Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Category: Foreign consulate in Washington, District of Columbia

Address: 1250 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA

Phone: +12029654990

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–6PM

Tuesday: 8AM–6PM

Wednesday: 8AM–6PM

Thursday: 8AM–6PM

Friday: 8AM–6PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

David Ratté

Oct 3, 2022

A country where men are afraid of hair

Mike Garzan

Oct 3, 2022

Down with Islam and Islamic Republic of iran trorist groups organization

Justin Mehdizadeh

Oct 2, 2022

Terribly managed office. This regime deserves to be in ash bin of history.

Robert Boyer

Sep 26, 2022

On a recent visit,the men of the Iranian Embassy were very ryde and extremely disrespectful of my wife and,,especially my wife. Quite clearly they are not men nor a gentleman. I cussed them out in Turkish.

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Questions & Answers

I came to US before the revelation and I don't have any Iranian passport or ID then how can I send my mom a power of attorney?

Moe Namini | Oct 7, 2017
Behrooz Hadavi | Oct 7, 2019

You have to renew all your documents before you can obtain a POA.

Is it possible to leave the United States and enter Iran with an expired passport? Is there no problem in the middle countries?

Chakameh Najdabbasi | Oct 7, 2018
Mina Klein | Apr 9, 2022

I heard you can enter by getting “bargeh oboor”

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Hello. Good time. I wanted to know if we should have a new national card, since we have our families in Iran, should we also act here? If yes, please tell me what documents and what amount of money do you need? Thanks

fatemeh Zia ziabari | Oct 7, 2017
Behrooz Hadavi | Oct 7, 2019

Iranians residing outside can use the old national cards to inform them later. For these individuals the exceptions are.

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My passport is expired how do I get the new one ?

Angelica Vieriu | Oct 7, 2019
Jerry Bowman | Oct 6, 2021

My wife’s Iranian passport has expired. Who does she renew?

Greetings. I have a question about the new conscription rules regarding my son who lives in Canada and is 31 years old and has been in Canada for 21 years. Is the only way to go to Iran is to buy military service and be fined for absenteeism? And should I

shahla jahangard | Oct 7, 2018
farid yekta | Oct 6, 2020

You have to buy it first and spend your money on it and then you can go to Iran without a problem, otherwise it has to deal with this issue in Iran and it doesn't matter how old your son is in Canada if you have an Iranian passport and all the laws of the country. Belongs to your son

If the name and family of the American passport are different from the Persian passport, due to the change of name and family, the time  Getting out of Iran is a problem?

Mahta Kholoosi | Oct 7, 2019
Shahrokh Shahrokhi | Oct 7, 2019

You may have problems when you want to get outof iran

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Salam. I am Iranian. My Want to up date my cart melly I am living in canada how long dose it take to get new cart melly

Nahid kalali | Oct 6, 2021
Alireza Rezaii | Oct 6, 2021

Cart melly?

Thanks so much I wanted to know what the process is for issuing passports to people who go out illegally.

Majid Z.k | Oct 7, 2019
Pari Webb | Oct 6, 2021

Hi, I filled out online forms for myself and my children on the Clove website, what is the next step? Some people say that things can be done by mail, what documents do I need to send? thank you

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Hello, last year in February 2018, I sent my son's documents to get a duplicate birth certificate with a money order. I sent an email twice. The first time, they answered that you should send complete information, which I did, and now it's been 6 months.

Minoo Arabi | Oct 7, 2019
Morteza Aghili | Oct 7, 2019

Hi, the best way for you is to personally call the office. Better than that, if you have the opportunity to go there and get a better answer, as far as I've experienced, the staff of this center will solve many problems. Of course, the circumstances and problems of each person are different.

Does an iranian wife need a permission to exit iran if she is a premenant resident of another country?

Mason Zadeh | Oct 7, 2018
Nicholas Nikzad | Oct 7, 2018

if Some one is living in the US and away from her abusive husband and already obtained decree of divorce in the US can apply for Iranian Divorce and removal of his name from her Iranian marriage certificate through a clergy in the us.

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Hi , I live in Canada, my daughter was born here, I need a birth certificate and Iranian passport for her. For my older son I need to renew his Iranian expired passport. Can I pay for THREE applications in ONE payment and send all docs together? TNX

Masoud Gholizadeh | Sep 22, 2022
aidin choobineh | Sep 22, 2022

For sure yes you can All together in 1 payment as money order or personal check Also in 1 package and same application but different form

I have a valid US passport and an expired Iranian passport. Is it possible to travel to Iran for one month with these wo documents and then leave Iran?

Hossein Hakim | Sep 8, 2022
Noushin Jamaatlou | Sep 8, 2022

You need to renew your Iranian passport since they don't accept your US passport for entrance.

how can i make an appoitment to be there in Person as per your instructios?

Hormoze Goudarzi | Sep 6, 2022
Hasti | Sep 6, 2022

Call to make an appointment

Is this office open for in person services?

Michael Kyle | May 9, 2022
Farzad Shafieian | May 9, 2022

Yes, but best to make an appointment

I am Canadian and will soon be receiving my "number' from Yomadic Tours of Iran. What is the procedure for mailing one's passport to DC and receiving a visa to Iran?

STEPHEN GAUDUN | May 9, 2022
Salimeh Afshin | May 9, 2022

I think you need to talk to the tour guide to see what is necessary.

How to apply for irainian passport

Revelation | Feb 8, 2022
Sahand K | Feb 8, 2022

You'll have to apply online first and then bring the documents to the office.

Hello, I wanted to represent my lawyer for the sale of my house in Iran and any purchase or sale. I live in Montreal, Canada. Please advise what I should do.

forouzan ghiasi | Dec 10, 2021
sous ja | Jan 9, 2022

Hi, I moved to Iran 5 years ago after living in the United States for 47 years. In these 5 years, I learned a lot that if I had this experience in the first year, I would not have lost so much. Unfortunately, you can not completely trust anyone, especially a lawyer in Iran. For buying and selling a home. Which is a very sensitive and precious step. If I were you, I would definitely come to Iran and sell the property myself. Now the price of the property is very high and my advice to you is that before any decision to sell the property and trust the lawyer who will definitely return the proceeds from the sale or tell you exactly the actual sale price !!! Do yourself a great favor and. Come to Iran Good luck. I hope this helps u to make the right decision.

Hi, I forgot to send pictures with all of my documents. Should I send it separately?

Mohammad mahdi Mohajeri | Oct 6, 2021
masoud Heidari | Oct 6, 2021

If they need anything else they will call you back and sometime they email back.

I need to send Power of Attorney to Iran. What is the process?

Keihan Sedghi | Oct 6, 2021
masoud Heidari | Oct 6, 2021

They did for me with $150. They received my documents and then mailed me after 2 weeks a poroff of that and my attorney went to the agency in Iran and got the original paper. It was very easy and simple job.

My mother is Iran now, how my father can give permission for her passport from here?

Bita Sadra | Oct 6, 2021
Ahmad Jami | Oct 6, 2021

What do you mean by give permission?

Salam. My iranian pass port is expired.i am living in Dominican republic there is no consute there.please could i go to iran with expired pass port.

Al Seyghali | Oct 6, 2020
ben jeffery | Oct 6, 2020

Is there any Iranian embassy in the Caribbean? Go to daftar. Com this is Iranian interest section office in USA go on line and check it, they have phone number as well, you can go to Iran with expired passport but they will give you hard time at airport good luck

Dear Sir/ Madam My original shenasnameh and card melli is in iran, in order I need to renew my Iranian passport. Can I sent the copy of them instead of the original. I have Canadian passport too. Also my card melli has expired i have old one.

Copy Smart Printing Services | Oct 6, 2020
Masoud Pourshabani | Oct 6, 2020

Card Melli is not necessary but they need your Shenasname. One of your relative can take your Shenasname to Foreign Ministry (vezarat omor khareje) in Iran and ask to send a copy to Washington. It usually take less than an hour. They give you a reference number

Keep silent for as long as you want, for as long as you want, As I said, here is no stick, no mercenary, no phone harness, you can't even disrespect others.

Essi Pour | Oct 6, 2020
Essi Pour | Oct 6, 2020

If you're an employee, give people money back, otherwise you're just like thieves in the neck. Here they ate my money, come there! You thought you were with the kid

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You have made gasoline expensive to spend the time of the Imam, or the plunder deficit of the nation! Will you get a share of this loot, and maybe just a scam, anyway, give people money back?

Essi Pour | Oct 6, 2020
farid yekta | Oct 6, 2020

Excuse the stuff these staff have to do, don't they just say harassment, you have to go anywhere this profession and your way of life, if you have a problem with the rule of the Earth's cloud, have a personal celebration there and complain to the cloud to complain to him. Handle very much thanks

Whether you are bald or bald: Pay off your debt to the people. Because the food of the American people is not possible

Essi Pour | Oct 6, 2020
Essi Pour | Oct 6, 2020

Did you allow yourself over the top to answer, how could you not give people money back !?

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That is, indeed, no one was rude and Dumber of puppets there is no Islam, Khomeini and his lies, the Saudi crown prince and his evil thoughts and deeds and Avrdghan

Essi Pour | Oct 6, 2020
farid yekta | Oct 6, 2020

Yes you took Erdogan to Turkey and Arab problem to Arabs Nothing to your personal logic and thought, what does Erdogan's actions have to do with Iran's martyrdom staff? You try to show that you are collaborating with the enemies of your home and countrymen.

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In the old days, if someone was brash, they would say black on the stone! Now you are also teaching stepping stones in the intensive Islamic class

Essi Pour | Oct 6, 2020
Essi Pour | Oct 6, 2020

We are told, those who will be deprived of their righteousness by force, what the fools of both worlds will say to you:

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Hi Ianib Monirataj Hamed Passport number 1 I sent by Fedas on 1/2/3 برای I haven't found my passport yet for renewal

Monir Saska | Oct 6, 2020
Behrooz Hadavi | Oct 6, 2020

You have contacted Google. Please contact the office directly. Contact information on the office's website. http://www.daftar.org

God's instructions are with the best of creatures I gave you wisdom and intelligence to take advantage of it. Do not promise anyone a harvest because I did not promise a harvest to anyone

Essi Pour | Oct 7, 2019
farid yekta | Oct 6, 2020

Dear friends of old, they said that it was not possible for God to remove the stone with your own hands

my cousin needs to go to Iran Asap due to mental illness, his passport is expired and water damaged. What is the best way to obtain permission documents for him to return to Iran to his parents. He does not have a Green card or valid Visa.

Farinoush Gaminchi | Oct 7, 2019
Abbas Ghorayshi | Oct 6, 2021

I am in Canada and i want to renew my iranian passport,i completed the form through mekhak. I went to post office but they don't accept us money order to mail it to iranian embassy in Washington. please tell me what should i do? Regards GHORAYSHI

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I'm sending money order along with my SPA, the check must be made payable to WHO?

vic office | Oct 7, 2019
Shahrokh Shahrokhi | Oct 7, 2019

They don't except the check only money order cashier check or cash But you can call them first

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I was born in Iran I came to the US at four years old I have an expired Iranian passport. I would line to go back for visit and also to live. 1. How can I renew my passport 2. How can I make sure I won’t be sent to the military or sarbazee if

Aaron Davis | Oct 7, 2019
Porsha B | Oct 7, 2019

U need to go to the consulate. When u have been outside of iran for that long they will put a stamp in your iranian passport stating that you can visit Iran for a certain amount of time every year even though you dont have sarbazi. Call them or visit them in person and they will tell u exactly what steps u need to take.

My passport expired? What do I do?

Aysavash Ansari | Oct 7, 2019
Saman Pazooki | Oct 7, 2019

Need to go to embassy with your expired passport, 2 photos, proof of residency, and the date of last exit of iran from which port. You need to be there before 10am they will give you an other form which easy enough to fill fast. It'll be ready till 2 pm!

Ithank Sharokhe Sharokhi your great advice, my parent are died then i have to send power of attorney to my siblings,which form?i have not national code to enter in the verification of power of attorney (vekalat).but is 449 form? can i post them or?

mahmoud haghtajdar | Oct 7, 2019
Shahrokh Shahrokhi | Oct 7, 2019

Unfortunately there is no post service between here and iran Youcan send it with the friend or passenger For a number call directly to iran interests section

How can I get the application to renew my Iranian passport?

merriam kupay-lewis | Oct 7, 2019
Shahrokh Shahrokhi | Oct 7, 2019

Get applications from daftar .gov. Or .org

can i apply to Iran Embassy in Washington for Power of Attorney when i have not international code?

mahmoud haghtajdar | Oct 7, 2019
Shahrokh Shahrokhi | Oct 7, 2019

Can you tell me what is international codein any case Go to daftar.gov

I am Iranian and Citizen in canada?how can you help me to make my power of attorney done?thanks

mahmoud haghtajdar | Oct 7, 2019
Massoud M | Oct 7, 2019

from daftar.com you will be redirected to another website

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I am from Iran,but i am a Canadian citizen who lives in Canada by now. I have to send a power of attorney which must be confirmed by any Iranian Embassy in Foreign country.Then let me know how can i obtain such this comfirmation or help from you?

mahmoud haghtajdar | Oct 7, 2019
Morteza Aghili | Oct 7, 2019

Confirmation of a power attorney means , iranian embassy or office of counselor , has to issues it. So if you have a power of attorney made already and wants to confirm it by Iranian office , chance it will end up useless is high . I never done it myself but I recommend you have them issue one and it will definitely will more useful. Good luck

hi how much does it cost to give POA to someone in iran? and how long will it take? i livein canada

POM | Oct 7, 2019
Behrooz Hadavi | Oct 7, 2019

Please consult the organization's website, http://www.daftar.org

Hi, I’m a Green card holder, I have plan to get married with someone who is in Sweden ,he is citizen there but He is persian, He didn’t get back to Iran for 8 years so what’s your advice to me to go through this process?

kimberli Sam | Oct 7, 2019
Shahrokh Shahrokhi | Oct 7, 2019

Cal the interests section of iran in DC you can call the and get advice

Does Iran give visa to Canadian citizens

Yusuf Yazdani | Oct 7, 2019
Morteza Aghili | Oct 7, 2019

Yes

Hello Please send me your email Thanks

hojjatallah jaberi | Oct 7, 2019
Shahrokh Shahrokhi | Oct 7, 2019

What do you need my e mail for?

Hi, I need to go in iran and it's emergency, but my password is already expired. Can I inter in Iran with that passport? Last year one of my friends went to Iran with an expired passport.

Arash Moha | Oct 7, 2019
Morteza Aghili | Oct 7, 2019

When you fly from here , it doesn't matter if your Iranian passport is expired but when you enter to Iran it might be little problematic. Extra paperwork and waiting at airport . If you can go to Washington office , you can get your passport in same day ( with your explanation of your situation. )

How can I get a lawyer's form?

Bob Tahamtan | Oct 7, 2019
Behrooz Hadavi | Oct 7, 2019

Go to http://www.daftar.org. All the necessary information is there.

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Hello. We received $ 104 Manny O'Dorry with Form 600 for a Letter of Attorney and we sent it with an Iranian passport. Yesterday we received an email from the office to send us $ 138. Do we have to send us a difference? There is no problem in the process?

Sherry Amirkhosravi | Oct 7, 2019
Morteza Aghili | Oct 7, 2019

Well

Hi If we have shortened our name for the American passport, what should we do to enter and leave Iran and get a ticket? Thank you

Maryam Setayesh | Oct 7, 2019
Rahele Rezai | Jul 8, 2022

To get Iranian passport to go & visit my Brother

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I want to get verification of power of attorney from embassy, I live in Toronto and want to travel there to get this document , I have the following questions, 1- Are you open weekends, 2- Can I get it the same date if I bring the form there filled?

Anna Haikazian | Oct 7, 2019
Shahrokh Shahrokhi | Oct 7, 2019

No weekend call them for necessary documents. Or go to daftar .com to fill up the form . get the printout tp them

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How to visite irain with American passport

Azhar Alisa | Oct 7, 2019
Morteza Aghili | Oct 7, 2019

http://www.daftar.org/Far/contact_far.asp The best thing you can do is to go there ( if possible) and talk to Mr. Rokhvand . He is the best person you can ask questions. Or call the office . Guideline change , they used to ask for invitation and or sponsor by someone from Iran. Plus a good clear reason why you going there . Contact them for most updated guidelines and procedures.

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What kind of documents do I need for renew my Iranian passport?

Heydar Tajiani | Oct 7, 2019
Behrooz Hadavi | Oct 7, 2019

Go to http://www.daftar.org and look up the latest information, forms and cost. It's all there are.

Evidence required for a Power of Attorney

Akram Yazdi | Oct 7, 2019
Behrooz Hadavi | Oct 7, 2019

Please check the office's website, http://www.daftar.org

My birth certificate and passport got lost in Harvey flood and I only got my ID card and I'm trying to go back to Iran next year to visit. What do I have to do and how long it will take to get them?

massy mohammadi | Oct 7, 2019
Behrooz Hadavi | Oct 7, 2019

Contact them and they can issue a passport pretty quickly. All contact info and requirements are on http://www.daftar.org.

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What is your correct mailing address ?

Mozhdeh Cramman | Oct 7, 2019
Behrooz Hadavi | Oct 7, 2019

Check http://www.daftar.org

How long is valid passport

Ray | Oct 7, 2019
Shahrokh Shahrokhi | Oct 7, 2019

For 10 years from issuing date

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Pls any one knows how much for new passport and how ??

Eli Afarf | Oct 7, 2019
Shahrokh Shahrokhi | Oct 7, 2019

For iranian passport is $ 130.00 cash

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Passport renewal terms

Behrouz Mahmoudi | Oct 7, 2019
Shahrokh Shahrokhi | Oct 7, 2019

You should apply on site Daftar.com

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Hello. I wanted to know how I can get my visa for myself and my children. My children and I have Afghan passport and Canada card. We are Ottawa's mother, and we want to see our father and family go to Iran and we will not be able to call any one.

Mina Khashei | Oct 7, 2019
Shahrokh Shahrokhi | Oct 7, 2019

You have to go on line

my passport is expire on 10 08 2018 what do i need to do ?

BlazenBoi | Oct 7, 2019
Shervin “shervin2” M | Oct 7, 2019

You need to renew.

Hi, I lost my Arani passport and ID card, I am Iranian and now I am in Nuncor, Canada. Please help me, what should I do and how much does it cost?

masoume ghorbani | Oct 7, 2019
Behrooz Hadavi | Oct 7, 2019

Please refer to their website, http://www.daftar.org. Their phone number is there as well. They will guide you through the process.

How does my Iranian Wife change her Iranian passport to her American name through marriage?

Mikael Oliver | Oct 7, 2019
Behrooz Hadavi | Oct 7, 2019

According to the Iranian law, women do not change their legal surname to their husband's. What is driving this request?

which airport closer to embecy

Evan Abraham | Oct 7, 2019
Behrooz Hadavi | Oct 7, 2019

Travel to DCA. Take the metro Blue line (the station is right in the airport), and get off at Foggy Bottom-GWU station. The Interest Section is two blocks away, well within the walking distance.

which air port close to this address

Evan Abraham | Oct 7, 2019
Behrooz Hadavi | Oct 7, 2019

Travel to DCA. Take the metro Blue line (the station is right in the airport), and get off at Foggy Bottom-GWU station. The Interest Section is two blocks away, well within the walking distance.

What documents do I need to renew my Iranian passport?

Nasrin Diako | Oct 7, 2019
Behrooz Hadavi | Oct 7, 2019

Check their website, http://daftar.org

Hello, on September 14th of this year, I received an email confirming the sale of a lawyer, but unfortunately I still have the original sales lawyer and an Iranian passport I have not received delivery. Please advise.

Hossein Shateri | Oct 7, 2019
Behrooz Hadavi | Oct 7, 2019

You should call the office to find out about the status of your paperwork.

Iranian pesto which is American citizens if he goes to Iran for a visit is the limited time for staining there or not?

Steve Ataie | Oct 7, 2018
Behrooz Hadavi | Oct 7, 2019

I think there is a 90 day limit. After that you should leave and reenter for the next period. I am not 100% on this. Check with the Interest Section to make absolutely sure.

I just got married and I’m a female wondering if I have to keep my maiden name or can I change it to my husbands name and still be able to go to Iran?

Sara Chan Chan | Oct 7, 2018
Behrooz Hadavi | Oct 7, 2019

You can change your surname to your husband's if you want, but your last name need not change in your Iranian documents. According to the Iranian law woman's official last name does not change due to marriage. There are No legal issues because of this.

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Hello, can the national card be extended from outside Iran? What documents are required if positive?

akram [email protected] | Oct 7, 2018
ALI NAZARLOU | Oct 7, 2018

Yes, but it costs dollars

Hello, do I need a meli card prior to entering Iran? I am a dual citizen (USA and Iran).

knowlight knowright | Oct 7, 2018
Behrooz Hadavi | Oct 7, 2019

You do not need a kart melli, but you do need a shomareh melli for just about e everything. Make sure you have that.

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Hi How can I get a person in Iran through Facebook via Iran's interests office?

Mina Sharafi | Oct 7, 2018
Nader NK | Oct 7, 2018

They don't have Face Time. You have to call via Skype. Send them the documents and then they will call you via Skype. You have to give your Skype ID

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