PET TRANSPORT SERVICES IN SWILTZERLAND

At Animal Transport EU, we provide safe, professional, and fully regulated pet transport services across Switzerland.

Whether you are relocating, adopting a new pet, or arranging international travel, we ensure your pet’s journey is comfortable, stress-free, and fully compliant with Swiss and EU regulations.

From Zurich to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lausanne, we offer door-to-door pet transport, taking care of route planning, veterinary documentation, customs clearance, and in-transit care. With our expertise, you can trust that your pet will arrive safely and on time.

WE REACH EVERY CORNER OF SWILTZERLAND

We cover the entire country with reliable transport solutions, including:

Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Lucerne, and St. Gallen – major urban centres.
Winterthur, Lugano, Biel/Bienne, Thun, and Köniz – key regional cities.

Rural areas and mountain villages – our door-to-door service ensures safe transport even in the most remote locations.

With our precise logistics network, we guarantee secure, smooth, and punctual pet transport anywhere in Switzerland.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO TRANSPORT PETS IN SWILTZERLAND

Although Switzerland is not part of the EU, it follows similar regulations for pet travel.

At Animal Transport EU, we manage all veterinary documents, customs procedures, and approvals to ensure compliance with Swiss laws.

DOG AND CATS

Dogs and cats are the most commonly transported animals in Switzerland. The requirements include:

Microchip identification (ISO 11784/11785 compliant).

Valid rabies vaccination, at least 21 days before entry.

EU Pet Passport or official veterinary health certificate.

Veterinary check-up confirming that the pet is healthy for travel.

Notification to Swiss customs authorities when entering the country.

Additional rules for dogs: some cantons require registration or special permits for certain breeds.

We coordinate directly with vets and Swiss authorities to ensure a smooth entry for your pet.

⚠️Breed bans apply (Pit Bulls, American Staffordshire Terrier, etc.) in certain cantons like Geneva and Zurich.

BIRDS

Transporting birds to Switzerland requires careful planning:

Veterinary health certificate issued within 48 hours of travel.

CITES permits for exotic or protected birds (parrots, cockatoos, macaws, etc.).

Border veterinary inspection when entering Switzerland.

Possible quarantine measures depending on the country of origin.

We arrange all documents, permits, and inspections to guarantee compliance.

SMALL MAMMALS (RODENTS, RABBITS, FERRETS)

Transport of small animals to Switzerland also requires documentation:

Veterinary health certificate (issued within 10 days).

Rabies vaccination and microchip (mandatory for ferrets).

Rabbits and rodents do not require rabies vaccination but must be clinically healthy.

A maximum of five animals per non-commercial transport is allowed.

Our team ensures that all requirements are properly met, providing a legal, safe, and stress-free transport experience for small pets.

MOST TRANSPORTED ANIMALS IN SWILTZERLAND

In Switzerland, the most frequently transported pets are dogs and cats, especially for families relocating to and from cities like Zurich, Geneva, and Basel. We also manage professional transport for:

Birds – including parrots, cockatiels, budgies, canaries, lovebirds, and exotic species.

Small mammals – such as rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other rodents.

Each transport is individually tailored to the pet’s breed, age, size, and temperament, ensuring maximum safety and comfort throughout the journey.