The Government of Ethiopia depends upon Ethiopian Airlines to set the regulations for the transport of human remains. Ethiopian Airlines requires the following documentation to fly human remains to Ethiopia.

1. Original Death Certificate

2. A letter from the funeral home showing

   • Embalming by standard U.S. methods

   • Use of a hermetically sealed casket

3. Non-contagious disease letters issued by the local health authority and/or Department of Health

If all of the requirements listed above are met, then the Embassy of Ethiopia will issue a permit for the shipment of the body. There is no fee associated with this Embassy service.

If you are mailing your documents to the Embassy, please include a self-addressed envelope with sufficient pre-paid return postage.