What is a Travel Document and What Is Its Use for Iranians Residing in Canada?
A travel document is a temporary travel document that allows Iranian citizens residing in Canada who do not have a valid passport for any reason to return to Iran. This document acts as a substitute for a passport and is valid for a single trip to Iran.
Uses of a Travel Document for Iranians Residing in Canada:
- Returning to Iran in Case of Loss or Theft of a Passport: If you have lost your passport or it has been stolen, you can return to Iran by obtaining a travel document.
- Returning to Iran in Case of Passport Expiration: If your passport has expired and it is not possible to renew it in Canada, you can travel to Iran by obtaining a travel document and renew your passport within the country.
- Traveling to Iran for Newborn Children: If your child was born in Canada and you have not yet obtained an Iranian birth certificate and passport for them, you can take them to Iran by obtaining a travel document for your child.
- Traveling to Iran in Emergency Cases: In the event of family emergencies or other emergencies that require urgent travel to Iran and you do not have a valid passport, you can apply for a travel document.
Important Notes
- The travel document is only valid for travel to Iran and you cannot travel to other countries with it.
- The validity period of the travel document is limited (usually 20 days) and you must arrive in Iran before it expires.
- To obtain a travel document, you must visit the Iranian embassy or consulate (for Iranians residing in North America, the Iranian Interests Section located at the Pakistani Embassy in Washington) and provide the necessary documents.
- Iranians residing in North America must register their request in the Mikhak system before going to the Iranian Interests Section.
Documents Required to Obtain a Travel Document
- Registration on the Mikhak system and then registration of the travel document request in the passport affairs section and printing the application receipt to send with the documents.
- Completion of the consular affairs questionnaire.
- The applicant’s original passport (if the passport is lost, explain the reason in the attached form).
- The original and color image of all pages of the applicant’s birth certificate.
- 2 new photos, according to the photo guide.
- Providing proof of residency status abroad.
- Sending an image of the issued ticket to Iran, including the flight route and exact flight date.
- Sending a written permission letter from the father for children under 18 years of age (for children without an Iranian birth certificate, confirmation of the local birth certificate is mandatory.)
- Costs according to the list of consular service costs.
Important Notes
- All documents must be registered with this representative office one month before the exact flight date.
- The travel document is valid for 20 days from the date of its issuance and is only valid for returning to Iran.
- The representative office’s regulations require that a personal interview with the applicant be conducted if necessary.
- If the travel document is not used, it is necessary to return the original to this representative office as soon as possible.
