{"id":2879,"date":"2026-10-07T10:36:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T10:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lodge-relocation.com\/?p=2879"},"modified":"2026-10-07T10:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T10:36:09","slug":"10-important-reminders-when-arriving-in-switzerland-with-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lodge-relocation.com\/en\/10-rappels-importants-pour-venir-en-suisse-avec-son-animal-de-compagnie\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Important reminders when arriving in Switzerland with your pet"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-398e7685-9588-4863-8195-5af0ff98c904\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lodge-relocation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TOP-TIPS-EN-Importing-a-pet.pdf\">10 Important reminders when arriving in Switzerland with your pet<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodge-relocation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TOP-TIPS-EN-Importing-a-pet.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-398e7685-9588-4863-8195-5af0ff98c904\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-51a53174 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:2rem;padding-bottom:2rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-e7b75c9e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-8bd02b2\" data-block-id=\"8bd02b2\"><style>.stk-8bd02b2 .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-8bd02b2 .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-8bd02b2 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-8bd02b2 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-8bd02b2 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">1<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check the requirements for your pet before you\ntravel. <\/strong>The entry requirements vary depending on\nyour pet, its age, your country of origin, and your\ncommune of residence in Switzerland. Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blv.admin.ch\/en\/travelling-with-dogs-cats-and-ferrets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Swiss entry check<\/a> before making your travel\narrangements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-eb1a0be\" data-block-id=\"eb1a0be\"><style>.stk-eb1a0be .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-eb1a0be .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-eb1a0be {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-eb1a0be .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-eb1a0be .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">2<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your pet has: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a <strong>microchip<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a valid <strong>rabies vaccination <\/strong>valable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and a recognised <strong>pet passport <\/strong>pour animaux reconnu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-387c5ff\" data-block-id=\"387c5ff\"><style>.stk-387c5ff .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-387c5ff .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-387c5ff {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-387c5ff .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-387c5ff .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">3<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check with the cantonal veterinary service\nwhether your dog\u2019s breed is permitted in your\ncanton.<\/strong> Dogs with docked ears and\/or tails are\nnot permitted to enter Switzerland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-1582c66\" data-block-id=\"1582c66\"><style>.stk-1582c66 .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-1582c66 .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-1582c66 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-1582c66 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-1582c66 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">4<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Declare your pet to customs,<\/strong> whether you are arriving by plane, car, train, etc. Make sure to cross the border during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bazg.admin.ch\/en\/locations-and-opening-hours-border-crossings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">opening hours<\/a> of Swiss customs offices, using a staffed border crossing. You must declare your pet in person and have its passport, microchip, and rabies vaccination\ncertificate with you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-af231b2\" data-block-id=\"af231b2\"><style>.stk-af231b2 .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-af231b2 .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-af231b2 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-af231b2 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-af231b2 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">5<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are travelling by plane, <strong>check your airline\u2019s requirements <\/strong>well in advance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-e7b75c9e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-9229db3\" data-block-id=\"9229db3\"><style>.stk-9229db3 .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-9229db3 .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-9229db3 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-9229db3 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-9229db3 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">6<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Register your pet within 10 days of your arrival <\/strong>at your commune of residence or, in certain regions,\nat the local police station.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-741ad53\" data-block-id=\"741ad53\"><style>.stk-741ad53 .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-741ad53 .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-741ad53 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-741ad53 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-741ad53 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">7<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make an appointment with your local vet.<\/strong> If you are a dog owner, your vet will register your pet in the Swiss AMICUS database.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-3503be9\" data-block-id=\"3503be9\"><style>.stk-3503be9 .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-3503be9 .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-3503be9 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-3503be9 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-3503be9 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">8<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own a dog, <strong>you need to pay the annual dog tax.<\/strong> The invoice will be sent to you automatically,\nbased on the information registered with your\ncommune or canton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-bee4fa0\" data-block-id=\"bee4fa0\"><style>.stk-bee4fa0 .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-bee4fa0 .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-bee4fa0 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-bee4fa0 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-bee4fa0 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">9<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inform your personal liability insurance provider\nthat you own a pet. <\/strong>In some cantons, having liability insurance that covers your pet is mandatory. It is also recommended to take out pet insurance to cover veterinary or emergency medical expenses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-40434bd\" data-block-id=\"40434bd\"><style>.stk-40434bd .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-40434bd .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-40434bd {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-40434bd .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-40434bd .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">10<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional <strong>requirements may apply<\/strong>in some cantons, such as attending an awareness course or passing a test to show that you can handle your dog properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1 V\u00e9rifiez les exigences applicables \u00e0 votre animal avant votre d\u00e9part. 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