Consulate General in Sydney Argentine Republic

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Deaths, repatriation of human remains / transport of ashes to Argentina

Deaths, repatriation of human remains/ transport of ashes to Argentina

In the event of the death of an Argentine citizen within the jurisdiction of this Consulate General, it is recommended to report it to csidn@mrecic.gov.ar

1. Repatriation of human remains to the Argentine Republic

The Consulate cannot issue repatriation permits nor cover the costs of transporting human remains or ashes to the Argentine Republic.

Family members or responsible persons must coordinate directly with:

  • A funeral home in the area.
  • The chosen airline or transport company.

Australian funeral homes and airlines are familiar with the regulations applicable to the international transport of human remains and are responsible for managing the corresponding permits with the competent authorities.

If the deceased had travel insurance, the insurance company usually indicates the funeral home involved.

It is recommended to contact the airline or transport company well in advance to confirm:

  • The possibility of transport (body or ashes).
  • Whether ashes can be transported as accompanied baggage.
  • Specific packaging and protocol requirements of the company (these may vary depending on the company).

If assistance is required to contact funeral homes, you may contact our offices.

 

Documentation required

All documents listed below must have the Hague Apostille for validity in the Argentine Republic, which is obtained through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Australia (DFAT). In some cases, certain documents must first be certified by a Notary Public before being apostilled.

The Consulate does not intervene in the processing of these documents, which must be submitted directly to the airline.

a) For the transport of bodies:

  • (2) Death certificates legalized with Apostille.
  • (1) Certificate issued by a competent authority stating that the deceased person did not suffer from contagious diseases (issued by the local health authority).
  • (1) Certificate from the funeral home stating that the body has been prepared in accordance with international transport regulations and placed in a sealed, waterproof coffin.

The funeral home manages the entry request before the Argentine authorities, declaring the date, place of shipment and destination.

b) For the transport of ashes:

  • (2) Death certificates legalized with Apostille.
  • (1) Cremation certificate issued by the crematorium stating that the urn contains exclusively human ashes and the name of the deceased person.

 

2. Registration of death

Deaths of Argentine citizens that occur in Australia must be reported to the corresponding Consulate General so that they can be officially transmitted to the Argentine authorities and recorded in the Civil Registry Book of the Consulate.

This procedure is necessary, among other purposes, to initiate possible succession proceedings before Argentine courts.

To register the death, the interested parties must present:

  • Original Australian death certificate apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), containing the full details of the deceased person.
  • DNI, Enlistment Booklet or Passport of the deceased.

Information on registration of births, marriages and deaths in Australia:

 

 

Updated date: 10/03/2026