Announcement on Services Available for the Undocumented
In Iran, Afghans have access to different rights and services based on their status (Amayesh card holder, passport & visa holder, undocumented). It should be noted that, in line with the approach of the Government of Iran, Amayesh card holders are the primary...
Announcement on the 7th cycle of Universal Public Health Insurance (UPHI)
Announcement Number 002/2021 We are pleased to share with you the recent developments relating to the Universal Public Health Insurance (UPHI) scheme: (1) Electronic access to health insurance: As of July 2021, issuance, renewal or changing of UPHI insurance booklets...
Announcement on the launch of UNHCR “HELP” website
UNHCR Iran is happy to announce the launch of our Iran “HELP” website. This page was created to provide useful and reliable information to individuals seeking support in Iran, including new arrivals. Website address: https://help.unhcr.org/iran/en/ Due to the...
Announcement on circulation of misinformation on social media about resettlement
UNHCR expresses its concerns regarding the circulation of misinformation on social media and through other channels about resettlement. Do not believe rumours about registration for resettlement by UNHCR. We do not conduct registration for resettlement. Refugees with...
UNHCR expresses its concerns regarding the risks related to onward movements of persons of concern from Iran to Turkey
UNHCR CAUTIONS REFUGEES: DO NOT believe rumours or informal information circulating on social media about movement to other countries, including Turkey and Europe. DO NOT believe what smugglers, human traffickers or others who may be posing as travel guides are...
Announcement on Amayesh 16 Registration
Amayesh 16 registration is currently underway, until 21 September 2021. However, the new cards being issued by BAFIA to refugees contain new and different codes as compared to previous years. UNHCR highly recommends that you make a copy, scan or take a photo of the...