Dead body repatriation to Nepal
In case of death of Nepali national, the Embassy issues a “No Objection Letter” to facilitate the repatriation of dead body or any other human remains to Nepal. To obtain such a letter, the Embassy could be approached with following documents and their copies through licensed/registered funeral shipping companies:
- Passport of the deceased (for cancellation);
- Death certificate of the deceased;
- Copy of detailed police report in case of unnatural and accidental death;
- Burial Transit Permit;
- A certificate from the local health authority stating that the deceased did not die of a quarantinable disease;
- Online application from next of kin of the deceased through Department of Consular Services of Nepal. Apply here (https://nepalconsular.gov.np/legal/public/login). Or, authorization letter from the next of kin of the deceased through the local governments.
Fee:
Free of Cost
Application Procedure:
Applicant should submit the request to the Embassy’s following address. Applicant will be notified by email and text whenever there’s an update on the application status.
Address:
2730 34th Place, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Telephone: +1 (202) 667 4550
Fax: +1 (202) 667 5534
Application Processing Time:
3/4 Business days.