
DOCUMENTATION AND IMPORT CERTIFICATES FOR YOUR PET TRAVEL FROM THE E.U to U.K
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.
πΎ Transporting Pets from Bulgaria to the UK
What You Need to Know
Post-Brexit, transporting pets to the United Kingdom from Bulgaria or any other EU country involves strict regulations to protect both animal and human health.
π₯ UK Health Certificate β A Legal Requirement
If you're using commercial transport for your pet to travel from Bulgaria to the UK, the following is mandatory:
β Official Animal Health Certificate
Issued by BFSA (Bulgarian Food Safety Agency) Official Government Vet only
Generated through the EU TRACES system
Required for entry checks by APHA (UK Animal & Plant Health Agency) and EU authorities
Valid for 10 days from the date of issue by an official government veterinarian
Must accompany the pet upon arrival at the UK border
This document is not optional β without it, your pet may be refused entry, quarantined, or even seized at the UK border.
π Why Is This Important?
Recording the departure and destination address of your pet is part of the TRACK & TRACE system used across Europe. It helps to quickly identify and isolate any potential outbreaks of infectious disease, such as rabies or parasites β protecting all pets and humans.
π‘ Key Takeaway:
If your pet is not accompanied by you and youβre paying someone to transport them, the journey is classified as commercial β and these documents are required by law.
Always make sure your transporter:
Is DEFRA-licensed (Type 2) for journeys over 8 hours
Is familiar with UK customs and pet entry laws
Can provide all legal paperwork and welfare guarantees
For help with legal, DEFRA-approved transport from Bulgaria to the UK, visit:
π www.pettransportbulgaria.co.uk
π² WhatsApp: +359 899 415240 / +44 7534 872123