Iran

The following note describes the different types of identity documents that Afghan nationals residing in Iran may have. In doing so, the note touches upon the different bases for residence which Afghan nationals may hold in Iran.

The following note describes the marriage registration procedure and the issuance of Iranian marriage certificates. In doing so, the note includes a description of the administrative structure and the legislative framework related to the issuance of civil documents as well as a brief description of the level of corruption.

This note describes the issuance procedures of the Iranian birth certificate, also known as the Shenasnameh, as well as the information contained in the Shenasnameh.

The following note describes the issuance procedures for Iranian passports both within Iran and at Iranian representations abroad.

The following note describes the issuance procedures for Iranian divorce certificates. In doing so, the note will introduce the system for civil registrations and legislation in relation to marriages.

The following note describes the procedure for obtaining an Iranian death certificate in Iran and at Iranian representations abroad. In doing so, the note will include a brief introduction to civil registrations in Iran.