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Bulgaria
Updated: February 12, 2026
Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets Regulations
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Vaccinations
Description:
Rabies Vaccine Requirements per EU 576/2013 Annex III
- Rabies vaccines must be administered by an authorized veterinarian.
- All pets must wait at least 21 days, or the time designated by the rabies vaccine manufacturer prior to traveling to the port of entry.
- For PRIMARY rabies vaccination: The first rabies vaccination your pet gets after its microchip implantation or after any lapse in coverage is a 'primary' rabies vaccination according to EU rules.
- For valid BOOSTER rabies vaccination: On the rabies vaccination table, under the header 'Validity of vaccination' 'from' the date entered should be the date the booster was administered.
Certifications
Description:
The EU has two versions of the pet health certificate: the 'non-commercial' and the 'commercial.'
- The 'non-commercial' health certificate is valid for 30 days after the Accredited Veterinarian issues it.
- The USDA must endorse the completed health certificate within ten days of arriving in the EU.
Microchip
Your pet must have a working microchip (also called a 'transponder') before getting its rabies vaccination for travel to the EU.
Origin Requirements
No origin-specific requirements for this pet.
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General
It is the responsibility of the veterinarian to make sure the pet has met all health requirements of the destination country before issuing a health certificate.
