CONSULATE GENERAL of  THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN
Bonn - Federal Republic of Germany

Transferring of Deceased to Afghanistan

Information on obtaining a Confirmation for Transferring of Deceased to Afghanistan

Working Hours
Monday 09:00 - 14:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 14:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 14:00
Thursday 09:00 - 14:00
Friday Closed
Saturday Close
Sunday Close

In the unfortunate event of the death of an Afghan citizen in Germany, the Consulate General provides a support letter to assist the family in transferring the deceased to Afghanistan. This letter facilitates cooperation with relevant authorities, including those in transit countries and airports in Afghanistan, to ensure a smooth transfer process.

Additionally, if requested by German authorities, a similar support letter can be issued for the transfer of an Afghan deceased without heirs, solely to ensure the process proceeds without complications.

Important Information and Instructions
  1. The service can be provided distanced and via post/email.
  2. The relevant authorities in Germany or the family of the deceased person can fill and submit request for a support letter via [Form] and, if applicable, mention the names(s) of person(s) planning to travel to Afghanistan during the transfer of the deceased. The submitted form should contain the required documents as attachments. 
Required Documents

To apply for the Confirmation of Transferring of Deceased to Afghanistan, the following documents are required:

  • Proof of Afghan Citizenship: Applicant must upload and submit the copy Tazkira (National ID) or Afghan Passport of the deceased.
  • Applicant must upload and submit Death Certificate issued by relevant Municipality. 

    The Death Certificate issued by the relevant municipality includes the following information

  • Details of the Deceased: Personal information about the deceased.

  • Family Information: Information about the deceased’s parents, children, and former spouse.
  • Cause of Death and Medical Condition: Details regarding the cause of death and the medical circumstances leading to it.
  • Informant Details: The name, address, and relationship of the individual who reported the death.

  • Certificate from Local Health District: This document certifies that the transfer of the deceased does not pose any health risks to individuals or countries.

  • Certificate of Embalming: Verification that the deceased has been properly embalmed.

  • Fee: this service is provided free of charge.
Issuance of the Document

Upon receiving the required documents via email or post, as outlined above, the Consulate General will issue a support letter on the same day.

  • A scanned copy of the letter will be sent via email.
  • If a return envelope is provided, the original letter will be mailed to the applicant.

If German authorities require a birth certificate for the deceased, you can apply for it free of charge using the following link: [Birth Certificate].

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