Bulgaria Customs Info

Customs Procedure for Moving Household Goods in to Bulgaria

Household goods can be imported up to three months after Customer's arrival.

Documents Required

1. Copy of Passport
2. Original Work Permit
3. Certificate issued by the Ministry of the Interior with the identification number (Residence Permit)
4. Letter from employer confirming transfer (it must state how long shipper has been working abroad)
5. Letter of Attorney
6. Inventory (in English and signed and dated by the Customer)
Must show all electrical and electronic devices, brand names and serial numbers. Paintings should be listed and described separately.
7. Letter of Authorization for service provider to deal with customs clearance verified by a notary

Vehicle/ Car

1. One motor vehicle can be imported duty-free

Documents required:
Proof of ownership, Foreign Registration Card, Visa, National Drivers license and International Insurance Policy (Green Card)

Restricted Items

1. Machinery and equipment
2. Plants (Certificate of Health from the Ministry of Agriculture required)
3. Liquor
Two bottles of wine or one bottle of hard liquor (containing 20% or more alcohol by VOL.)
If customs authorities discovers more than allowed quantity, all alcohol will be confiscated
4. Antiques

Prohibited Items
Firearms, Drugs, Bulgarian currency and Tobacco products, live Animals and Plants, Veterinary and Inoculation Certificate required

Note: Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, mymovingguide.com can only offer guidance but cannot be responsible for miss-advice. Please contact the consulate or embassy representing the country to which you are moving to determine the applicable rules, regulations and laws to which your shipment will be subject.