GENERAL METHODS OF REPATRIATION OF A DEAD BODY TO GHANA

Generally, if the deceased holds a valid Ghanaian Passport, no further documentation will be required from the High Commission for the repatriation of their mortal remains to Ghana.

However, if the deceased does not hold a valid Ghanaian passport, a letter from the Ghana High Commission will be required to serve as a travel document.

Required Documents

The following documents will be required for the issuance of the travel document:

• Certified Copy of Death Certificate
• Embalming Certificate
• Free-from-infection Certificate
• Copy of expired bio-data page of Ghanaian passport or any Ghanaian Identification document of the deceased
• If the above cannot be provided, alternatively:
  • A valid Ghanaian ID of a relative or next of kin of the deceased
  • Signed letter to confirm the deceased’s identity and relationship
• Two (2) passport-sized photographs
• A postal order of £30 or card payment at the Mission

Mailing Address

Ghana High Commission
Consular Section
13 Belgrave Square
London, SW1X 8PN