Iran: Update to Responses to Information Requests IRN12644 of 15 February 1993 and IRN19390 of 13 February 1995 on the acquisition of Iranian nationality for a child born outside Iran to an Iranian mother and a foreign father, and who has lived many years in Iran
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 March 1997 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | IRN26514.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Iran: Update to Responses to Information Requests IRN12644 of 15 February 1993 and IRN19390 of 13 February 1995 on the acquisition of Iranian nationality for a child born outside Iran to an Iranian mother and a foreign father, and who has lived many years in Iran, 1 March 1997, IRN26514.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ac4f30.html [accessed 30 May 2023] |
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The following information was provided during a 11 March 1997 telephone interview with the Consul of the Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran in Ottawa.
The source stated that according to Iranian law citizenship is transmitted through the father. The source added that a child born outside Iran to an Iranian mother and a foreign father would not be an Iranian citizen until the age of 18 years. During this period the child would require a visa in order to enter Iran and would not be entitled to permanent resident status. At the age of 18 years the child would have the right to apply for Iranian citizenship. In addition to completion of the appropriate administrative forms, the child must also provide a certified copy of the mother's birth certificate. The decision about whether to grant Iranian citizenship would be taken by the Ministry of the Interior in Tehran. The source stated that one of the criteria considered would be whether or not the applicant had a criminal record. The source could not provide additional information on the decision-making process at the Ministry of the Interior in Tehran.
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.
Reference
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ottawa. 11 March 1997. Telephone interview with Consul.
