To transport human remains to the Republic of Serbia it requires prior permission. In order to secure such a permit /called SPROVODNICA/, certain documents and procedures are required.

a) If the deceased was a citizen of the Republic of Serbia, had a valid passport of the Republic of Serbia and did not die from any contagious disease, the Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia in New York or Embassy of the Republic of Serbia or the Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia in Chicago, depending on in which state the deceased had lived, may issue the permit (SPROVODNICA) upon presentation of the following documents:

. The deceased's valid passport of Serbia.
. Two certified copies of the death certificate which should state the cause of death.
. A letter from the doctor stating the cause of death, notarized.
. A statement by the local health authority that the deceased did not die of any contagious disease with health department seal notarized.
. Two embalmers affidavits notarized.
. A US locally issued burial and/or transit permit.
. Zinc lined shipping box.
. A letter from the Funeral home stating the flight itinerary; date and place of the departure; date and place of the arrival; name of consignee.
The Embassy prefers that the family make the request for shipment before the documents be presented.
. A letter from the competent USA authorities (police, customs) issued after the identification of the body and control and seal of the casket.
. Certificate of pertinent authorities of Serbia and Montenegro (i.e. municipal authorities, cemetery) that plot has been reserved at a specify cemetery for the burial of the deceased (coffin, urn).
. Fee (Money order) for issuing SPROVODNICA is $ 48.00.

SPROVODNICA can be issued after the identification of the body, control of the casket and after placing the Consulate's seal on the casket takes place or by competent USA authorities.
Please note that a statement should be included with the above documents as to the Cemetery location and the date of burial, name and address of family in Serbia who will be responsible and the name and address of the escort if any.
b) If the deceased was not a citizen or Serbia did not have a valid passport of the Republic of Serbia or the cause of death was contagious disease, the Consulate General or the Embassy cannot issue the permit /SPROVODNICA/ immediately. In that case the following must be submitted to the Consulate General or the Embassy:
. Passport of the deceased, if available and birth certificate.
. As above /2-9/

Only after authorities of Serbia approve the transportation, SPROVODNICA will be issued.
All regulations, consular fees and information on consular services are subject to change without notice.

Please contact the Consulate General for any additional information.