Switzerland

Switzerland follows EU-equivalent pet regulations despite not being an EU member. Cats need an ISO microchip (before rabies vaccination), valid rabies vaccination at least 21 days old, and either an EU pet passport, a Swiss pet passport, or a veterinary health certificate depending on origin.

• Switzerland issues its own Swiss pet passport, treated as equivalent to the EU pet passport — both are mutually recognised by Switzerland and the EU.
• For animals arriving from EU member states, an EU pet passport is accepted.
• For Swiss-resident animals travelling and returning, the Swiss pet passport serves the same purpose.
• For arrivals from non-EU third countries, a veterinary health certificate is required instead of a pet passport.
• Cats, dogs, and ferrets under seven months of age are not permitted to enter Switzerland at all from countries classified as high rabies-risk, regardless of titer testing or waiting periods. This is an outright entry ban for young animals from these countries, not just a waiting period requirement.
• If a cat is flying directly into Switzerland from a country classified as high rabies-risk, the owner must also obtain a special import permit from the FSVO, in addition to meeting the standard vaccination, titer test, and age requirements.
• Cats entering Switzerland from a non-EU country must be presented for an entry inspection at a designated "red channel" customs checkpoint. Not every border crossing point permits animal entry, so travellers should confirm in advance that their entry point is authorised for pet imports.