
Vaccinations and Documents for Pet Transport From the U.K to E.U / Bulgaria
PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTS
WITHIN A COMFORTABLE TIME FRAME OF 30 DAYS MINIMUM
for Bulgaria to U.K Travel
We're here to help simplify the paperwork process for you and your veterinarian.
⚖️ Legal Requirements for Pet Travel from the UK to the EU
Whether you're relocating or rehoming, pets leaving the UK must comply with EU import regulations, including:
🔹 EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC) — issued by an Official Veterinarian (OV)
🔹 Microchip — ISO-compliant and readable
🔹 Valid Rabies Vaccination — administered at least 21 days before travel
🔹 Tapeworm Treatment (dogs only) — if required by destination country
🔹 Customs Declaration — especially if you are paying someone to transport your pet
🔹 TRACES entry — for pets travelling under commercial transport rules
If you are paying anyone to transport your pet — even once — the journey is classified as commercial transport and subject to additional requirements, including using a DEFRA Type 2 licensed transporter.
Legal Requirements for Pet Travel from the UK to the EU
Whether you're relocating or rehoming, pets leaving the UK must comply with EU import regulations, including:
🔹 EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC) — issued by an Official Veterinarian (OV)
🔹 Microchip — ISO-compliant and readable
🔹 Valid Rabies Vaccination — administered at least 21 days before travel
🔹 Tapeworm Treatment (dogs only) — if required by destination country
🔹 Customs Declaration — especially if you are paying someone to transport your pet
🔹 TRACES entry — for pets travelling under commercial transport rules
📌 Important: If you are paying anyone to transport your pet — even once — the journey is classified as commercial transport and subject to additional requirements, including using a DEFRA Type 2 licensed transporter
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