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Check what your pet needs to enter Switzerland
Overview
Pets have their own paperwork.
The question you never knew to ask“What does my dog or cat need before it can cross the border?”
Why it matters
Dogs and cats need to meet entry requirements, and dogs are registered with your commune.
Does this apply to me?
Your circumstances: Canton Bern, B permit, mixed nationalities, family with children, moving with a partner, arriving soon
Because you are bringing a pet.
When?
Before you fly.
What do I need?
- Pet passport and vaccination records
What do I do next?
- Read the federal entry rules for your pet's country of departure.
- Book any vet appointments early.
- Register a dog with your commune after you arrive.
Official guidance
Read official guidance from an official site:
Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office: travelling with dogs and catsRead official guidance from the Swiss authorities' joint information site (federal, cantonal and communal):
ch.ch: registering a dog with your commune