1) Information on the Current Procedure for Issuance of Iranian
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Query response a-7369 of 6 September 2010 Iran: 1) Information on the current procedure for issuance of Iranian passports; 2) Information on last changes of the procedure for issuance of Iranian passports; information on possible updates of the procedure in the period between or previous to 2004-2005; 3) a) Provided that there was an update: Information on time requirements for replacing an old with a new passport; b) provided that there was no update: Information on time requirements for issuance of a biometric passport This response was commissioned by the UNHCR Protection Information Unit, Division of International Protection. Views expressed in the response are not necessarily those of UNHCR. This response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to ACCORD within time constraints and in accordance with ACCORD’s methodological standards and the Common EU Guidelines for processing Country of Origin Information (COI). This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status, asylum or other form of international protection. Please read in full all documents referred to. Non-English language information is comprehensively summarised in English. Original language quotations are provided for reference. In addition to the information provided below, we are waiting for the response to the inquiries to the Embassies of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Vienna and Berlin. We will forward them to you as soon as we receive them. 1) Information on the current procedure for issuance of Iranian passports The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Netherlands (in the following referred to in short as Iranian Embassy) has published the procedure for the issuing of an Iranian passport on its website not specifying the date of the entry of the information. The first entry of information deals with the procedure for individuals, who thus far have never possessed an Iranian passport. A detailed list is provided, which defines required documents, necessary application forms to be filled out and the number of photos to be made available. It elaborates on requirements for Dutch nationals and summons all applicants who are liable to military service to provide the appropriate documents. Moreover, it is stated that all applicants are required to wire the respective fee for issuing a passport: “Issuing A First Passport PLEASE NOTE: The following documents are required for individuals, who thus far have never possessed an Iranian Passport (such as a lost one, invalid, expired…) and have not 2 been included as ‘travelling companion’ in the passport of their parents or spouse. Requirements 1)2 Filled-out copies of the application Form [ 101 ], for the issuance of a first Passport. 2)Original Iranian Birth Certificate (Shenasname), and photocopies of all the pages of the Birth Certificate (This document must contain an ID photo for those above 15 years of age. For Iranians above 15 years of age, whose Birth Certificate lacks an ID photo, it is first necessary to apply for a [replacement of a 15 year old Birth Certificate] or for an [ID photo inclusion in Birth Certificate] 3)Original Dutch Residence Permit card (IND issued document) & a photocopy. * Individuals who possess a Dutch passport, instead are required to provide the following documents: a) Filled out application Form [ 102 ], for the individual’s upholding of his/her Iranian nationality. b)A photocopy of their Dutch citizenship card (Front and back) and a photo copy of their Dutch Passport. 4)Three 3x4cm passport photos taken within the past six month, (Including a full face, front view, open eyes, a plain white background & without a hat, glasses or neck scarves). According to the regulations of the IRI, women applicants should be wearing head scarves. [Note: Applicant should also remember to include their personal details on the backside of the passport photos.] 5)Individuals who have illegally exited Iran, are also required to append the following documents to their application: c) A filled out Form [ 109 ], for investigation of illegal exit d) A filled out Form [ 110 ], for granting exiting permission for illegal passing foreign resident. 6)Original and photocopy of the Certificate of Completion of Military Service or Exemption from Service, or filling out Form#104 for granting permission to exit once a year(for those required to do Military service and those born after 1338 (1959) who have not yet done their service and are not in possession of any Exemptions and have left the country before 29 of Esfand 1382 (March 2003) and for a stay of 2 years abroad. ) 7)Wiring the respective fees using the PIN machine. PLEASE NOTE: Personal details in the Passport will be arranged and inscribed in English alphabets according to inputs in the forms, are unalterable, & the Embassy will 3 not be responsible for any input mistakes in the forms, leading to incorrect details in the issued the applicant’s passport.” (Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Netherlands, undated A) The website of the Iranian Embassy further informs about the procedure of separating the names of people whose name is already registered with a passport from that passport, so that a new passport can be issued separately for these individuals. This procedure is applicable to children under the age of 18 provided that they can submit a written permission, the spouse of an applicant and children above the age of 18 years. Furthermore, the website entry proceeds with specifying the required documents that correspond by and large with the aforementioned documents: “Issuance Of Separate Passports This is an application for having names as registered with a passport, separated from the passport such that a new passport is issued separately for the individuals. This is done in the following people: • Under 18 children, with a written out permission letter from the father/Guardian •Spouse •Children above 18 Required documents •2 Filled-out copies of the application Form [ 101 ], for the segregation of a Passport that includes more than one individual’s personal details.(For children under 18 yrs of age the form must be completed by their father or guardian) •Filled out permission letter, found In form [ 114 ], for issuing a passport for the individual’s child. •The Original and a photocopy of passport (including first 11 pages, as well as the page containing the details on last entry and departure to & from Iran) *In case the last departure of one of the passport companions is inscribed in another person’s passport, that passport should also be available. •Original Iranian Birth Certificate (Shenasname), and photocopies of all the pages of the Birth Certificate (This document must contain an ID photo for those above 15 years of age. •The original and photocopy of a Dutch residence permit card. *Holders of Dutch passports, must present the following documents stated in A & B, instead of a residence permit card: A: 2 Filled out copies of Affidavits: found in form [ 102 ], regarding the pledge to uphold 4 an Iranian Nationality. B: A photocopy of the Dutch Nationality card (Front and Back) and a photocopy of Dutch passport. •Four 3x4cm passport photos taken within the past six month, (Including a full face, front view, open eyes, a plain white background & without a hat, glasses or neck scarves). According to the regulations of the IRI, women applicants should be wearing head scarves. [Note: Applicant should also remember to include their personal details on the backside of the passport photos.] •A filled out copy of form [ 103 ], for changing place of residence, and issuance of multiple exiting permit. •Original and photocopy of the Certificate of Completion of Military Service or Exemption from Service, or filling out Form [ 104 ] for granting permission to exit once a year(for those required to do Military service and those born after 1338 (1959) who have not yet done their service and are not in possession of any Exemptions and have left the country before 29 of Esfand 1382 (March 2003) and for a stay of 2 years abroad. ) •Wiring the respective fees using the PIN machine. •A photocopy of their Dutch citizenship card (Front and back) and a photo copy of their Dutch Passport.” (Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Netherlands, undated B) The information provided on the website of the Iranian Embassy mentions a special procedure for the issuing of passports for individuals, who have illegally exited Iran and who are referred to as “illegal passers”: “Passport Issuance For Illegal Passers Individuals, who have illegally exited the IRI, may apply for passport issuance at the Embassy while observing the following: PLEASE NOTE: Individuals who illegally crossed this border before 31 Shahriyar 1375 (21 September 1996), are exempted of paying fines! However, it is required to present evidence of having been present in the country before this date. Required documents •A filled out Form [ 109 ], for investigation of illegal exit. •A filled out Form [ 110 ], for granting exiting permission for illegal passing foreign resident. •3. Three 3x4cm passport photos taken within the past six month, (Including a full face, front view, open eyes, a plain white background & without a hat, glasses or neck scarves). According to the regulations of the IRI, women applicants should be wearing head scarves. [Note: Applicant should also remember to include their personal details on the backside of the passport photos.] 5 •Wiring the respective fees using the PIN machine. * A photocopy of their Dutch residence permit card (Front and back) or a photo copy of their Dutch citizenship card and Passport.” (Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Netherlands, undated C) In addition, the Iranian Embassy publishes information for passport renewal as well as the procedure for the replacement for damaged and lost passports that involves the issuing of a new passport: “Passport Renewal Passports can be renewed exclusively in the following cases: •Expiry of the 5 or 10 year validity of the previous passport.