Switzerland cancels simplified rules for importing pets from Ukraine: what is known
The Swiss authorities are canceling the simplified rules for moving pets from Ukraine. In particular, starting from August 1, the conditions will meet the general criteria of EU legislation. Learn more about the new rules
Starting August 1, 2023, the Swiss government will cancel the simplified rules for the import of animals from Ukraine. It is reported by blv.admin.ch.
New rules for importing pets to Switzerland: details
As you know, earlier Ukrainians traveling to Switzerland could cross the border with their pets under simplified conditions.
Pets were allowed to transport dogs, cats, and ferrets with a minimum package of documents.
However, as of August 1, 2023, the country is abolishing the relevant rule.
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From now on, the conditions of transportation will meet the general criteria of the European Union legislation, taking into account the specifics defined by Regulation (EU) No. 576/2013, including
• the animal must be identified by means of a microchip (transponder) or a clear-to-read tattoo applied before July 03, 2011;
• the animal must have a valid rabies vaccination (the date of vaccination must not precede the date of application of the transponder or tattoo or the date of reading the transponder or tattoo indicated in the relevant section of the identification document; revaccination should be considered as primary vaccination if it was not carried out during the validity period of the previous vaccination)
• a current serological test to determine the titer of rabies antibodies (the level of neutralizing antibodies to rabies virus in the blood serum equal to or greater than 0.5 IU/ml) must be performed.
Important! The titers must be taken no earlier than one month after vaccination and no later than three months before entry.
• the animal must have an approved Animal Health Certificate form for non-commercial transportation to EU Member States and an import declaration.
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Persons can visit hotels and stay there (outside hotel room) only if they wear respirator or face mask (including homemade mask), so that the nose and mouth are covered.
Hotel guests are obliged to keep the 1.5 meters distance.
Online check-in making in advance is recommended to avoid queues at check-in to hotel.
Meals in hotels are provided through meals delivery service to rooms upon prior order or at hotel restaurants situated inside or in open areas, provided the distance of at least 1.5 meters between seats at adjacent tables.
Not more than 4 clients are allowed to stay at the table (excluding children under 14 years old). Unless these tables are separated by a special partition;
Self-serve is not allowed.