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Bulgaria

Updated: February 12, 2026

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Vaccinations

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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.

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Vaccinations

Description:

The pet bird was isolated from other birds for at least 14 days prior to leaving the United States AND tested for Avian Influenza H5 and H7 antigens or genomes.

Testing must occur at a NVSL or National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) approved laboratory for Avian Influenza.

Certifications

Description:

Pet birds must be examined, and an EU health certificate issued by a USDA Accredited Veterinarian within 48 hours of travel.

Pet birds must have an identification number such as a clip, leg band, microchip (transponder), or tag.

Microchip

Pet birds must have an identification number such as a clip, leg band, microchip (transponder), or tag.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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General

The following applies to pet birds traveling to the EU in a group of five or less.

Vaccinations

Description:

For pet travel requirements not listed, APHIS has not been officially informed by the foreign country about the requirements for your pet’s travel.

We recommend that you contact a government official of the country you are traveling to for more information.

Certifications

Description:

Contact a government official of the country you are traveling to for more information.

Microchip

Not specified.

Origin Requirements

No origin-specific requirements for this pet.

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General

Not specified.