FAQs FAQs

FAQs

Passport:

How do I renew my passport?

Ans: For Passport/Emergency Certificate (EC) related services, you may take appointment through www.icaciran.com for the nearest Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC). Further, you may visit ICAC on the allotted appointment date/time along with the relevant documents. For more information in this regard, you may visit www.icaciran.com or www.indianembassytehran.gov.in.

How do I track my application?

Ans: You may track your Passport application by following link:

https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/TrackApplication

What would be the validity of a minor's passport?

Ans: The validity of a minor's passport is restricted to five years or till they attain the age of 18, whichever is earlier. But the minors aged between 15 to 18 years can apply either for a 10-year validity passport or for a passport which is valid till they attain the age of 18 years. Different fees are applicable depending upon which category they are applying for.

Visa:

How can I Apply for Visa to India

Ans: You may follow the link to apply for the visa:

https://indianembassytehran.gov.in/eoithr_pages/MjEz

I have only one blank page left in my passport, can I apply for visa?

Ans: NO, for Visa minimum two blank pages in the passport are required other than the endorsement pages.

What is the status of my application?

Ans: You may follow the link to check the status your visa application:

https://appointment.icaciran.com/check_status.aspx

My passport is valid for less than 6 months, can I apply for visa?

Ans: It is mandatory that the Passport is valid for at least 6 months or more.

Miscellaneous Consular Services:

How can I apply for Power of Attorney?

Ans: Please refer to this link below for detailed information:

https://indianembassytehran.gov.in/eoithr_pages/NTM5

How can I apply for Miscellaneous Consular Services?

Ans: Please refer to this link below for detailed information:

https://indianembassytehran.gov.in/eoithr_pages/NTM5

How can I apply for Police Clearance Certificate?

Ans: For PCC related services, you may take appointment through www.icaciran.com for the nearest Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC). Further, you may visit ICAC on the allotted appointment date/time along with the relevant documents. For more information in this regard, you may visit www.icaciran.com or www.indianembassytehran.gov.in.

What are the documents needed for Attestation of Documents?

Ans: Please refer to this link below for detailed information:

https://indianembassytehran.gov.in/eoithr_pages/NTM5

OCI:

How can I apply for OCI

Ans: For OCI related services, you may take appointment through www.icaciran.com for the nearest Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC). Further, you may visit ICAC on the allotted appointment date/time along with the relevant documents. For more information in this regard, you may visit www.icaciran.com or www.indianembassytehran.gov.in.

When do I need to reissue my OCI?

Ans: An OCI cardholder shall have to get the OCI card re-issued once when a new Passport is issued after completing 20 years of age so as to capture his/her facial features on attaining adulthood.

What is the status of my OCI application?

Ans: Please see this link to check the status of your OCI application with this Embassy: https://ociservices.gov.in/statusEnqury

If there is no record found, it means that the application has not been received at the Embassy.