For the transfer of a corpse beyond the borders of the Federal Republic of Germany, you need a mortuary passport.
Note:The mortuary passport is issued in several languages (English, French and Italian).
Note: For individual countries, e.g. Greece, special burial regulations apply.
Online service
Apply for the issuance of a mortuary passport conveniently online here
Information on online application
Prerequisites
Procedure
Required documents
Forms
Fees
Legal basis
Public order office
Burial law (funeral passports)
Service hotline
You have questions? Call us: from any network, without an area code. Authorities number 115: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can usually reach the authorities number 115 at fixed network tariffs and thus free of charge via flat rates. Sign language telephone: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.