🇧🇬 Pet Import to Bulgaria
Bulgaria applies EU Pet Travel Regulation (EU) No 576/2013. Pets from other EU states need an EU Pet Passport, ISO microchip implanted before vaccination, and a rabies vaccine at least 21 days old, with no quarantine required. Non-EU arrivals from unlisted countries must present a FAVN rabies titer test (≥0.5 IU/ml) taken 30 days after vaccination, followed by a 3-month wait, plus an official health certificate. As Bulgaria sits on the EU's external border with Turkey, Serbia, and North Macedonia, land-crossing document checks are notably stricter than at typical intra-Schengen borders, making complete paperwork essential for overland travelers.
Requirements snapshot
- Microchip
- Required (ISO 11784/11785)
- Rabies titer test
- Not required
- Quarantine
- No quarantine if requirements met
Vaccination requirements
- •Rabies vaccination (after microchip, minimum 21 days before entry)
- •Core vaccines recommended (distemper, parvovirus for dogs; panleukopenia for cats)
Transport
Bulgaria Air and other carriers serving Sofia permit small pets in cabin under standard EU weight limits; larger dogs travel as cargo. Land border crossings from Turkey, Serbia, and North Macedonia apply stricter document checks than intra-EU crossings.
Sources & last verified
- Official source
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