Cremated remains of a deceased person may be brought to the Philippines only after a Consular Mortuary Certificate is secured from this Consulate. The requirements for a petition for this certificate are the following:

1. Death Certificate with English translation and legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina - one (1) original and four (4) photocopies
2. Burial Transit Permit with English translation and legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina - one (1) original and four (4) photocopies
3. Cremation Certificate with English translation and legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina - one (1) original and four (4) photocopies
4. Notarized Mortuary Certificate stating that the urn contains only the cremated remains, with English translation and legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina - one (1) original and four (4) photocopies
5. Four (4) copies of the following:

1. Passport of the person carrying the cremated remains.
2. Flight details of the transport of the cremated remains.
3. consignee’s address and phone number in the Philippines
4. family member or contact person’s address in Argentina and in the Philippines (indicate relationship to the deceased)
5. last known address of the deceased in the Philippines
6. Proof of Citizenship - Philippine passport for Filipino citizens (or former Filipino citizen, Argentine passport or naturalization papers for other nationalities, passport)
7. Processing fee of $50.00 ($25.00 for Mortuary Certificate and $25.00 for Report of Death) in cash and in US dollars only

NOTE:

1. All photocopies should be in A4 size.
2. Application may be submitted in person at the Embassy
3. The processing period is two (2) working days.