Transport of human remains

TRANSPORT OF THE HUMAN REMAINS TO REPUBLIC OF SERBIA

Transport of human remains, either decedent's body or cremated ashes, to Republic of Serbia requires a permit called SPROVODNICA;

The following documents and procedures are required:

1. A valid Serbian passport belonging to the deceased. If deceased does not have Serbian passport, a valid Canadian passport can be accepted.

2. Original Death Certificate, certified by Deputy Registrar General of the province.

3. Statement that the deceased did not die of any contagious disease, issued by the local health authority.

4. Burial-transit permit for transport of the human remains to Republic of Serbia, issued by Canadian authorities .

5. Certificate, issued by a Funeral home stating that the decedent's body or cremated ashes were prepared for transport according to the international regulations and placed in the coffin/urn.

6. A statement from the Funeral home that the deceased was identified (name of the person who identified the deceased) and that the coffin (urn) contains nothing but the body / ashes of the deceased,

7. A letter from the Funeral home stating the flight itinerary, point of entry into Republic of Serbia and full name of the escort.

8. Certificate of the burial place provided by the cemetery in Republic of Serbia, if the deceased is not a Citizen of the Republic of Serbia.

Important: The Death certificate form 15. (you can also include form 16.), must be legalized at:

Official Documents Services – Government office in Toronto, Ontario

Address: 777 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2H7

Phone: (416) 325-8416

In addition:

• Money order or certified check in the amount of 7 CAD (for the permit called SPROVODNICA) payable to Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia