This is to inform all refugees holding valid identification documents of “Foreign National Identification Card” with residence type of Amayesh-18 or Hoviat-17 that, the Prima Facie Refugees’ Information Update Exercise has commenced as of 26 July 2025 (1404/05/04) and will continue for a period of two months.
Accordingly, all prima facie refugees with an Amayesh-18 residency status and Iraqi nationals with a Hoviat-17 residency status are required to visit the designated Offices for Services, Residency, and Employment of Foreign Nationals (Kefalat centers), after receiving an SMS notification, and renew their cards in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
For more information please refer the CAFIA Website.