Canton Geneva · ProApis Move
Want to move bees or relocate colonies to another site? Find cantonal notification procedures, responsible apiary inspectors and documents for your movement notification, alongside the Swiss requirements.
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According to the written reply from DSSSE Geneva (reviewed on 29 October 2026): report movements via BeeTraffic, telephone or email directly to the responsible bee inspectors, always before transport. Also report migratory beekeeping to the cantonal service (called SCAV in the reply) to obtain an apiary number; all apiaries must be identified. For arrivals from another canton, the reply requires a health certificate or authorisation from the inspector of the district of origin. Confirm the exact form with the inspector. No specific notice period in days or acceptance of signed PDFs is expressly confirmed.
Official starting point for apiary notification, inspection, stock and treatment forms.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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Editorial summary by ProApis / Keller Bees, based on official sources and additional information from authorities. It does not replace a current order or advice from the responsible authority.
Cantonal sources as of 27 October 2026; subsequent information from authorities has been incorporated. This revision concerns presentation, not a new substantive review of all sources.
Library data snapshot: 2026-10-31. An export date is not a new review date.
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This information applies throughout Switzerland. It does not constitute additional cantonal rules. Use the filter to consult sources from all 26 cantons as well.
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AG
Official starting point for inspection districts, bee inspectors and census.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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Throughout Switzerland
The page provides the guide to recognising, preventing and controlling bee diseases.
For health questions and preparation for specialist advice.
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Throughout Switzerland
Official legal source linked by the FSVO. The current consolidated version still requires verification.
Source review limited or incomplete. Check the current wording in the original source.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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AI · AR
Official starting point for bee inspection, restricted areas, stock and medicine forms.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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BS
Official starting point for bee inspection, primary production and record forms.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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BL
Official starting point for bee notifications, movements, inspection districts and checklists.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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Throughout Switzerland
The FSVO links registration, movements and bee health to official guidance.
When starting with Move and Health.
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Throughout Switzerland
The FSVO tool explains health certificates, advance notification and post-import surveillance.
Before ordering or importing bees from the EU.
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Throughout Switzerland
The FSVO publishes changing protective measures, including small hive beetle restrictions.
Check again immediately before cross-border transport.
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BE
Official starting point for bee diseases, the bee helpline and restricted areas.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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BE
Official starting point for registration and changes to beekeeping holdings.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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Throughout Switzerland
The FSVO describes the brood disease and official control measures.
When disease is suspected, to prepare contact with the bee inspector.
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Throughout Switzerland
Official information on this contagious brood disease and its control.
When disease is suspected, to prepare contact with the bee inspector.
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Throughout Switzerland
Official guidance on recognising the pest and responding to suspected infestation.
When disease is suspected, to prepare contact with the bee inspector.
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Throughout Switzerland
Official information on Acarapis woodi and recognising the disease.
When disease is suspected, to prepare contact with the bee inspector.
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Throughout Switzerland
The FSVO describes this bee mite disease and its surveillance.
When disease is suspected, to prepare contact with the bee inspector.
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Throughout Switzerland
The FSVO explains this mite disease and its surveillance.
When disease is suspected, to prepare contact with the bee inspector.
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Throughout Switzerland
The cantonal veterinary officers’ directory helps identify the responsible cantonal service.
When you need to identify the cantonal contact.
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FR
Official starting point for apiary registration, movement directives, restrictions and veterinary medicines.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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FR
The directives distinguish colonies, swarms, queens and mating stations. Notification depends on the specific case.
Before moving bees within or into Fribourg.
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GE
Official starting point for apiary notification, inspection, stock and treatment forms.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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GR · GL
Official starting point for inspection districts, restrictions, movements and medicine forms; distinguish Graubünden-specific rules.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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JU
Official starting point for inspectors, beekeeping guide, colony records and treatment journal.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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LU
Official starting point for registration, identification, bee inspection and movement notifications.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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Throughout Switzerland
FSVO instructions explain notifications when changing inspection districts. Check cantonal requirements as well.
Before migration or changing apiary.
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NE
Official starting point for registration and cantonal inspection; the page distinguishes internal and cross-cantonal movements.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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Throughout Switzerland
2026 directives linked by the FSVO. Full verification of the PDF content is still pending.
Source review limited or incomplete. Check the current wording in the original source.
To prepare for an official inspection; verification pending.
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SH
Official starting point for apiary notification, movements, primary-production controls and inspection.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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SO
Official starting point for notification duties, inspection districts and apiary locations.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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SG
Official starting point for bee diseases and inspection districts; full verification still pending.
Source review limited or incomplete. Check the current wording in the original source.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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Throughout Switzerland
The instructions explain apiary records and conditions for using your own electronic system.
When recording stocks and changes.
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TG
Official starting point for municipality responsibilities, stock form, Varroa journal and inventory.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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TI
Official starting point for apiary identification, movements and health checks before cross-cantonal transport.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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UR
The official page links the permit and cantonal instructions under Wanderimkerei Uri.
Before migrating bees into Uri.
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UR · SZ · NW · OW
Official starting point for inspectors, registration, Varroa documents and restrictions in the bees section.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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VS
Official starting point for apiary registration, movements, inspection and record keeping.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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VD
Official starting point for restricted areas, inspectors, registration, stock and medicine forms.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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ZG
Official starting point for bee inspection, suspected diseases and apiary notifications.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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ZH
Official starting point for movement notifications, restricted areas and Varroa information.
To find official requirements and the responsible services.
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