Passport Applications/ Reissuance of passport
Applications for a new or reissuance of a passport will cost €75 . This rate also applies for applications for a minors passport.
Working Days Required
Generally, new passports take at least 4 weeks to process and they are valid for five years.
General passport procedures and information
Those wishing to obtain a passport must submit the following to the consulate section of the embassy of Iran.
Original passport with valid visa;
Completion of the General Form (A1);
Between one and four photos “with identification on the back without hat and glasses for men, and with [veil] (Hejab) for ladies. In the case of having companions the photo of those who are more than 2 years old should be enclosed”;
Clear photocopies of pages 2 to 9 of passport and “the last page showing exit stamp from Iran”;
Note
Nationals of Israel or holders of passports containing a visa for Israel (either valid or expired) will be refused entry under all circumstances. Women judged to be dressed immodestly will be refused entry.
Citizenship
BY BIRTH: In general, birth within the territory of Iran does not automatically confer
citizenship. The following are instances where birth within the territory of Iran does confer
citizenship:
* Child born to unknown parents.
* Child born to non-citizens, one of whom was born within Iran.
* Child born to non-citizens, who, after reaching the age of 18, continues to reside within Iran
for at least one year.
BY DESCENT: Child born to an Iranian father regardless of the child’s country of birth.
MARRIAGE: Foreign woman who marries an Iranian man is entitled to citizenship.
BY NATURALIZATION: Iranian citizenship may be acquired upon fulfillment of the following
conditions: Person must be at least 18 years of age, have resided in Iran for five years, not be
a military service escapee, and not have been convicted of a major crime in any country.
The wives and minor children (under 18) of naturalized Iranian citizens are also considered
Iranian citizens.
Dual Citizenship : not Recognised.
Exceptions:
Child of an Iranian father, who acquires citizenship due to birth in a foreign country.
A foreign woman who marries an Iranian is automatically granted Iranian citizenship, whether it s requested or not.
Loss of Citizenship
VOLUNTARY: Person seeking to voluntarily renounce Iranian citizenship must have reached
the age of 25, have performed military service, have settled all affairs in the country, and
acquired the permission of the Council of Ministers. Though the rules for renunciation of
citizenship are stated in Iranian Law, practical experiences have shown that Council
permission is difficult to obtain, thus hindering legal renunciation of Iranian citizenship.
INVOLUNTARY: Voluntary acquisition of a foreign citizenship does not lead to automatic loss of Iranian citizenship. According to Iranian law, any Iranian national who acquires foreign
citizenship without due observance of legal procedures will not have a renunciation of
citizenship recognized by the government of Iran. In the eyes of the government, a male (and,
in some cases, his wife and children) is still considered a citizen of Iran, regardless of the
individual’s status in the new country of citizenship.
Contact Information
Questions concerning citizenship, should be directed to the address below:
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran
72 Mount Merrion Ave.
Blackrock Co.
Dublin, Ireland
City: Dublin
Phone: (003531) 2885881
(003531) 2880252
Fax: (003531) 2834246
Email: IranEmbassy@indigo.ie
