Quick renewals
One passport renewal visit was completed in about 30 minutes after the applicant prepared the required documents.
Consulate General of Cameroon
Al Satwa
The Consulate General of Cameroon is a foreign consulate in Al Satwa serving Cameroonians and other applicants in the UAE. Reviews point to passport renewal and consular card applications as key reasons to visit, with some applicants reporting quick processing when their paperwork is complete.
Reputation Score
3.5
★★★★☆
223 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Passport turnaround
Several reviews report passports being ready in roughly two to three weeks, including one renewal completed in 19 days.
Baby passports
A reviewer received a baby’s passport after exactly two weeks, while staff persisted with a difficult passport photo.
Document checks
Security staff have been praised for checking documents before entry and explaining what to do when something is missing.
Email guidance
One update says emailing the requested service, documents and fees can bring a reply within the next working day.
Improved service
Recent reviews describe a noticeable improvement in courtesy, professionalism and reception support compared with earlier visits.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check requirements. Read the document requirements before travelling; reviewers say complete paperwork makes passport processing much smoother.
Email first. Email the service you need, your documents and fees before travelling to confirm what is required.
Confirm collection. To check whether a passport is ready, email the consulate and attach your receipt.
Allow time. Keep the day free if possible: one visitor with an 11:00 appointment was called at 14:38.
Verify hours. Confirm opening and Ramadan hours directly before travelling, as online timings have differed from the gate information.
Bring copies. Bring photocopies with your documents where possible; a reviewer found copying difficult at the consulate.
Plan the visit
Practical details
18 73B St
Al Satwa, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Popular Mentions
consular card
Consular card registration and collection are mentioned often, although one review reports a payment and issuance problem.
biometrics
Biometrics is part of the passport process and has been described as calm and professional by reviewers.
Common Concerns
Long waits
Appointment times are not always followed: one visitor waited from 10:40 until 14:38 for an 11:00 appointment.
Outdoor waiting
Applicants have reported waiting outside in extreme heat without adequate seating or shelter.
Payment dispute
One applicant said a consular-card payment made in December was later treated as cancelled, requiring another payment.
Mixed communication
Some reviews report unanswered calls and emails, while others describe prompt replies, so communication appears inconsistent.
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The Bottom Line
The Consulate General of Cameroon in Al Satwa is mainly used for passport renewal, baby passport applications, biometric enrolment and consular card paperwork. Recent reviews describe a real improvement in staff courtesy: reception, document-checking and biometrics have all been praised, and one applicant finished a passport renewal in about 30 minutes after arriving with the correct documents. Turnaround can be encouraging.
Reviews mention passports ready in under two weeks, exactly two weeks for a baby’s passport, and 19 days for one renewal. Email is useful for preparation and follow-up; one reviewer says the consulate sent document and fee guidance by the next working day and checked passport collection status by email. The visit can still be frustrating.
Appointment times have slipped badly, with one 11:00 appointment handled at 14:38, and applicants have reported waiting outside in temperatures above 40°C. Online opening hours have also conflicted with gate instructions, especially during Ramadan. A consular-card payment dispute and inconsistent responses to calls and emails add uncertainty.
Before travelling, email your request, confirm the current hours and requirements, bring complete originals and copies, and allow most of the day rather than planning a tight schedule.