ΔΔ:Licence for transferring corpses abroad

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At a glance

Points of service

Regions, KEP (ΚΕΠ)

Digital provision points

• The service is not provided digitally

Number of required documents

1 to 2 + (

2

)

Fees

Provided without cost

Deadline of completion

50 days

Description

The procedure concerns the issue of a certificate for transferring a corpse, which is in a cemetery or mortuary, outside the country.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure

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Provided to

Next of kin of the deceased

Related links

Validity duration

Indefinite

Last update

12/09/2025

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Issuing a certificate for transferring a corpse abroad.

Notes:

The application shall be submitted to the Public Health Directorate of the relevant region or to the nearest Citizens’ Service Centre (KEP).

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

Output & Results

Output

Administrative Act

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Alternative titles

Issuing a certificate for transferring a corpse abroad

Official title

Issuing a certificate for transferring the remains of a person abroad

Languages supported

Greek, English

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Transport Permits

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (handwritten)

Life events

Digital signatures

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

Ιndefinite

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   19476
   
   No
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   173220
   
   
   Indefinite
   
   Identification document
   852778, 943702
   
   
   
   
   9603, 9916
   
   
   Supporting document

The procedure concerns the issue of a certificate for transferring a corpse, which is in a cemetery or mortuary, outside the country. 0.00 0.00 1 0 2

   50 days

1 Identity Card or Passport Identification document

Identity Card or Passport

Submission by: Ex officio (manual)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2244

2 This procedure concerns the issuance of an extract from the Death Certificate issued to the closest relatives of the deceased, provided that it has been prepared in accordance with Law 344/1976, as in force. Death certificate

This procedure concerns the issuance of an extract from the Death Certificate issued to the closest relatives of the deceased, provided that it has been prepared in accordance with Law 344/1976, as in force.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/oikogeneia/apoleia/lexiarkhike-praxe-thanatou

Submission by: Ex officio (digital), Ex officio (manual), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 1701

3 Certification of Death Certification

Certification of Death

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: A certification of Death shall be submitted if the death has not been declared at the civil registry, i.e. if there is no Death Certificate.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Administrative

Alternative document of: 1

Yes 8619

4 Embalming Certificate Certificate

Embalming Certificate

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: The Embalming Certificate is issued by a coroner, a pathologist, a general surgeon or a surgeon of related specialty, as well as by hospitals (if the embalming is carried out by a private physician, there must be evidence that the physician in question is a member of the relevant Medical Association).

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9703

5 The process involves the issue of a power of attorney by the person directly concerned to the person he authorises to act on his behalf, for processing his affairs and to the extent of the powers granted to him. In order for the power of attorney to be accepted by every administrative authority, it should bear the authenticated signature of the authorising person and the person directly concerned, thereby ensuring that his will is clearly stated. The power of attorney can be obtained either by the citizen visiting any administrative authority or Citizens’ Service Centre (KEP) to certify the authenticity of his signature on the text of the power of attorney, or by using the electronic authorisation issuance service (e-exousiodotisi) via the public administration’s Single Digital Portal (gov.gr). Enabling act

The process involves the issue of a power of attorney by the person directly concerned to the person he authorises to act on his behalf, for processing his affairs and to the extent of the powers granted to him. In order for the power of attorney to be accepted by every administrative authority, it should bear the authenticated signature of the authorising person and the person directly concerned, thereby ensuring that his will is clearly stated. The power of attorney can be obtained either by the citizen visiting any administrative authority or Citizens’ Service Centre (KEP) to certify the authenticity of his signature on the text of the power of attorney, or by using the electronic authorisation issuance service (e-exousiodotisi) via the public administration’s Single Digital Portal (gov.gr).

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-exousiodoteses

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: Power of attorney by a direct relative of the deceased or of the representative handling the case, with authenticated signature.

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 1

Yes 3070

Decision Αριθ.ΔΙΑΔΠ/Α1/14839 2002

Description Laying down administrative procedures and the respective forms processed at Citizens’ Service Centres (KEP)

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20020201040

Law 1315 1983 3 Α

Description Ratification of Agreement 80/26 October 1973 of the Council of Europe on the transfer of corpses between Member States of the Council of Europe.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19830100003

Presidential Decree 210 1975 63 Α

Description On embalming, transferring and burying human corpses and bones.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19750100063

1 Physical identification of the citizen

Responsible for Implementation KEP (ΚΕΠ) employee

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description When the citizen arrives at the Citizens’ Service Centre (KEP), the applicant shall present to the officer his identification document to check his identity.

Notes The KEP officer receives and checks the supporting documents provided by the citizen. If, during the check, it is found that a supporting document is missing or is incomplete, the officer shall inform the citizen of that and shall not proceed with the submission of the application. If a supporting document can be obtained internally by the KEP, then the officer shall initiate the relevant process.

No No

PT5M PT2M

2 Registration of citizen's particulars, creation and issuance of a reference number for the application

Responsible for Implementation KEP (ΚΕΠ) employee

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description The officer fills out the online application and creates a new dossier in the KEP Information System. If the citizen so wishes, he may, through stating his mobile phone number, request to be informed via SMS that the application has been completed. Finally, the officer shall give to the citizen the proof of submission of the application, which shall include the file number of the request and the contact details of the KEP.

No No

PT10M PT5M

3 Sending the file to the competent service

Responsible for Implementation KEP (ΚΕΠ) employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The KEP officer shall send to the competent body the case file (which shall contain the application and the supporting documents) in one of the accepted manners (through the post, e-mail).

No No

P3D P1D

4 Delivery of administrative documents to citizens

Responsible for Implementation KEP (ΚΕΠ) employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The KEP officer shall receive the final document from the competent body and shall notify the citizen (via SMS or telephone) to pick it up. The citizen then shall visit the KEP and receive the license to transfer the bones.

Notes A duly authorised representative of the applicant may also receive the document.

No No

P3D P1D