The import provisions apply to all lagomorphs [including Leporidae (hares and rabbits) and Ochtonidae (pikas)] and rodents (Rodentia) from the EU.

Entry into the country with pets is subject to the regulations on "Travelling with pets", provided the animals are accompanied by their owner. 

According to bilateral treaties, the rules governing exchanges between EU Member States and Switzerland are the same as for intracommunity movements. As there are no harmonized rules for this particular case, national regulations apply.

The protective measures in force on the day of import apply in all cases. 

A TRACES notification is not required. However, the animals must be accompanied by a health certificate completed by the establishment owner (see below “Health attestation”).

Certain animal species are additionally subject to species conservation regulations. Please check the conservation status in the CITES species list (see below “Further information”). 

Please note that it is not possible to import all categories of animals and goods into Switzerland at all border crossing points. Please contact the customs authorities for any questions regarding customs regulations and procedures.

An animal welfare license from the Cantonal Veterinary Office is required for the keeping of wild animal species and if animals are being imported for one of the following purposes: trading, advertising, animal shows, zoos, circuses, and/or animal experiments.