NOC for transporting remains of a foreign national of Indian origin – India in Australia

For people of Indian origin who had become foreign (e.g. Australian) citizens, the Consulate issues a no-objection certificate so the body or ashes can be taken to India for last rites. The route differs depending on whether the deceased held an OCI card.

Where to apply in Australia

Consulate-General Perth (WA and NT), in person at Level 6, 12 St Georges Terrace, Perth.

Only CGI Perth publishes this procedure.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of India.

How to apply

If the deceased held an OCI card: apply for Special Permission on ociservices.gov.in, print it and attend the Consulate (9:30-12:30 working days) | if not: email the request and documents to the Consulate, which decides; if approved, attend with originals

Documents you need

OCI card for cancellation (if held)
Copy of deceased's passport
Apostilled original death certificate
For a body: apostilled embalming certificate and no-communicable-disease certificate
For ashes: apostilled cremation certificate
Accompanying person's itinerary and passport copy
Miscellaneous Service Form in Death Cases
Undertaking from next of kin (or authorisation letter)
Printout of OCI portal application

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The official pages do not publish a fee for this service.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 stated. Walk-in 9:30-12:30 on working days after the online step or email approval.

Official sources

cgiperth.gov.in/pages?id=nel5a&subid=epY2a&nextid=mbk5e

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by India'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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