Obtaining an Iranian Certificate of No Criminal Record from Abroad: 2026 Guide

Iranians migrating abroad often require an International Certificate of No Criminal Record for critical administrative, residency, and citizenship tasks. In this article, we provide a precise review of the legal paths, document requirements, and processes for obtaining this certificate rapidly and online, ensuring you navigate judicial requirements without confusion.

1. Obtaining the Certificate via the Sana System

The Sana System (Judicial Electronic Registration System) has been issuing instant online certificates since 2020 for all Iranians, both domestic and abroad. This method is recommended for those with urgent requirements due to its high speed.

Requirements for Online Requests

No physical documents or letters are required. Simply register in Sana and submit your request. Registration costs 9,000 Tomans, and the certificate request fee is 20,000 Tomans. Sana registration is usually confirmed in under 1 hour, and the certificate issuance typically takes one to two business days.

Read more: For a step-by-step guide on entering the Adliran portal, read our article on the Sana System for Iranians Abroad.

Remote Registration from Abroad

Important: No physical presence is required. Currently, remote registration is possible for individuals holding a Smart National ID card. AI-based identity verification matches your face with the database of the Civil Registry Organization.

Certificate Validity

According to clause 2 of the document, the certificate is authentic for 2 months and can be verified via the Adliran website.

2. Obtaining the Certificate via the Mikhak System

If you cannot access the Sana system, you can submit your request via the Mikhak System (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

Steps:

1. Register in Mikhak.
2. Upload documents and receive a tracking code.
3. Visit the Iranian Embassy/Consulate abroad for electronic fingerprinting and fee payment.
4. The MFA sends the request to the Police (Naja). Upon approval, the certificate is issued in English and sent to the embassy for the applicant.

Documents Required for Embassies:

• Three questionnaires with attached photos, stamped by the embassy.
• Two fingerprint cards with attached photos, stamped by the embassy.
• Certified true copies of all birth certificate pages and National ID.
• Passport page with specifications + two new photos.
• Payment of consular fees.

3. Country-Specific Conditions

• Turkey: Two methods: Consular via Mikhak (min. 30 business days, 50 Euro) or the fast Sana method (translating the Persian version in Iran).
• Canada: Fingerprinting at local Canadian police, sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran. Tariff: 25 Euro. Or via the Washington Interests Section.
• Australia: Available via in-person appointment or postal submission to the Embassy in Canberra.
• USA: Managed via the Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Washington, D.C.

Frequently Asked Questions