REQUIREMENTS FOR A REPATRIATION LETTER FROM THE EMBASSY

The Embassy issues a Letter of conveyance free of charge, to enable the transportation of the remains of a deceased citizen of Kenya for burial.

The following documents should be scanned and emailed to immigration@kenyaembassyberlin.de:

1. International Death Certificate
2. Copy of the deceased (Kenyan) Passport
3. Corpse Transit Permit
4. Embalming Certificate or Cremation Certificate
6. Letter of Conveyance
7. Letter from the family confirming that they will take care of the entire conveyance costs incurred

8. For Non-Kenyans: Copy of the Kenyan Burial Permit

The repatriation letter is issued and posted within 1 work day after receipt of the complete documents.