Over 20,000 Afghan Migrants in Iran Receive ID Cards

DID Press: Identity registration centers in the cities of Zahedan and Mashhad have begun operations, registering the identities of more than 20,000 Afghan migrants—an action expected to reduce their documentation challenges.

The National Statistics and Information Authority announced that, in response to identity-related problems faced by Afghan migrants residing in Iran, identity verification centers were established in these two cities in late 1404 of the Afghan solar calendar.

According to the agency, the identities of 20,071 Afghan migrants have so far been verified at the two centers, and corresponding identity cards have been issued and distributed. Of this total, the Zahedan center provided services to 9,253 individuals, while the Mashhad center served 10,818 people.

The authority added that identity verification efforts within Afghanistan also continued last year, with a total of 2,472,410 individuals across the country having their identities registered and receiving necessary documentation services.

Officials emphasized that opening these centers abroad represents a significant step toward improving Afghan migrants’ access to identity services and resolving documentation issues. They noted that the اقدام has reduced administrative and legal difficulties for migrants in Iran and simplified the process of obtaining official identification and services.

With the launch of these centers, Afghan migrants can now register their identities and receive valid identification cards without repeated and lengthy visits to government offices. This initiative forms part of the authority’s long-term program to enhance services for Afghan citizens both inside and outside the country.