⚖️ Legal Requirements for Pet Travel from the UK to the EU

Whether you're relocating or rehoming, pets leaving the UK must comply with EU import regulations, including:

🔹 EU Animal Health Certificate (AHC) — issued by an Official Veterinarian (OV)
🔹 Microchip — ISO-compliant and readable
🔹 Valid Rabies Vaccination — administered at least 21 days before travel
🔹 Tapeworm Treatment (dogs only) — if required by destination country
🔹 Customs Declaration — especially if you are paying someone to transport your pet
📌 Important: If you are paying anyone to transport your pet — even once — the journey is classified as commercial transport and subject to additional requirements, including using a DEFRA Type 2 licensed transporter.

🚫 What Can Go Wrong Without Legal Compliance?

If your pet is moved without the correct paperwork or transport method:

❌ Entry into the EU may be denied
❌ Your pet could be quarantined or seized
❌ You risk fines and may be liable for illegal export/import
❌ It could cause serious stress or harm to your pet

✅ Why Choose Pet Transport Bulgaria?

We’re more than just a van — we’re your pet’s safe, legal route between the UK and Bulgaria.

✔️ DEFRA Type 2 Licensed for long-distance, welfare-compliant journeys
✔️ Direct Transport — no EU deliveries or long detours
✔️ Climate-Controlled Vehicles with secure, approved pet cabins
✔️ Trained Crew in animal welfare
✔️ All Documentation Free checks and advice — Health Certificates, customs declarations, and more
✔️ UK/EU Border Compliant — fully inspected and approved
✔️ Fully Insured for your peace of mind

📦 What We Don’t Do

🚫 No furniture or parcels or passengers other than the pet welfare crew
🚫 No long, multi-country detours
🚫 No shortcuts on welfare

We believe in safe, fast, stress-free journeys — because your pet deserves the best.

📞 Contact Us

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

🐶 Move your pet the right way

— legally, safely, and with love.

Pet Transport Bulgaria – Trusted by pet owners, rescue groups, and adopters across Europe.