Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
The embassy transcribes a death certificate of a Senegalese national and, on a close relative's request, issues a mortuary laissez-passer needed to repatriate the body to Senegal.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Senegal in Tokyo, Japan (non-resident; its site says it covers Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Tonga). The Honorary Consulate-General in Melbourne states on its own site that it does not issue visas or passports and refers such matters to the Tokyo embassy.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Senegal.
How to apply
Download and complete the form for the service, date and sign it | send the signed form and documents by post to the embassy in Tokyo, or upload scans (max 4 files of 5 MB) through the website form | incomplete files are not processed
Documents you need
- Transcription: local death certificate, deceased's birth certificate, passport or ID and consular card, applicant's passport or ID
- Laissez-passer: deceased's ID, death certificate, certificate of cause of death, non-contagion attestation, local burial or transport authorisation
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Good to know
Fees not published. Pages are written for residents of Japan (fees quoted as Japanese revenue stamps in yen) and do not mention Australia; whether applicants in Australia are treated identically was not confirmed. Page shows last update 17 March 2024 (more than 12 months old).
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Senegal's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of Senegal in Australia
- Birth transcription
- Certificate of custom or capacity to marry
- Consular registration and consular card
- Driving licence authenticity certificate (Japan exchange)
- Legalisation and certified copies
- Marriage transcription or celebration
- Parental authorisation and child travel authorisation
- Power of attorney (procuration)
- Removal certificate (permanent return to Senegal)
- Safe-conduct (sauf-conduit) one-way travel document
- Visa for Senegal