Transporting Your Pets from the UK to Bulgaria – Rules Explained
🇬🇧➡️🇧🇬 Moving Your Pet from the UK to Bulgaria
Travelling with your pet from the UK to Bulgaria requires the correct documentation and preparation to ensure a smooth and legal journey.
Since Brexit, pet travel between the UK and EU countries such as Bulgaria is now subject to specific rules and timeframes.
📋 What You Need for UK to Bulgaria Pet Transport
To travel legally, your pet must have:
✔ Microchip
Your pet must be microchipped before any vaccinations.
✔ Valid Rabies Vaccination
Must be administered after microchipping
Must be at least 21 days old before travel
✔ Animal Health Certificate (AHC)
This is a mandatory document for travel from the UK to the EU.
Issued by an official UK vet
Valid for 10 days for entry into the EU
Covers onward travel within the EU for 4 months
🚐 Commercial Pet Transport (Important)
If you are using a transport company, your pet will be travelling under commercial transport rules.
This means:
Transport must be compliant with UK and EU regulations
Correct documentation must accompany the pet throughout the journey and CONSENT from the owner must be provided on the A.H.C
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Rabies vaccine given before microchip
Travelling before the 21-day waiting period
Incorrect or missing Animal Health Certificate
Using non-compliant transport
👉 These mistakes can result in delays or refusal of entry.