Bringing corpses/human ash into Thailand
Bringing corpses or human ash into Thailand does not require submitting an Import Declaration Form or Special Declaration Form. The Customs procedure involved is listed below:
Importers present the following documents to Customs officers:
The passport of a deceased person
Air Waybill, original or photocopy
The death certificate issued by the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in the country in which the person passed away
Other related documents such as a letter confirming death issued by a hospital and a death certificate issued by a local authority in which the person passed away
Customs officers release the corpses and human ash (and keep record of the release) with the importer signing in the pick-up document.
Bringing corpses/human ash out of Thailand
To facilitate the customs clearance process for the export of remains or ashes, the relatives/exporter must prepare the necessary documents to present to customs officials. It is not required to prepare an export declaration form.
Last update : October 8, 2018
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Customs Care Center : The Customs Department, 1, Suntorn Kosa Road, Klong Toey, Bangkok, 10110
Fax : +66-2667-7767
E-mail : saraban@customs.go.th
Call Center : 1164
For more information please contact. : Phuket Airport Passenger Control Customs Office 222 Moo 6, Mai Khao Subdistrict, Thalang District, Phuket 83110
Telephone number : 02-667-7000 (24-5904)