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Your pet must have a working microchip (also called a “transponder”) before getting its rabies vaccination for travel to the EU.

• Nipah disease
  Dogs from Malaysia: ELISA test for Nipah virus required with sample drawn 10 days before travel (negative result required) Entry only via Basel, Geneva or Zurich airports by direct air transport Dogs must be presented at red customs exit on arrival
• Rabies Risk countries
  Rabies antibody titre test required Blood sample taken minimum 30 days after completion of primary vaccination (within validity period of vaccination) Test result must be 0.5 IU/ml or higher Test must be performed at approved laboratory 3-month waiting period from blood collection in high-risk country until entry to Switzerland Entry only via Basel, Geneva or Zurich airports by direct air transport Dogs must be presented at red customs exit on arrival If transit through unlisted/high-risk country, transit declaration required stating dog had no contact with rabies-carrying animals and remained secured in aircraft or airport Processing only during regular opening hours of border veterinary office Dogs arriving outside opening hours taken to animal facility and inspected next working day (owner charged for transport and expenses)

Your pet must have a working microchip (also called a “transponder”) before getting its rabies vaccination for travel to the EU.

• Nipah disease
  Dogs from Malaysia: ELISA test for Nipah virus required with sample drawn 10 days before travel (negative result required) Entry only via Basel, Geneva or Zurich airports by direct air transport Dogs must be presented at red customs exit on arrival
• Rabies Risk countries
  Rabies antibody titre test required Blood sample taken minimum 30 days after completion of primary vaccination (within validity period of vaccination) Test result must be 0.5 IU/ml or higher Test must be performed at approved laboratory 3-month waiting period from blood collection in high-risk country until entry to Switzerland Entry only via Basel, Geneva or Zurich airports by direct air transport Dogs must be presented at red customs exit on arrival If transit through unlisted/high-risk country, transit declaration required stating dog had no contact with rabies-carrying animals and remained secured in aircraft or airport Processing only during regular opening hours of border veterinary office Dogs arriving outside opening hours taken to animal facility and inspected next working day (owner charged for transport and expenses)

Your pet must have a working microchip (also called a “transponder”) before getting its rabies vaccination for travel to the EU.

• Nipah disease
  Dogs from Malaysia: ELISA test for Nipah virus required with sample drawn 10 days before travel (negative result required) Entry only via Basel, Geneva or Zurich airports by direct air transport Dogs must be presented at red customs exit on arrival
• Rabies Risk countries
  Rabies antibody titre test required Blood sample taken minimum 30 days after completion of primary vaccination (within validity period of vaccination) Test result must be 0.5 IU/ml or higher Test must be performed at approved laboratory 3-month waiting period from blood collection in high-risk country until entry to Switzerland Entry only via Basel, Geneva or Zurich airports by direct air transport Dogs must be presented at red customs exit on arrival If transit through unlisted/high-risk country, transit declaration required stating dog had no contact with rabies-carrying animals and remained secured in aircraft or airport Processing only during regular opening hours of border veterinary office Dogs arriving outside opening hours taken to animal facility and inspected next working day (owner charged for transport and expenses)

Pet birds must have an identification number such as a clip, leg band, microchip (transponder), or tag.

• Nipah disease
  Dogs from Malaysia: ELISA test for Nipah virus required with sample drawn 10 days before travel (negative result required) Entry only via Basel, Geneva or Zurich airports by direct air transport Dogs must be presented at red customs exit on arrival
• Rabies Risk countries
  Rabies antibody titre test required Blood sample taken minimum 30 days after completion of primary vaccination (within validity period of vaccination) Test result must be 0.5 IU/ml or higher Test must be performed at approved laboratory 3-month waiting period from blood collection in high-risk country until entry to Switzerland Entry only via Basel, Geneva or Zurich airports by direct air transport Dogs must be presented at red customs exit on arrival If transit through unlisted/high-risk country, transit declaration required stating dog had no contact with rabies-carrying animals and remained secured in aircraft or airport Processing only during regular opening hours of border veterinary office Dogs arriving outside opening hours taken to animal facility and inspected next working day (owner charged for transport and expenses)