Iranian Passport Renewal

If your Iranian passport has expired — or is about to — our office handles the renewal from where you live. We check your documents, register your application in the Mikhak system, book your video interview with the Interests Section of Iran in Washington, DC, and follow the case until your new passport is issued.

گذرنامه ایرانی شما منقضی شده یا رو به اتمام است؟ دفتر ما درخواست تجدید را در سامانه میخک ثبت میکند، مدارک شما را بررسی میکند و وقت مصاحبه ویدیویی با دفتر حفاظت منافع ایران را برای شما میگیرد.

Who we assist

• Iranian citizens living in the United States or Canada whose passport has expired or is expiring
• Dual nationals who must enter and leave Iran on an Iranian passport
• Parents applying for a first Iranian passport for a child born in the US or Canada
• Anyone whose Iranian passport was lost or stolen

Documents you need

• Photo of the first page of your current Iranian passport
• Photos of all pages of your Shenasnameh
• Photo of your Iranian national ID card (if you have one)
• Photo of the first page of your US passport or US driver's license
• A recent passport-style photo
• Your address in the US, phone number and email

Lost or stolen passport? A police report is required, and the application becomes a replacement for a lost passport. Tell us what happened and we will guide you through the extra steps.

Renewal and Vekalatnameh together: an expired passport does not block a power of attorney — both can be processed at the same time.

Fees, explained

Two separate fees apply, and they are paid to two different places. Our office fee is agreed with you before any work begins. The Interests Section's own fee for issuing a passport is separate: it is set by the Daftar and is paid by money order payable to the Embassy of Pakistan. Never write the word "IRAN" on a payment memo — accounts can be frozen. For the current official schedule, see the Daftar's official fee list (List 600).

Official Interests Section fees (List 600)

These are the Daftar's own official fees, published by the Interests Section of Iran in Washington, DC as its fee schedule (List 600). They are separate from our office fee, which is quoted for your case by phone before any work begins. The current official amounts for a passport:

• Passport issuance (applicants over 2 years old): $144
• Return postage, per envelope: $40

All Daftar fees are combined into a single money order payable to "Embassy of Pakistan". Never write the word "IRAN" on a check or money order — it can be rejected and your account can be frozen. The Daftar updates its schedule from time to time, so always confirm the current amounts on the Daftar's official fee list (List 600) before buying a money order.

Your documents stay yours

Your documents stay yours. At this stage we work only with photos and scans you send by email or WhatsApp — your originals never leave your hands. Your Mikhak login code is a one-time code used only for your case, in your presence online. Amin Consultant is a Newport Beach office run by a former attorney in Iran, a California Notary Public, and a mediator — verify us on Google (4.9 stars, 430 reviews).

How long does it take?

With our office's expedited handling, US residents are done in under one week. Standard processing through the Interests Section commonly takes 4 to 8 weeks, and incomplete files or wrong photos are the usual cause of delays, which is why we check every document before anything is submitted.

Passport for children born in the US or Canada

A child of an Iranian father, and in many cases an Iranian mother, is an Iranian citizen wherever they are born, and travels to Iran on an Iranian passport. A first passport needs a Shenasnameh first: if your child does not have one yet, we handle the Shenasnameh and the passport together, in the right order. See our Shenasnameh page.

Please note: we do not issue passports

Amin Consultant does not issue, renew or replace passports. Passports are issued only by the Interests Section of Iran in Washington, DC. Our office prepares your documents, registers your application in Mikhak, books your video interview and follows your case until the passport is issued.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to renew an Iranian passport in the USA?

Standard processing commonly takes 4 to 8 weeks. Our office's advertised expedited service completes the handling in under one week for US residents — urgent cases in 3 to 4 days, even 2 days.

What documents do I need to renew my Iranian passport?

A photo of the first page of your current Iranian passport, photos of all pages of your Shenasnameh, your national ID card if you have one, your US passport or driver's license, a recent passport-style photo, and your US address, phone and email.

Can I renew an Iranian passport that already expired?

Yes. An expired passport can be renewed; send us a photo of it and we will check what your file needs.

Do I have to travel to Washington, DC?

No. The Interests Section interview is a video interview booked by our office; the appointment link is sent to your own email.

Can I renew my passport and arrange a Vekalatnameh at the same time?

Yes. A valid passport is required for a power of attorney, and the renewal and the Vekalatnameh can be processed together.