Transfer of Body for burial in Lebanon

1. The original copies, plus a photostat copy, of the following documents should be provided:

-  Certified Copy of Death Certificate issued by the Local Authorities.

- Original passport of deceased & Lebanese I.D. (I.D. Card or Individual Civil Registry Record / “Ikhraj Kayd Fardy”).

- Attestation of non-contagious diseases issued by the authorized Local Health Authorities (Public Health Medical Officer/ Disease Control).

- In case of accident or suspicious circumstances, an additional attestation from the Forensic Pathologist as to the cause of death.

-  Embalming Certificate.

-  Burial Transit Permit issued by the Local Authorities.

-  Letter of sealed casket

-  No fee is required

-  Self-addressed, stamped (or Priority Prepaid) return envelope.

2. The original documents will be returned to the applicant and should accompany the corpse.

Transfer of Furniture

The original copies of the following documents should be provided for attestation:

- Lebanese I.D. or Individual Civil Registry Record (‘Ikhraj Kayd Fardy’ or Lebanese Passport).

-  A notarized packing list.

- An affidavit from the applicant, showing his/her complete address in Australia and Lebanon and testifying that he/she resided in Australia or outside Lebanon for the last three years (at least) and that he/she intends to reside permanently in Lebanon. This affidavit should be notarized by the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade. 

- A written proof of three years residence in Australia (visa or Australian passport)

- A Money Order or a Bank Cheque in the amount of A$ 47.00 payable to the “Embassy of Lebanon”.

- Self-addressed, stamped (or Priority Prepaid) return envelope.

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