How-To Guides
Guides & How-To Articles
Step-by-step guidance for Iranian passport renewals, Mikhak troubleshooting, civil document corrections, and more. Use these guides to understand the process before you begin.
Passport
Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Iranian Passport: What to Do
Understand the steps and documents commonly requested when replacing an Iranian passport from the U.S. or Canada.
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PassportIranian Passport for a Child Born in the U.S. or Canada
Birth registration, Shenasnameh, Mikhak, consent, and document preparation for a child's first Iranian passport.
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PassportRenewing an Iranian Passport When Supporting Documents Are Expired or Missing
How to handle expired Kart Melli, missing Shenasnameh, name discrepancies, and unresolved military status before renewing your Iranian passport.
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Mikhak
Mikhak Troubleshooting for Iranians Abroad
Common Mikhak portal problems and how to approach each one.
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MikhakMikhak Verification Code and Login Problems
What to do when your Mikhak verification code does not arrive or you cannot log in.
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MikhakMikhak Document Upload Errors and How to Fix Them
File size, format, and quality requirements for documents uploaded to the Mikhak portal.
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Identity Documents
Iranian Shenasnameh: Corrections, Replacements, and Updates from Abroad
What to do when your Iranian birth certificate is lost, damaged, outdated, or contains an error.
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Identity DocumentsIranian National ID (Kart Melli) Problems: A Guide for Iranians Abroad
Getting, renewing, or replacing your Iranian Kart Melli from the United States or Canada.
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Our Guides Explain the Process — ICS Helps Prepare the Documents
Use our guides to understand the process. When you are ready to move forward, ICS can review your documents, assist with consular forms, and prepare an organized submission package designed to reduce avoidable errors.