Carrier Requirements & Policies: Swiss International Air Lines
Acceptance
ESA (Emotional Support Animals): Not Accepted
PSA (Psychiatric Support Animals): Accepted
Service Animals: Accepted
PSA (Psychiatric Support Animals): Accepted
Service Animals: Accepted
Quick Checklist (Bring to the Airport)
Required Documentation & Gear (must bring)
- Physical ID Card (animal + handler identification).
- Recognition Gear: Service Animal vest, bandana, or harness.
- All airline-required pre-approval forms.
- Vaccination Records including rabies certificate.
- Microchip matching all documents.
- Veterinary Health Certificate.
Preferred Documentation (greatly facilitates acceptance and pre-clearance)
- Registration Certificate (our registry is accepted by all airlines).
- Prescription Letter for PSA or Service Animal.
- Behavior Certificate.
Steps to Take (in Order)
- After booking, notify SWISS that you are traveling with a trained assistance dog (Service Dog or PSA).
- Submit all required veterinary and travel documents for approval before departure.
- Bring printed and digital copies of every document to the airport.
Route Limitations (Service Dogs)
- Trained Service Dogs accepted on most routes in the cabin, according to SWISS assistance dog rules.
- PSAs are treated as task-trained assistance dogs and may require additional review and documentation.
- ESAs are not recognized as assistance animals; they must travel under standard pet rules (cabin or hold) if permitted, with additional fees.
Forms & Official Policy (Links)
Source: Airline’s official assistance dog and pet travel policies.