Funeral
transportation

We deliver to all major Peruvian cities: Lima (LIM), Cusco (CUZ), Arequipa (AQP), Trujillo (TRU), Iquitos (IQT) in the Amazon, Piura (PIU), Chiclayo (CIX), Tacna (TCQ), Cajamarca (CJA), Ayacucho (AYP), Puerto Maldonado (PEM). Onward by ground transport or LATAM Perú/Sky Airline domestic flight to any city. For highland regions (Cusco 3400 m, Puno 3800 m) we account for pressure differences and additional zinc coffin airtightness verification requirements imposed by altitude sanitary protocols.

In Belarus: ZAGS certificate, forensic report, Ministry of Health permit, infection-free certificate, embalming statement, zinc coffin sealing act. All with Spanish translation and MFA apostille. In Peru: DIGESA body import permit, SUNAT declaration, Russian consular note, Certificado de Defunción at RENIEC, municipal burial permit. For Jewish burials — Asociación Judía del Perú authorisation. The complete package is prepared turnkey in 3-5 days with Colegio de Traductores certified translations.

The full cycle from time of death to arrival in Lima is 5-7 days. Belarus processing with apostille and embalming — 2-3 days, transport to MSQ and cargo check-in — 1 day, flight with Madrid or Amsterdam connection — 22-26 hours. SUNAT customs and DIGESA sanitary control at LIM — 6-12 hours. For Cusco, Arequipa, Iquitos add a domestic segment of 1-3 hours. Time zone difference between Minsk and Lima is 8 hours, factored into planning for handover coordination across time zones.

Base cost to Lima (LIM) from 9200 EUR; to Cusco, Arequipa, Trujillo from 9700 EUR; to remote Amazon regions (Iquitos, Puerto Maldonado) or highlands from 10500 EUR. Quote includes embalming in Minsk, zinc coffin and outer wooden casket, full document package with apostille, Spanish translations, Iberia/KLM/Air France + LATAM air freight, SUNAT customs, DIGESA, funeraria handover. LATAM Perú domestic flights add 400-800 EUR depending on destination region.

Yes, a hermetically sealed zinc coffin is mandatory under DIGESA, IATA and Peruvian sanitary standards. In Minsk sealing is performed at the State Morgue or certified private agencies with an airtightness statement in Belarusian and Spanish. The zinc container is placed inside an outer wooden casket with 'Restos Humanos' marking. For highland burials (Cusco, Puno) additional airtightness verification is required due to pressure differentials. The funeraria in Lima has the right to open the zinc for velorio preparation.

The apostille is issued at the Main Consular Department of Belarus MFA at Lenina 19, Minsk. Booking via mfa.gov.by or in person, processing 1-3 working days, state fee one base unit. Peru has been a Hague Convention member since 2010, so an apostille is sufficient without consular legalisation. Spanish translation by a sworn translator from Colegio de Traductores del Perú is prepared in parallel. We handle the entire procedure with courier delivery of ready documents to office or home.

Yes, the accompanying person flies on the same flight in the passenger cabin while the body travels in the cargo hold as AVI/HUM. For entry to Peru, Belarusian citizens do not need a visa for up to 90 days (visa-free regime for tourists since 2019). Passport valid 6+ months, return ticket, purpose-of-travel confirmation required. At the border a Tarjeta Andina de Migración is issued. For funeral accompaniment we provide a funeraria letter. For extended stay (awaiting funeral) extension via Migraciones is arranged.

Since 2019 Belarusian citizens can enter Peru visa-free for up to 90 days for tourist and family purposes including funerals. Passport valid 6+ months, return ticket, purpose-of-travel confirmation (funeraria invitation, our repatriation documents), proof of financial means required. At the border a Tarjeta Andina de Migración is completed. For long stays or work — visa at Peru embassy in Moscow (Smolensky Boulevard 22/14). We prepare the supporting document package for border procedures.

Yes, dispatch operates 24/7 all 365 days. On Peruvian holidays (Navidad 25 December, Año Nuevo, Fiestas Patrias 28-29 July — main national holiday, Día del Trabajo 1 May, Santa Rosa de Lima 30 August, Combate de Angamos 8 October, Inmaculada Concepción 8 December, Semana Santa, Todos los Santos 1 November) — SUNAT and DIGESA operate at airports, funerarias may close. Belarusian holidays halt ZAGS and MFA. Flights continue running without interruption via European hubs.

A typical situation for Peruvian tourists and students in Belarus — passport lost during travel around the country or at the educational institution. We immediately engage a lawyer to liaise with the Peruvian embassy in Moscow for an urgent salvoconducto (temporary return document), while Minsk ZAGS registers death on available data. Forensic examination follows the protocol. Body preparation and zinc coffin sealing begin immediately so as not to lose time while consular documentation is reconstructed via Moscow.