If a Maldivian citizen had died overseas, the next of kin should register the death and get a death certificate from the foreign authorities in the country where the person had died. The deceased's next of kin will then need to report the death to the nearest Maldives mission.
Transfer of Remains for Burial to Maldives
If a death had occurred overseas, it should be registered with the relevant foreign authorities where the death occurred. You will require a permit from the nearest Maldives mission and government authorities of the country where the death occurred, to transfer human remains from overseas to Maldives for burial.