Poland in Mongolia

Certificate allowing the repatriation of body or ashes (remains) into Poland can be obtained at a competent local Polish consular post. 

Documents can be submitted in person, through a representative or sent by post.

To book an appointment, please write to the following e-mail address: XXX.

You will need:

• A burial permit issued by the district governor or mayor — such permit may be requested by the deceased’s family or a funeral parlour authorised to do so.
•  A copy of the death certificate or other document confirming the death.
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The fee is XXX.

The consul will issue the certificate without delay and not later than 3 days from the application date.

In person. You can also request to have them delivered to you by post if you will cover the postage costs.

In the event of refusal, the consul will issue a decision against which you can lodge a complaint with the Minister of Foreign Affairs within 7 days. The complaint is lodged via the consul who issued the decision.

What happens if the family chooses not to repatriate the body into Poland?

If the family of the deceased person chooses not to have them brought to Poland, the consul will request local authorities to give them a burial in accordance with local laws (at the cost of local authorities, in public cemeteries).

Remember that the consul will not cover your expenses, provide advice or take decisions on burial arrangements on behalf of the deceased’s family.