Considering the requirement for pre-registration of all foreign national students on SAHMA portal, its duration is extended for the period of 24 July 2024 to 22 August 2024.

All foreign nationals and migrants residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran who hold Yekta code may visit NOM SAHMA portal (https://www.irmigrationorg.ir/) to pre-register their children in schools.

Pupils with valid documents who don’t have Yekta code shall approach Kefalat centers to obtain Yekta code and subsequently register on the aforementioned portal.

All foreign nationals and migrants residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran who hold Yekta code may visit NOM SAHMA portal to pre-register their children in schools.

Pupils with valid documents who don’t have Yekta code shall approach Kefalat centers to obtain Yekta code and subsequently register on the aforementioned portal.

Pupils who had received Yekta code in previous years, don’t need to approach Kefalat centers or BAFIA offices, and [can] directly visit SAHMA portal for proceeding with registration.”

The new 10^th Cycle of UPHI scheme has started countrywide (from 25 February 2024)

and the scheme is open and accessible to all Amayesh, Hoviat and Smart card holders.

Vulnerable:

Vulnerable refugees who are Amayesh, Hoviat and Smart card holders (including refugees with Special Diseases – such as Haemophilia, Thalassemia, Renal Failure, Kidney Transplant and Multiple Sclerosis [MS]), similar to previous cycles, can approach Pishkhan centers contracted with Iran Health Insurance Organization (IHIO) countrywide and enroll in the free-of-charge health insurance coverage from 25 February 2024 – 24 February 2025.

Premium payers:

As per previous cycles, other refugees who are Amayesh, Hoviat and Smart card holders can also approach Pishkhan centres contracted with IHIO countrywide and by paying the ratified premium fee, enroll in the UPHI scheme and receive health insurance coverage with duration of 12-months from the date of enrolment.

Important points regarding registration:

• To know if you fall under vulnerable or premium payer category, please approach your nearest Pishkhan centers contracted with IHIO countrywide or call contact No. 1666 (IHIO’s dedicated operator for UPHI) and check your vulnerability status and your access to the scheme. Enrollment in the scheme takes place at Pishkhan Centers.
• Refugees who wish to enroll in UPHI scheme can find out about the status of their insurance coverage by dialing *1666# and using a Specific code.
• Refugees holding a Smart card, in order to enroll in the scheme, please ensure to bring a copy of their previous Amayesh card with them and provide it to the authorities of Pishkhan Centers contracted with IHIO to facilitate their registration.
• All refugees should ensure that when approaching Pishkhan centers, pre-registration is conducted at the time of enrolment.
• Refugees who have enrolled in UPHI scheme, can always find out the status of their insurance coverage and its validity period by dialing the code *1666#.
• By enrolling in this UPHI scheme you can benefit from a 12-months health insurance coverage.
• All diagnostic and treatment services for refugees are covered in all hospitals contracted with IHIO countrywide, similar to Iranians.
• All refugees who have enrolled in Universal Public Health Insurance scheme can receive medical services through online prescription services by providing their Identity Cards (valid Amayesh/Hoviat/Smart Card or Laissez-Passer) and shall be referred to medical centers, who will verify access to UPHI in the system. Your access to UPHI and the coverage of insured services in the system of medical centers will be confirmed by presenting valid Amayesh/Hoviat/Smart Card or Laissez-Passer.

Beware of false promises regarding Canadian visa lottery programs circulating online! Don’t fall for online scams; these ads are designed to deceive you.

UNHCR is NOT involved in any visa/immigration programs for any country, including those for Canada.

For accurate information, check the Canadian government’s official website here: (https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html)

Please remember if someone is helping you with your Canadian visa application, they must be declared. For more information about Canadian Immigration representatives, please click here.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigration-citizenship-representative/learn-about-representatives.html.

For information about the available UNHCR services in Iran, please visit the UNHCR Iran website www.unhcr.org/ir or see the official announcements made on UNHCR Iran’s help page UNHCR Iran – Help for refugees and asylum-seekers or follow the UNHCR Instagram account (UNHCR Iran). You may also send your queries through the UNHCR protection email at [email protected].

Stay vigilant, stay informed, stay safe.

The procedure for obtaining Yekta Code and issuance of Unified Smart ID cards for foreign University Students is described below:

1. University students to attend Kefalat Centers or BAFIA offices in the province;
2. Provide the required documents and IDs (passports, etc.);
3. Obtain Yekta code;
4. Visit SAHMA portal;
5. Enter University Students web page on SAHMA portal and complete [the required steps];
6. Issuance of the card.

After completion of steps and checking of information, the Unified Smart ID Card will be issued the NOM, and Kefalat centers or provincial BAFIA offices will contact the student to approach and receive the card.”

According to the news on the website of the Ministry of Interior, National Organization for Migration, in coordination with one of the banks in Iran, has recently launched a new financial scheme for foreign nationals. Participating in this scheme is voluntary and allows participants to invest financial deposits into the country’s plans for infrastructure and industries. Those participating in the scheme will have access to privileged services, benefits, and facilities such as different types of insurances, as well as a residence permit.  According to the announcement by the National Organization for Migration, non-participation in this scheme solely indicates lack of interest to receive the privileged facilities offered by this scheme. 

Please be vigilant of potential fraudulent messages and/or actions on depositing money to unknown entities or individuals and only rely on the instructions officially issued by the National Organization for Migration.

More information will be communicated as soon as available.

As announced by Public Relations of NOM, from 19 December 2023, tertiary students should visit SAHMA portal to obtain Yekta code and register their info in order to benefit from services. For more information please visit: https://eitaa.com/sazmanmelimohajerat/488

According to the Kefalat Centers Association:

For the attention of those included in the family passport plan for foreign nationals and immigrants who have one of the following conditions:

1. Family passport holders with visa extension valid until 21.12.2023
2. Family passport holders who missed previous extensions (under certain conditions; please inquire from your respective Kefalat center)

The above-mentioned individuals should approach their respective Kefalat centers from 11.12.2023 for the extension of visas.

It should be noted that for visa extension, passports should be valid until 20.3.2025.

For more info, please visit: Kefalat Centers Association

“The registration [deadline] for foreign national and migrant students on NOM SAHMA portal is extended for 30 days.
In view of the request by foreign national and migrant students regarding opening SAHMA portal for registration of students who were not successful in previous [windows of] opportunities, this portal will be open from 9 December 2023 to 8 January 2023. Students with valid residence permits can visit the student page on this portal to register. Respected BAFIAs’ and schools’ directors should disseminate information to those who were not successful with their registration on SAHMA portal; therefore, they attempt to register in the provided [window of] opportunity.
Registration on SAHMA portal is online, and there is no need to attend in person.

According to a notice published on the BAFIA website, individuals holding Headcount slips issued by Pishkhan centers (White slips) who are residing in authorized areas shall approach Kefalat centers until 23 November 2023 to register their information in Headcount systems and for recognition, according to a circular by NOM. It is worth mentioning that after the mentioned deadline slips issued by Pishkhan centers will become invalid.