Death abroad and repatriation / public remit
Coordinate death recognition, family contact and the lawful custody of remains or personal effects.
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Office output: Repatriation and estate-custody handoff
People and households
Register a birth in a habitat
Decision owner: Citizenship & Mobility Commission
Reunite a family across regions
Decision owner: Citizenship & Mobility Commission
Replace a lost travel credential
Decision owner: Citizenship & Mobility Commission
Companies and cooperatives
Request public records
Decision owner: Archives, Libraries & Memory Commission
Obtain legal aid remotely
Decision owner: Justice & Legal Cooperation Commission
Research and civic organisations
Request public records
Decision owner: Archives, Libraries & Memory Commission
Obtain legal aid remotely
Decision owner: Justice & Legal Cooperation Commission
Public administrations
Register a birth in a habitat
Decision owner: Citizenship & Mobility Commission
Reunite a family across regions
Decision owner: Citizenship & Mobility Commission
Transfer voter participation
Decision owner: Independent Election Authority
Assessment file: Repatriation and estate-custody handoff
- death certification
- next-of-kin authority
- transport custody
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A difficult death abroad and repatriation case
Family members disagree about repatriation while transport is delayed; preserve remains and effects pending competent consent.
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Missing citizens
Missing-citizen coordination log
Detention assistance
Detention assistance instruction
Reporting and specialist powers
Public records and accountability
CIV.06.03/REGRepatriation and estate-custody handoff
Accessible assistance, evidence alternatives, institutional handoffs and review.