The General Directorate for Migrants and Foreign Nationals of Fars Province has announced that all Afghan migrants holding return permits to Afghanistan must leave Iran by 6 July.
In a statement, the office warned that those who fail to comply with the deadline will face enforcement action by law enforcement authorities.
According to the Mehr News Agency, the directorate stated: “The final and non-extendable departure date for all holders of return permits to Afghanistan has been set as 6 July.” It further emphasised that any stay beyond this date will be deemed illegal and subject to enforcement measures.
The directorate urged Afghan return-permit holders to depart during June to avoid overcrowding and the challenges posed by extreme summer heat. It advised them to visit the Shiraz return centre to complete the legal departure process and “benefit from its advantages”, though the specific benefits were not detailed.
The statement also addressed families with school-age children, noting that they do not need to wait for final exam results in June. These results can later be collected by relatives or acquaintances on their behalf.
Additionally, the notice instructed individuals holding invalid census documents to promptly visit immigration offices to obtain return permits to Afghanistan. It warned that failure to do so would constitute a violation, with all legal consequences falling upon the individuals themselves.
Since last year, Iran has intensified its deportation of Afghan migrants, with thousands being expelled on a daily basis.
The forced deportation of Afghan migrants from both Iran and Pakistan over the past year has further exacerbated poverty and unemployment in Afghanistan.
