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Repatriation from Austria
Timeline, process, and documentation for bringing a loved one home from Austria.
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Send us the detailsExpected timelines
How long does repatriation from Austria take?
Timelines depend on circumstances. Here is an honest guide to what to expect.
Factors that can extend the timeline
- Staatsanwaltschaft (Public Prosecution) must authorise body release for suspicious or unnatural deaths
- Gerichtsmedizin (forensic medicine institute) attached to the University of Vienna or Graz performs post-mortems
- Winter Alpine fatalities require mountain rescue (Bergrettung) recovery before documentation can begin; high altitude and avalanche conditions can delay recovery
- All documents are in German; certified English translations required for UK entry
Documentation
Documents required for repatriation from Austria
All of these must be obtained before air transport can take place.
The process
Overview of the repatriation process from Austria
Route guides
Repatriation routes from Austria
Each route guide covers the documentation, timeline and process for one corridor from Austria, written for the family at the receiving end.
We are here to help. Send us the details, any time
If your loved one has passed away in Austria, please do not face this alone. Send us the details and we will explain what happens next and prepare a quote for bringing them home, wherever home is.
Reviewed by the Repatriate Service editorial team. Information sourced from UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) guidance, official embassy contacts, and professional repatriation experience. Facts last checked September 2026; page updated .
Sources: FCDO gov.uk · Embassy contacts: Austria · Frequently asked questions