Pets and wildlife

Persons who wish to acquire a dog must provide proof of expertise (theory National Dog Owner Brevet) for first-time dog owners prior to acquisition. If the persons can prove that they have already kept a dog, this obligation does not apply. In this case, only the presentation of a dog tax invoice and/or registration with a national pet database is considered as proof, without exception.

• You want to buy a dog?                                                                                                                                                     Follow this link for detailed information: Pay attention when buying a dog

• Are you planning to buy a dog abroad?                                                                                                                              Please refer to the specific Import conditions FSVO

• To note: The keeping of some dog breeds is subject to licensing. 

Resident control of the municipality of residence 

The following documents are necessary for this:

• Certificate of competence for first-time dog owners (theory National Dog Owner Brevet)

• Proof of liability insurance with coverage of at least 1 million CHF   

• Pet passport 

The resident control opens an account in the pet database AMICUS. The access data will be sent to dog owners by mail

Pet database 

Within 10 days, the dog must be registered in AMICUS. This may only be done by a veterinary practice in Liechtenstein or Switzerland. The following documents are necessary for this:                                                          

•  Access data AMICUS Account   

• Pet ID card

For non-dog owners, children and adolescents, education in handling and encountering dogs is especially important. 

Dog owners do their part by obtaining the certificate of competence as a first-time dog owner before acquiring a dog and thereby receive the most important information on socially acceptable dog ownership. Of particular importance is the procedure for acquiring a dog. The Food and Veterinary Office recommends the following brochures:

Dogs that are brought to Liechtenstein as part of a move must be declared at customs upon entry. In the pet passport, the dog is declared as removal goods. 

For the registration of the dog, the instructions according to the tab "Where do I have to register my dog" apply.

Potentially dangerous dogs require a holding permit. To obtain the permit in the simplified procedure, it is necessary to contact the Food and Veterinary Office.