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:

1. Passport of the deceased (for cancellation);
2. Death certificate of the deceased;
3. Copy of detailed police report in case of unnatural and accidental death;
4. Burial Transit Permit;
5. A certificate from the local health authority stating that the deceased did not die of a quarantinable disease;
6. 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.