a pet coming from the United Arab Emirates?
Switzerland sets different rules for 3 groups of countries, and the official wording does not settle on its own which group covers the United Arab Emirates. Check the group table in our Switzerland guide before you plan.
None of the Switzerland rules we have verified names the United Arab Emirates on its own.
The rules that apply to every pet entering Switzerland, whatever the origin, are listed with their official sources in our Switzerland guide.
What does the United Arab Emirates require before your pet leaves?
- Export permit: A copy of the importing country's import permit is required for live animal exports, but companion animals are exempt from this document. Applies to dogs and cats leaving the UAE.
Request for a veterinary health certificate for exporting or re-exporting live animals (Arabic), checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: MOCCAE issues the veterinary health certificate for exporting live animals after examination; it covers companion animals. Applies to dogs and cats leaving the UAE.
Request for a veterinary health certificate for exporting or re-exporting live animals (Arabic), checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: The export health certificate is valid for 30 days from issue. Applies to dogs and cats leaving the UAE.
Request for a veterinary health certificate for exporting or re-exporting live animals (Arabic), checked 1 October 2026 - Export health certificate: Fee is AED 100 for a personal consignment of up to 2 animals including companion animals (AED 400 standard). Applies to personal export of up to 2 dogs or cats.
Request for a veterinary health certificate for exporting or re-exporting live animals (Arabic), checked 1 October 2026 - Other conditions: MOCCAE requires any additional documents or test reports requested by the importing country to be provided with the export certificate application. Applies to All pet dogs and cats.
Request for a veterinary health certificate for exporting or re-exporting live animals (Arabic), checked 1 October 2026
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Requirements on this page were checked against the authorities below. Rules change, so confirm current conditions with the relevant authority before you travel.
- IATA · International Air Transport Association, Live Animals Regulations