How to obtain a police certificate

Iran

Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes, all applicants aged 18 or older must provide a police certificate.

How and where do I obtain one?

Local Requests
Applicants should apply for a police certificate at one of the POLICE+10 centres (in Persian only).

Iranian nationals should present :

• an original National Card
• a birth certificate (Red Booklet – Shenasnameh)
• two colour photographs (3x4 cm) with plain white background,
• an Iranian passport with a copy of the first page of the passport if available (otherwise, a letter of introduction from the embassy is required),
• the fee of 35,000/ – Rls.

Requirements are subject to change. For up-to-date instructions on documents required, please consult http://epolice.ir/ (in Persian only).

Non-Iranians resident in Iran and people living in Iran as refugees must present either their Iranian residency card or an Iranian Laisser Passer to one of the Alien Bureau Offices. The Alien Bureau will then provide a letter of introduction which applicants should present to one of the POLICE+10 centres.

Non-Resident Requests
Applicants may apply at the nearest Iranian embassy.