Taliban Embassy In Tehran Suspends Passport, Legal Document Services Indefinitely

The Taliban embassy in Tehran has announced the suspension of various consular services, including the issuance and renewal of passports and other legal documents, effective Saturday, 24 May.

In a statement posted on the social media platform X, the embassy confirmed that services such as the processing of passports, as well as the issuance of marriage certificates, divorce certificates, birth certificates, legal guarantees, and certificates of non-criminal liability, will be temporarily halted.

The embassy urged Afghan nationals residing in Iran to refrain from visiting the consular section until further notice. No explanation has been provided for the suspension, and the Taliban authorities have not indicated when services will resume.

This suspension affects thousands of Afghan citizens in Iran who rely on the embassy for essential legal documentation.