Pet transport From United Kingdom to Bulgaria

🐾 Moving Pets Legally Under Commercial Transport

If You Pay Someone to Move Your Pet — This is the Law

When you pay anyone to transport your pet — even just once — the journey is classified as commercial pet transport under both UK and EU law. This applies whether you're moving home, adopting a rescue, or simply relocating your beloved animal companion.

At Pet Transport Bulgaria, we ensure every journey meets strict legal standards, giving you peace of mind that your pet travels safely, comfortably, and — most importantly — legally.

⚖️ What Counts as Commercial Transport?

  • Paying a company, organisation, or individual to move your pet

  • Using a charity, rescue, or adoption service that arranges transport

  • Sharing costs for fuel or transport expenses with someone transporting your pet

Even if the journey is a one-off, it still falls under commercial rules if payment is involved.

🛑 What Happens if You Don’t Follow the Rules?

If your pet is moved without proper legal compliance:

🚫 Your pet could be refused entry at the UK or EU border
🚫 Placed in quarantine or even seized
🚫 You could face fines or be held liable for illegal importation
🚫 Your pet may suffer from unnecessary stress or long delays

✅ What’s Required for Legal Commercial Pet Transport?

To meet UK and EU border requirements, you must ensure the transporter has:

  • 🔹 DEFRA Type 2 Licence (for journeys over 8 hours)

  • 🔹 A climate-controlled vehicle with secure cabins

  • 🔹 Welfare-trained crew and legal documentation for border checks

  • 🔹 Valid Animal Health Certificate or EU Export Health Certificate

  • 🔹 Proper customs declarations if entering the UK

  • 🔹 Fully compliant with the EU TRACES system (for entry into EU countries)

Your pet must also have:

  • 🐾 ISO-compliant microchip

  • 🐾 Valid rabies vaccination

  • 🐾 (Dogs only) Tapeworm treatment within 24–120 hours of entry

  • 🐾 Clean bill of health by a licensed vet before departure

🚐 Pet Transport Bulgaria – 100% Legal & Welfare-Focused

We offer monthly, fully legal direct pet transport between Bulgaria and the UK.

✔️ No furniture, no detours – just your pets
✔️ Climate-controlled, DEFRA-inspected vehicles
✔️ Type 2 licensed for welfare on long journeys
✔️ All UK customs & health documentation arranged
✔️ Trusted by families, adopters & rescues
✔️ Video updates and direct WhatsApp support

📅 Upcoming Transport Dates

Next departure: [Insert next available date]
Booking early is essential — spaces are limited and subject to documentation cut-off times.

📲 Book Your Pet’s Legal Journey Today

🌐 www.pettransportbulgaria.co.uk
📧 Email: info@pettransportbulgaria.co.uk
📞 WhatsApp: +359 899 415240 / +44 7534 872123

🐶 Because Pet Welfare and the Law Matter

Whether it's your family pet or a newly adopted rescue, they deserve a safe, stress-free journey. Don’t take risks with their safety — move them legally and with care

The most frequent question we are asked is “how much to transport my pet to the U.K”

There’s no such thing as "cheap" pet transport—only legal transport that follows all regulations and prioritizes your pet’s welfare above everything else.

Planning to transport your pet from Bulgaria to the United Kingdom ? You're in the right place! Bringing pets to the UK involves important steps like vaccinations, documentation, and more. That's where we come in. Our expert pet relocation services ensure that transporting your pet to the U.K is a breeze! We specialise in seamless, stress-free pet transport to the UK, taking care of every detail so you don’t have to.

Contact us today to find out how we can assist you in safely moving your pet to the UK

Pet transport to the UK requires compliance with several strict regulations to ensure the health and safety of the animals.

Here are the key points to keep in mind from Bulgaria to the United Kingdom

  • Each pet must have a PASSPORT & microchip implanted that meets ISO Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO standard 11785. The United Kingdom also accepts AVID-9 and AVID-10 microchips.

  • The microchip must be implanted before the rabies vaccine is administered.

  • All pets must have an original Rabies Certificate or stamp in the passport signed by the vet. The Rabies vaccine must be at least 21 days old during the final health exam and endorsement. The pet must be at least 12 weeks old before the rabies vaccine is administered.

  • Dogs must be treated for tapeworms within 120 hours of arriving in the United Kingdom.

Penny Cockerpoo rescue Varna to London

If you're bringing your furry friend to the United Kingdom, knowing that all pets must be microchipped and vaccinated before entering the country is essential. Keep reading below to ensure that you meet all the specific requirements and details for pet shipping to the UK.

Microchip and Vaccinations

Time frame: we recommend starting at least 30 days ahead

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UK Health Certificate

Transporting your pet to the UK requires several important documents to ensure the health and safety of the animal. Here are the details you need to know:

UK Health Certificate: Your dedicated pet relocation coordinator will ornanise the standard Health Certificate with the accredited veterinarian in Bulgaria. The certificate must be signed in a different color than the certificate's printing, usually in blue ink. This certificate is valid for ten days from the date of issue by the official veterinarian until the date of the checks at the UK point of entry.

Customs & Official Importation

Since Brexit, taxes are now a key consideration when importing pets. Bulgaria requires taxes to be paid, and the UK also needs to determine if any taxes are owed on the importation. While private owners don’t need to pay import tax, anyone selling a dog—including charities—does. A declaration must be made, and the necessary fees paid. Rest assured, our services include handling all these arrangements and managing the administration of the required documents, so you don’t have to worry about it.

OUR COMPLIMENTARY SERVICE TO YOU SO YOU DO NOT NEED TO WORRY

We offer complimentary advice and a pet passport check service after you book with us.

We are happy to check scanned paperwork and advise on any incorrectly issued passports giving time for amendments to me made or new paperwork to be issued prior to pick up.

Useful links  Pet Passport