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.

🐾 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.

πŸ₯ UK Health Certificate – A Legal Requirement

If you're using commercial transport for your pet to travel from Bulgaria to the UK, the following is mandatory:

βœ… 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.

πŸ“ 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.

πŸ’‘ Key Takeaway:

If your pet is not accompanied by you and you’re 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:
🌐 www.pettransportbulgaria.co.uk
πŸ“² WhatsApp: +359 899 415240 / +44 7534 872123