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Moving a pet from United States to Switzerland

Here is the whole journey for your dog or cat, from the United States to Switzerland: every document, in the order to tackle it, with how early to begin. Plan to start about a month before travel.

Switzerland. Follows EU pet-import rules despite being non-EU.

This is a rabies-controlled route. Some destinations add a blood titer and a waiting period, which is the single biggest driver of how early to start.

The documents, step by step

1. 1

   Microchip

   RequiredStart about a month before travel

   Switzerland mirrors the EU: the microchip first, so every later record lines up to it.

   ISO microchip BEFORE the rabies vaccination.

2. 2

   Rabies vaccination

   RequiredStart about a month before travel

   A 21-day wait after the rabies shot keeps Switzerland happy. We track it precisely.

   At least 21 days must pass after vaccination before travel.

   A 21-day waiting period follows this step before travel is allowed. We count every day for you.

3. 3

   Health certificate

   RequiredStart about 10 days before travel

   The EU-style certificate stays valid for four months once endorsed, giving you comfortable room near travel.

   EU-format certificate, USDA-endorsed.

4. 4

   USDA endorsement

   RequiredStart a few days before travel

   The USDA stamp finalises the certificate. We make sure it is timed with your vet appointment.

   USDA APHIS endorsement of the certificate.