In a controversial statement, the Director General of Foreign Nationals and Immigrants Affairs of the Fars Governorate explicitly stated that the census form cannot be considered a legal permit for residence for foreign nationals. These remarks come at a time when many individuals are using this form as a document for residency in the country.
Residency status of individuals without legal permits
The Director General emphasized that individuals who lack legal residency permits in Iran, whether they hold a census form or not, should be aware that this form cannot be used as legal documentation for residency in the country. These statements indicate that the government is seeking to create greater transparency regarding the residency of foreign nationals.
These remarks come at a time when, in recent years, a large number of foreign nationals have come to Iran for various reasons and are facing challenges regarding residency. However, it seems that many of them still mistakenly consider the census form as a legal document. This issue could have serious consequences for these individuals, especially when legal documentation is required.
The Director General also mentioned that the government is looking to establish new mechanisms for managing the residency of foreign nationals and stressed the importance of having legal documents. These statements could serve as a wake-up call for those who are still indifferent to their legal status in Iran.
