UNHCR Iran has received reports of false information circulating online and among forcibly displaced communities about travel agencies claiming to offer support with humanitarian visas to third countries through UNHCR. This is not true. Do not trust this rumor!
UNHCR is not involved in any visa/immigration programs for any country.
UNHCR does not work with any type of agent or broker to provide access to UNHCR services. Beware of individuals or groups who may try to exploit you by falsely promising UNHCR-related assistance or services in exchange for money, favours or personal information. All UNHCR services are always free of charge.
Please be advised that there is no travel agency or internet café affiliated with UNHCR. You will not be able to access any UNHCR services through travel agencies or internet cafés. Do not pay any money and do not share your personal information and documentation with anyone claiming to offer false UNHCR services or offer support with humanitarian visas to third countries through UNHCR.
If you come across any false or suspicious claims by individuals or groups claiming to offer support with humanitarian visas to third countries through UNHCR, do not trust them and please report them immediately to UNHCR and the police. All complaints to UNHCR are confidential.
Please only rely on official government/embassy channels to receive accurate information regarding visa/immigration programs.
Similarly, please only rely on official UNHCR channels to receive accurate information regarding UNHCR services. When in doubt, please check directly with UNHCR for accurate information. You may send your queries through the UNHCR online contact form or contact the UNHCR helpline (https://help.unhcr.org/iran/en/contact/).
For information about the available UNHCR services in Iran, please visit UNHCR Iran’s Help Page (https://help.unhcr.org/iran/en/news/) or follow the UNHCR Instagram account (https://instagram.com/unhcriran).
Stay vigilant, stay informed, stay safe.
