You should receive the Consular certificate about 6 weeks after we receive a complete application.

The country improved procedures at ports by abolishing the requirement for a consular certificate and allowing submission of information required for customs clearance electronically.

Once it is complete, the consul can issue to the next of kin what is called a consular certificate of death, which is used for all legal purposes.

In addition to proof of identity which is usually a British passport, please note that proof of current address is always required for the issue of all consular certificates, informative notes, letters and notarial acts including certified photocopies.