Repatriation of Human Remains

Requirements for shipment of remains of a Zimbabwean National to Zimbabwe:

  • Copy of Death Certificate
  • Copy of Post-Mortem Report
  • Copy of Embalming Certificate
  • Copy of Non-Infectious Diseases Certificate
  • Copy of Permit to repatriate remains
  • Copy of Zimbabwean passport (pp1-5 for old type passport, last page for new type passport)
  • Non-Hazardous/ flammable goods declaration affidavit (by Funeral Home)
  • Self-addressed, stamped return envelope
  • Original documents cited above to be sent with the remains.
  • An affidavit/letter from a representative of the deceased’s family requesting that the body be buried in Zimbabwe.

Fees: An Administration fee is payable at the Embassy.