1. Gather all documents that you will need to present in order to obtain a passport.
2. Fill out the appropriate application form.
3. Submit the completed form, along with all other required documents.
4. Pay all necessary passport application fees.

Note: Personal details in the Passport will be arranged and inscribed in English alphabets based on what is written in the application form, and the Embassy will not be responsible for any input mistakes in the forms, leading to incorrect details in the issued passport.

Individuals who thus far have never possessed an Iranian Passport and have not been included as "travelling companion" in the passport of their parents or spouse must submit the following documents:

• Two filled out copies of application form 101 - Issuance of the passport for the first time
• Original Iranian Birth Certificate (Shenasname) of the applicant, and photocopies of all the pages of the Birth Certificate. The document must contain an ID photo for those above the age of 15. 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
• Original and photocopy of the Residence Permit Card (IND issued document)
• Two 3x4cm passport photos, not older than 6 months. 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: The applicant must also remember to include their personal details on the backside of the passport photos.
• For individuals who have illegally left Iran, they are also required to submit the following 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
• Original and photocopy of the Certificate of Completion of Military Service or Exemption from Service, or a filled 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 Iran before 29 of Esfand 1382 (March 2003) and resided abroad for 2 years)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Address: Imam Khomeini Street ,Tehran, Iran
Phone: 009821 61151
Fax: 009821 66743149
Email: matbuat@mfa.gov.ir
Website
Iranian Missions Abroad

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A passport is a document, issued by the national government. It certifies the identity and nationality of the holder for travel abroad. It contains information about the holder; like name, gender, date and place of birth.

This document does not in itself entitle the passport holder entry into another country, nor consular protection while abroad nor any other privileges. However, it does normally allows the passport holder to return to the country where the passport was issued.

Rights to consular protection arises from international treaties, while the holder's return to the issuing country depends on the laws prevailing in that country.

Following are procedures on how you can obtain a passport in Iran.

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http://www.mfa.gov.ir/index.aspx?siteid=3&pageid=2074

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