SWITZERLAND

Pets

If you want to bring your pet to Switzerland you will need the following:

1. All animals need to have full vaccinations including rabies

2. EU Vet Health Certificate

3. USDA Endorsement

4. International Health Certificate

5. Microchip

6. Customs clearance

Notice: Pet dogs, cats, and ferrets must be identified with either a clearly readable tattoo or a microchip. The microchip must comply with ISO standard 11784 or 11785 Annex A, or the appropriate microchip reader must be provided along with the pet. Annex A type microchips available in the United States include AKC/TROVAN, HOMEAGAIN and AVID EUROCHIP.

General Information

Switzerland is bordered by Germany to the north, France to the west, Italy to the south and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. The country has a long history of neutrality—it has not been at war internationally since 1815—and hosts many international organizations, including the Red Cross, the World Trade Organization and one of the U.N.'s two European offices.

Switzerland comprises three basic topographical areas: the Swiss Alps on the south, the Swiss plateau or "middleland", and the Jura mountains on the north.[36] The Alps are a high mountain range running across the central-south of the country, comprising about 60% of the country's total area. Among the high peaks of the Swiss Alps, the highest of which is the Dufourspitze at 4,634 meters (15,203 ft)[36], countless valleys are found, many with waterfalls and glaciers.