Repatriation from Vienna to Belgrade
from 1,450 EUR
- We do not charge separately for our work in collecting routine documents. Fees charged by authorities or other institutions are paid according to their actual invoice.
- Dressing the deceased is not charged separately.
- Basic accessories are included in the price of the coffin or funeral equipment.
Starting price in EUR for this city pair. The final quotation depends on the case and does not automatically include every coffin, special preparation or local funeral.
At a glance
- Vienna collection details
- Give the current institution and explain whether release is settled.
- Belgrade destination
- Name the cemetery or confirmed receiving address and its contact.
Establishing readiness under the Vienna procedure
Before departure, Austria requires examination, registration and necessary release. Vienna’s Hygienezentrum receives advance details for the international Leichenpass and checks proper coffining before issuing it. The collecting arrangement must account for any unfinished official steps.
Explain which certificates exist and whether an investigation prevents release. Preparatory discussions can begin, but a date for collection depends on the institution’s confirmed readiness.
Keeping Austrian permission separate from Serbian entry papers
Serbia treats the Austrian Leichenpass as foreign transport evidence. Its mission separately issues the sprovodnica for burial in Serbia, using the passport, death certificate and medical report. A secured-grave confirmation is an additional requirement for foreign nationals, not an identical consular obligation for all deceased people.
| Document | Issuer | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Austrian Leichenpass | Responsible Austrian authority | Foreign transport permission |
| Death certificate | Civil registry | Registered death record |
| Serbian sprovodnica | Serbian diplomatic or consular mission | Transfer for burial in Serbia |
Settling reception and any temporary accommodation
Belgrade’s Pogrebne usluge books burial using a death register extract. Existing grave rights and necessary statements are checked locally. The family confirms these matters with the operator and supplies the actual handover address.
Temporary refrigerated accommodation in Belgrade requires a separate capacity check. General availability does not reserve space or transfer the cemetery’s responsibilities to Fenjer.
Defining the Vienna–Belgrade quotation clearly
The starting price covers the named Vienna–Belgrade route. Equipment, additional work and the receiving arrangement determine the final quotation. No unrestricted selection of coffins or special preparation is implied. Discuss any proposed stay before burial explicitly.
We do not charge separately for our work in collecting routine documents. Fees charged by authorities or other institutions are paid according to their actual invoice.
Process for this case
- Step 1 of 4
Describe the Vienna case
Provide the facility, existing certificates and any unresolved release decision.
- Step 2 of 4
Prepare the Serbian application
Match the foreign evidence with the requirements for the sprovodnica.
- Step 3 of 4
Agree the Belgrade handover
Confirm the responsible receiver and the precise destination address.
- Step 4 of 4
Confirm the collection arrangement
The service agreement follows documentary readiness and the institution’s release.
Sources and review date
The official sources listed below were reviewed for the statements on this page. Responsibilities and forms can change, so the current version published by the relevant authority remains decisive.
- Vienna — international Leichenpass — Stadt Wien — Gesundheitsdienst · reviewed
- Austria — transport abroad — oesterreich.gv.at · reviewed
- Belgrade — burial appointments and grave rights — JKP Pogrebne usluge Beograd · reviewed
- Serbia — transfer for burial — Ministarstvo spoljnih poslova Republike Srbije · reviewed
Frequently asked questions
Does the Vienna Leichenpass remove the need for a Serbian sprovodnica?
Serbia lists it as supporting foreign transport evidence. It does not replace the document issued by the Serbian mission.
Who needs the additional consular proof of a grave in Serbia?
The ministry specifies foreign nationals. Separately, the family must settle practical burial arrangements with the chosen local operator.
Is refrigerated accommodation in Belgrade guaranteed when we enquire?
No. We check the required date, actual need and available capacity before confirming any arrangement.
What happens if the agreed Belgrade receiving address changes?
Notify us as soon as it is known so that reception and the burial information in the application can be reconciled.