Bringing deceased remains back to India from a foreign country. Navigating eCARe portals, consular NOCs, and APHO airport clearances.
Repatriating a deceased loved one back to India is a sensitive, time-critical task regulated under international air standards and the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Inbound remains must undergo clearance by Airport Health Officers (APHO) at primary entry ports (such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai).
Velmora Global International coordinates directly with local funeral directors in the country of passing, cancels the deceased's passport at the nearest Indian Consulate to obtain a Death NOC, registers the documentation on the online eCARe portal, and clears customs immediately upon landing in India.
Do you need to repatriate remains to India? Contact our New Delhi headquarters instantly to register a case.
Gathering these files helps us determine the fastest route and approximate cost quotes immediately.
Deceased's original passport scan and physical photo ID scans of the authorizing next-of-kin.
Official cause of death certificate (must state cause of death is non-infectious/non-infective).
Signed next-of-kin authorization form authorizing our New Delhi office to handle clearances.
Before boarding caskets on flights, airlines require hermetic seals and custom outer wooden boxes.
Embalming certificates issued by registered doctors in compliance with WHO quarantine instructions.
Caskets must be sealed airtight (hermetically sealed) to prevent pressure leaks inside planes.
Embassy passport cancellations and death NOC stamps managed by daily runner dispatches.
Speak directly to our 24/7 Operations Desk. We will calculate airline tariffs, coordinate with foreign registries, and secure embassy slots.