PET TRANSPORT SERVICES IN BULGARIA

At Animal Transport EU, we provide reliable, safe, and stress-free pet transport services across Bulgaria.

Whether you are relocating with your family, adopting a pet, or travelling internationally, our team ensures a fully compliant and comfortable journey for dogs, cats, birds, and small animals.

We specialise in door-to-door transport, taking care of all veterinary paperwork, customs formalities, and logistics, so that you can focus on your pet’s wellbeing while we handle the rest.

WE REACH EVERY CORNER OF BULGARIA

We cover all major cities and rural areas in Bulgaria, providing nationwide coverage for pet transport. Our most common routes include:

Sofia – the capital and main departure hub.

Plovdiv – a major cultural and economic centre.

Varna – an important Black Sea port city.

Burgas – another key coastal hub.

Ruse – on the Danube River, close to Romania.

Stara Zagora, Veliko Tarnovo, Pleven, and Shumen – important regional destinations.

Even if your pet lives in a remote village or mountainous region, we provide door-to-door collection and delivery, guaranteeing a safe, punctual, and stress-free journey.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO TRANSPORT PETS IN BULGARIA

Travelling with pets to or from Bulgaria requires compliance with EU veterinary and customs regulations.

At Animal Transport EU, we handle all required documentation and veterinary procedures to ensure smooth, stress-free travel.

DOG AND CATS

Dogs and Cats transport in Bulgaria requires:

Microchip identification compliant with ISO 11784/11785.

Valid rabies vaccination, given at least 21 days before travel.

EU Pet Passport or an official veterinary health certificate.

General veterinary health check confirming the animal is fit to travel.

Special handling measures for restricted breeds (PPP), which we are experienced in managing.

BIRDS

Bird transport in Bulgaria requires:

Veterinary health certificate, issued within 48 hours before travel.

CITES permits for exotic or protected birds (parrots, cockatoos, macaws).

Advance border notification may be required.

Quarantine rules may apply if entering from non-EU countries.

SMALL MAMMALS (RODENTS, RABBITS, FERRETS)

Requirements for small animals in Bulgaria include:

Veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days prior to travel.

Rabies vaccination and microchip (mandatory for ferrets).

Rabbits and rodents do not need rabies vaccination but must be clinically healthy.

Maximum of five animals per journey under non-commercial transport rules.

With Animal Transport EU, every step of the process - from health certificates to customs clearance - is taken care of by our specialists, ensuring your pet’s trip is safe, legal, and stress-free.

MOST TRANSPORTED ANIMALS IN BULGARIA

The most commonly transported animals in Bulgaria are dogs and cats, often for relocations within the country or to Western and Central Europe.

At Animal Transport EU, we work with all breeds, including large dogs and restricted breeds (PPP), making sure every animal travels safely and calmly.

We also frequently transport birds, such as parrots, cockatiels, budgies, canaries, and lovebirds, in climate-controlled environments to protect their health and comfort.

For small mammals - including ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other rodents - we provide species-specific care and travel planning, guaranteeing safety throughout the journey.