PROCEDURE FOR VERIFICATION OF IDENTITY:
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Canberra welcomes applicants from Afghan residents in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji to get their identity verified. The applicants are required to contact the consulate section of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Canberra. The Embassy only verifies the identity of the applicants based on the provision of the following documents:

REQUIREMENTS:
To initiate the verification process through this Embassy, please read the following instructions and information about the required documents carefully:

a. A Request letter: The applicants should write a request letter addressed to Embassy and outline in detail the date of their first entry, and explain why they were not able to apply for the required documents.
b. Color Copy of documents from Afghanistan: The applicants should provide a colored copy of the available documents such as Tazkira, Passport, School or College certificates, OR Driving License from Afghanistan.
c. Color Copy of documents in residing country: The applicants are required to provide a Copy of their documents issued by the country of residence such as Passports, Travel Permit, Visa or Driving License.
d. Fill out the Guarantors Form (access the from from the bottom of this page).
e. All documents to be approved and verified by a JP.
f. All required documents should be sent to the Embassy's postal address via Australian National Post (in Australia),
g. The applicant MUST include a paid self-addressed return envelope together with its application forms.

PROCESS OF APPLICATION:
a. Once the Embassy receives the package by post and all documents are completed, the process will begin and the applicant will be interviewed in person, given the appointment date and time.
b. Applicant's presence accompanied by two guarantors, preferably from the same province and districts, will be called for the day of interview.
c. The Applicants should present all original documents (which copies already shared with the Embassy) on the day of the interview.
d. The applicants will be notified of within 2 business days of their interviews.

FEES:
The applicant whose identity is verified, are asked to pay AU$ 250 by EFTPOS. Paying by EFTPOS costs AU$ 5 surcharges using debit or credit cards. The Embassy does NOT accept cash or Money Order or cheque under any circumstances. Mails containing cash, cheque or money order will not be processed.