Funeral repatriation route guide
Repatriation from Sweden to Nepal
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The process
What happens after a death in Sweden
Call 112 for emergency services. Death is certified by a physician. The dodsfallsintyg is registered with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) in the Population Register. The police and medical examiner take jurisdiction for violent or unexplained deaths. Sweden is an EU member and Hague Apostille Convention member (joined 1999).
Key facts
Repatriation from Sweden to Nepal: what to expect
Sweden has a Nepali community, with nationals working in Stockholm and Gothenburg, and Swedish development partnerships with Nepal have created ongoing bilateral connections. The Embassy of Nepal in Stockholm is fully operational. When a Nepali national dies in Sweden and their family wishes to repatriate remains to Nepal, the death is registered with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) Population Register. Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu is Nepal's only international airport. The dodsfallsintyg requires certified Nepali translation for the Ward Office in Nepal. Nepal is not a Hague Apostille Convention member; full consular authentication through the Embassy of Nepal in Stockholm is required. (Embassy of Nepal, Stockholm; Government of Nepal Ministry of Home Affairs, 2025.)
- Key document: dodsfallsintyg (death certificate) (in Swedish)
- Documentation takes 3-5 days. Appoint a specialist on day one.
- British Embassy or High Commission in Stockholm registers the death and advises. They cannot fund repatriation.
- Death must be registered with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) Population Register promptly.
- Nepal Embassy in Stockholm can advise on documentation. They cannot fund repatriation.
Step by step
Timeline: Sweden to Nepal
Immediate steps after death
Day of death. Call +44 (0)20 7008 5000 (FCDO) or 112 for local emergency services.
Family or travel insurer
Death registered. Dodsfallsintyg (death certificate) obtained.
Death must be registered with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) Population Register. Violent or unexplained deaths (police and medical examiner) may delay this step.
Local funeral director and registry
Nepal Embassy in Stockholm notified
Simultaneous with Step 1. Embassy provides a list of local funeral directors.
Family or repatriation specialist
Embalming and preparation.
After body released by authorities.
Licensed local funeral director
All export documentation and permits obtained.
Allow 3-5 days. Cannot begin until death certificate issued.
Local funeral director and authorities
Air cargo to Nepal
Once all documentation complete.
Repatriation specialist and airline cargo
Nepal funeral director takes custody. Receiving funeral director coordinates with local authorities.
Within 24 hours of arrival.
Receiving funeral director
In Nepal
When the body arrives in Nepal
The Nepali funeral director takes custody at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal's only international airport. All repatriated remains arrive via KTM regardless of the final destination within Nepal. Death registration of overseas Nepalis is handled by the local Ward Office (formerly the Village Development Committee or Municipality) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, upon receipt of the overseas documentation. Nepal is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention; all foreign documents require full consular authentication through the Embassy of Nepal in the country of origin. All documents require certified Nepali translation for submission to the Ward Office. A hermetically sealed zinc-lined coffin is required for all air imports. The Embassy of Nepal in the origin country coordinates the overseas death registration process. (Embassy of Nepal, London; Government of Nepal Ministry of Home Affairs, 2025.)
Consular support
The Embassy of Nepal in Stockholm can advise on documentation requirements and coordinates the overseas death registration process. Nepal is not a Hague Apostille Convention member; full consular authentication through the Embassy in Stockholm is required. The Embassy cannot pay for or arrange repatriation.
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Common questions
FAQs: repatriation from Sweden to Nepal
In a straightforward case, repatriation from Sweden to Nepal takes 4-8 weeks. The fastest cases complete in 3-4 weeks. Complex cases can take 8-14 weeks or longer.
Death must be registered with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) Population Register promptly. Violent or unexplained deaths (police and medical examiner) may add time before the body can be released.
The core documents are: dodsfallsintyg (death certificate) with certified translation where required, embalming certificate, export permit, freedom from infection certificate, and passport of the deceased. Your repatriation coordinator handles obtaining these on your behalf.
The Nepal Embassy in Stockholm can assist with document authentication and advise on repatriation requirements. They cannot pay for or arrange repatriation. Contact the Nepal Embassy in Stockholm as soon as possible after the death.
Violent or unexplained deaths (police and medical examiner) may trigger a post-mortem examination. This adds time: the body cannot be released until the authorities authorise it.
The Nepali funeral director takes custody at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal's only international airport. The local Ward Office under the Ministry of Home Affairs handles death registration on receipt of overseas documentation. Nepal is not a Hague Apostille Convention member; full consular authentication through the Embassy of Nepal in the origin country is required. All foreign documents require certified Nepali translation for the Ward Office. A hermetically sealed zinc-lined coffin is required. The Embassy of Nepal coordinates the overseas death registration.
Cremation in Sweden is widely available. You will need the local death certificate, cremation certificate, and relevant export documentation. Your repatriation specialist can advise on the current position.
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Reviewed by the Repatriate Service editorial team. Information sourced from UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) guidance, official embassy contacts, and professional repatriation experience. Updated June 2026.
Sources: FCDO gov.uk · Sweden repatriation guide · Frequently asked questions