Police certificatesLast checked October 20, 2026
Police certificate for Iran
Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of No Criminal Record)گواهی عدم سوءپیشینهOnlineEmbassy or consulateOfficial page(opens in a new tab)
- Local name
- گواهی عدم سوءپیشینه
- Issued by
- Police of the Islamic Republic of Iran, via Ministry of Foreign Affairs missions abroad
- How to apply
- In-country process not confirmed from an official source; applicants abroad apply through an Iranian embassy or consulate (see fromAbroad).
- From abroad
- Iranian nationals register on the Mikhak portal (mikhak.mfa.ir), fill in the PCC form and upload documents, then visit the consulate with original Iranian ID and residence permit for fingerprints; the certificate is emailed after 2-4 weeks. Foreign nationals with at least 12 months' legal residence in Iran apply through an Iranian embassy with a Persian application form, photos and police-taken fingerprints.
- Fee
- ₹2,625Consulate General in Mumbai: INR 2,625 for fingerprinting plus INR 2,625 for issuance. Embassy in Canberra charges AUD 105 (cash) for foreign nationals.
- Processing time
- 2-4 weeks for Iranian nationals via Mumbai consulate; around 5 months for foreign nationals via the Canberra embassy
- Notes
- Canberra can issue a proof letter (AUD 45) while a foreign national's check is pending.
Not confirmed
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- In-country process (Police+10 offices / online systems) not confirmed on an official page; howToApply gives no in-country steps.
- Fees and timings are mission-specific.
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