Repatriation to the CIS countries and neighbouring states
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and other countries: we know the consulates’ requirements, speak your language and bring your loved one home.
Why experience matters
Every country has its own rules
What is enough for a repatriation to Poland is far from enough for Uzbekistan. The differences lie in the detail — and decide how many days it takes.
- Consular requirements vary widely: legalisation or apostille, certified translations, their own forms.
- Transport routes change: connecting flights, limited cargo capacity, in some cases only overland.
- Language and religion: we advise in Russian and Ukrainian and take religious requirements into account — for example, a prompt transfer for Muslim burials.
Our main destinations
Choose the destination country
For each country: documents, route, typical duration and particulars.
Central Asia
Kazakhstan
Uzbekistan
Kyrgyzstan
TajikistanCaucasus
Georgia
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Ukraine
Russia
Latvia
Lithuania
Other country on requestHow it works
How we bring your loved one home
Consultation
In your language, around the clock, free of charge.
Certificates
Death certificate, Leichenpass, certified translations.
Consulate
Legalisation or apostille, clearance from the destination country.
Transport
Air freight or by road — the safest route.
Handover
To the family or the partner funeral home in the destination country.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about repatriation to the CIS countries
How long does a repatriation to Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan take?
Usually three to seven working days. The biggest factors are the legalisation of the documents and available cargo capacity on the flight route.
Which documents does the consulate require?
It varies from country to country — usually the death certificate, the Leichenpass (corpse passport) and certified translations, sometimes with legalisation. We know the requirements and obtain everything.
Do you also arrange the funeral in the destination country?
Through our partner funeral homes we can arrange the handover and, if you wish, the burial on site.
Can I get advice in Russian or Ukrainian?
Yes. We advise in German, Russian, Ukrainian and English — simply speak in whichever language is easiest for you.
We speak your language — literally
For over 20 years, Rudolf Nordheimer and his team have advised families from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia in Russian, Ukrainian, German and English. More than translation: we understand what bringing someone home means to your family.
- A dedicated contact person throughout
- Partner funeral homes in the destination countries
- Price in writing upfront, with no additional charges
We are here for you now
Call us, even at night. We advise in Russian, Ukrainian, German or English.
Guide
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