What happens when you die while traveling internationally?
The possibility of dying while travelling always existed. One could get into a car accident, victim of crime, etc, so the question is:
What happens when you die?
Specifically, are there international treaties that establish a procedure to follow when a foreigner dies in a certain country? Now, I know that International treaties are rarely signed by all nations, so there will be exceptions but if there are common agreements and procedures, those are the ones I would like to know.
If there are any: What do these treaties say? Do they include following a will legally written in another country.
Are procedures depending on the country of death, citizenship, residence or combination of these? If there are no treaties covering death of a foreigner, then it is possible we have to ask what happens when an Afghan dies in Albania to a Zambian in Zimbabwe!
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What happens if you die while traveling?
Depending on the events surrounding the death, the deceased may be transferred to a local funeral home or held in the city or hospital morgue. To arrange for shipping, you'll need two funeral homes \u2013 one locally and the second in the final destination.How do I report a Death of a U.S. citizen overseas?
To request a Consular Report of Death for a specific country, select "Death of a U.S. Citizen" under U.S. Citizen Services on the embassy's website. For additional copies, contact the Passport Services Vital Records Office at 1-202-485-8300.What happens if a British citizen dies abroad?
You must register a death with the local authorities in the country where the person died. In many countries you can also register the death with the UK authorities. These rules apply if you live in England and Wales.What happens if an American dies in Italy?
An Italian death certificate is required for burial in Italy or transportation of the remains. The death certificate is prepared by the hospital or doctor where the victim passed away. You will need to provide that death certificate to the local funeral agent you select.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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