Permit for taking a body or an urn from Australia to Germany. Funeral homes are the usual applicants and send scans in advance.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy Canberra, Consulate General Sydney and honorary consuls.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Germany.
How to apply
Submit scanned documents in advance | bring originals to the appointment
Documents you need
- Body: death certificate, passport, cause-of-death certificate, coroner's statement, funeral director's statement on coffin
- Urn: death certificate, numbered cremation certificate, photos of the sealed urn, passport copy
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: EUR 68 each
Good to know
Fees are set in euro and converted to AUD at the mission's rate (rounded to AUD 0.50); cash only in AUD; Canberra and Sydney take Visa/Mastercard physical cards only (fees page, no date shown, copyright 2026).
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Germany'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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