According to a notice published on the BAFIA website on 27 July 2022, Afghans who participated in the headcount exercise and are in the process of temporary protection with six months validity (until 22/10/2022), are only allowed to stay and commute within their province of residence [the registered province at the time of participating in the exercise]. The government notification informs that travel to other areas and provinces is forbidden.
As per BAFIA announcement, “any violation of this regulation and commuting to other areas and provinces will result in the deportation of the concerned individuals through legal procedures.”
Note: Refugees and asylum-seekers are advised to take precautions and limit unnecessary movement, as advised by the Government of Iran, until further notice.
You may obtain more information on:
- Official BAFIA website www.bafia.ir
- UNHCR Iran Help page https://help.unhcr.org/iran/