Individuals subject to mandatory military service who reside abroad must comply with specific conditions and regulations to renew their passports. They can apply for passport renewal by visiting the Iranian embassy or consulate in their country of residence.
Applicants residing in Canada can apply through the Canada Bureau (located in Dublin, Ireland) or the Iranian Interests Section in Washington (located in the Pakistani Embassy). For more information, please refer to the complete guide on Iranian passport renewal for Canadian residents.
Eligibility Conditions for Passport Renewal
- Minimum 3-Year Residency Abroad: Eligible individuals residing abroad must have resided outside Iran for at least three years to renew their passports.
- No Legal Restrictions on Exiting Iran: Individuals must have legal permission to exit Iran.
- Obtaining Necessary Authorization from the Conscription Organization: Individuals must obtain the necessary passport renewal authorization from the Conscription Organization.
- No Military Service Absence or Obtaining Temporary Exemption: Individuals must not have an unauthorized absence from military service or must have obtained a temporary exemption from military service.
- Providing Collateral: Individuals must provide collateral appropriate to their type of travel (academic, pilgrimage, leisure).
- Possession of Valid Identification Documents: Individuals must provide valid identification documents such as a passport and military service records.
Required Documents for Passport Renewal
- Original and copies of national identity card and birth certificate
- Previous passport
- Biometric photo with passport specifications
- Exit permit issued by the Conscription Organization
- Payment of passport renewal fees
Passport Renewal Process Through the Mikhak System
- Registration on the Mikhak System: First, enter the Mikhak system (mfa.gov.ir) and create a user account.
- Passport Renewal Application: After logging into your account, upload your personal information and required documents, such as the original birth certificate and national identity card.
- Obtaining a Tracking Code: After submitting your application, you will receive a tracking code for subsequent follow-ups.
- Visiting the Embassy or Consulate: On the scheduled days, visit the embassy or consulate with the original documents to complete the final renewal steps.
Passport Renewal Fees for 2024
- Passport ID issuance fee: 2,700 Tomans
- Passport printing fee: 200,000 Tomans
- Municipality tax: 20,000 Tomans
- Postal fee: 134,797 Tomans
- Identity verification: 42,000 Tomans
- Biometric photo: 18,000 Tomans
- Total: 419,797 Tomans
Specific Conditions for Eligible Individuals During Study or Employment
- Student Individuals: Must provide a certificate of enrollment.
- Employed Individuals: Must provide a certificate of employment or documents that prove their legal residence in their country of residence.
Special Considerations for Military Individuals and Military Retirees
- Military Individuals: Need to provide a written consent letter from their unit’s security department to renew their passports.
- Military Retirees: Military retirees who have retired less than 5 years ago also need a letter from their unit’s security department. Retirees with more than 5 years of retirement only need their retirees’ association card.
Extension of Special Exit Stamp for Eligible Individuals Abroad Until the End of 2027
All eligible Iranian individuals residing abroad who have resided abroad for at least three years can travel to Iran for three months, a maximum of twice a year, until March 19, 2027.
Issuing an exit permit for the first time in the passport of eligible individuals is subject to inquiry from the center.
Information regarding special and exceptional cases and requests for more than two exits will be announced later.
Reminder
According to the Conscription Law, all eligible individuals who are 50 years old are exempt from military service, and their photo-bearing birth certificate serves as a military service exemption card.
All eligible individuals born between 1967 and 1975 are subject to the Supreme Leader’s amnesty and are not eligible for a special exit stamp.
The place of residence in the passports of applicants for a special exit stamp for eligible individuals must be outside Iran.
Entry and Exit Conditions for Eligible Individuals
Eligible individuals for military service must comply with specific conditions and regulations to enter and exit Iran. These conditions vary depending on the eligibility status (absent or non-absent). For more information, please refer to the guide on travel for eligible individuals abroad.
