DIY Removals: Non-EU Country to Bulgaria

Moving to Bulgaria From Outside the EU: The DIY Option

A household shipment crossing into Bulgaria from North America, Australia, or anywhere else beyond the EU’s borders picks up one extra step that an intra-EU move skips entirely: a customs declaration on arrival. That’s not a reason to avoid packing your own boxes — it’s simply why most non-EU movers pair self-packing with professional customs handling rather than trying to clear the border unassisted.

The Customs Piece

Every shipment entering Bulgaria from a non-EU country needs formal import documentation, and Allied’s customs team prepares and files it. If you’re relocating permanently rather than shipping goods temporarily, you likely qualify for transfer-of-residence relief — a waiver of duty and VAT on personal belongings you’ve owned and used for a reasonable period before the move. Qualifying usually depends on proof of prior residence abroad and a clear inventory of what’s shipping, both of which are far easier to sort out with someone who processes these declarations regularly.

What You Do, What Allied Does

Packing stays entirely in your hands:

• Order packing materials from Allied’s supply store, or use your own
• Pack methodically, room by room, protecting fragile or valuable items as you go
• Once finished, report the estimated volume or weight for a quote

Everything after that — pickup, freight booking across EU and non-EU borders, customs filing, and final delivery — sits with Allied. A free, no-obligation quote typically arrives within 24 hours of submitting shipment details.

Backed by a Global Network

• Packing supplies built to Allied’s own standard: double- and triple-walled cartons, bubble wrap, stretch film, and clear labeling for customs review
• A transport fleet equipped to move goods across both EU and non-EU borders without losing track of documentation
• A network reaching 130-plus countries, so the same customs expertise applies whether the shipment starts three time zones away or on the other side of an ocean
• In-home support in Bulgaria for heavy items, awkward pieces, or last-mile delivery coordination
• A Personal Allied Relocation Consultant assigned for the length of the move
• Flexible loading and unloading options at both ends

• Standard, unobstructed access is assumed for collection and delivery; mention anything unusual in advance
• All goods must be boxed and secured — loose items don’t travel
• Self-packed shipments default to total-loss coverage at 1.5% of declared value; Allied’s Transit Protection Plan is available if you want broader protection
• Full terms and conditions apply to the shipment

For every route Allied covers, or to weigh this against a fully managed move under international moving, return to the Do-It-Yourself Removals hub.

Remember, this DIY service is provided exclusively by Allied Bulgaria. Be sure to follow all the steps above to ensure a smooth, successful move.