"Foreign Nationals, who have legally lived in Iran for at least 12 months, can request a penal clearance certificate"
Foreign Nationals with legally residence record of at least 12 months in Iran , (Residence License, Amayesh Card, Residence Notebook ,Special Stay, Family Visa and Attendance with Valid Visa) are entitled to apply for an Iranian Police Check, otherwise, no action will be taken by the Embassy and the fee paid is non-refundable.
To lodge an application for a Police Check to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the following document are required:
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Fill in (1) copy of Police Check application form.
Please note: Fill this application in persian.
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Three (3) passport size photos.(must be taken within the last six months)
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One figerprint forms Ink or Laser (Livescan) which are required to be obtained from Australian police.
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Applicant’s valid passport.
- Austaralian valid visa or Australian travel document.
It is possible to pay $85 in the following 2 ways:
A. Online Payment to the account of the Iran Embassy in Canberra.
Account Name: Iran Embassy
BSB: 062900
ACC: 11138839
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
B. Money Order taken from post office to the Iran Embassy in Canberra.
The Money Order or Online Payment Receipt, should be sent along with other documents at the time of sending the documents by mail.
One (1) registered (Express Satchel) envelopes with complete name and address for returning the Documents ( passport and proof letter).
Enclose all the above mentioned documents in a courier bag and send it to Consular Section:
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran
P.O. Box 705 , Mawson, ACT, 2607
Attention:
- The process of issuing a police check will take around 5 months ,while the process is under consideration, the Embassy can provide the applicants with necessary Proof Letter. Obtaining the proof letter would cost 34 dollar.
- The Consular section of the Embassy in Canberra is prepared to issue a certificate for individuals who have legal resided in Iran for less than one year, since it is not possible to issue a certificate of a penal clearance by Interpol in Iran for these kinds of applicants. (fee for issuing this certificate is $34)