🐾 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.

🏥 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:

✅ 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 — without it, your pet may be refused entry, quarantined, or even seized at the UK border.

📍 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 — protecting all pets and humans.

💡 Key Takeaway:

If your pet is not accompanied by you and you’re paying someone to transport them, the journey is classified as commercial — 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
📲 WhatsApp: +359 899 415240 / +44 7534 872123