Faster system
Recent visitors describe a more efficient system, with quick and helpful staff when appointments are in place.
Consulate General Of the Syrian Arab Republic - Dubai - القنصلية العامة للجمهورية العربية السورية
Umm Hurair
The Syrian Arab Republic’s General Consulate in Umm Hurair serves the Syrian community in Dubai and the northern emirates. Visitors use it for services such as passport renewal and document attestation, with recent reviews describing faster processing when appointments work smoothly.
Reputation Score
2.7
★★★☆☆
763 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quick renewal
One visitor completed a passport renewal in under 10 minutes.
Certificate stamping
A university certificate stamp was completed in 15 minutes, with collection arranged two hours later.
Smooth submission
An appointment-based passport renewal submission for a child took barely half an hour.
Less crowding
A May 2025 visit was described as having no crowd or hassle, with submission finished in five minutes.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Use the mobile app to secure an appointment; reviews say walk-ins are not accepted.
Print documents. Print the appointment paperwork before arriving, since one visitor says it is part of the required process.
Check codes. Test the booking process early and check your email verification, especially if a passport is close to expiry.
Allow parking time. Build in extra time to park: one recent visitor spent longer finding parking than inside the consulate.
Confirm payment. Check accepted payment and change requirements before going, as card payment and change have both caused problems.
Allow delays. For urgent passport work, allow extra time rather than relying on a stated turnaround; one rush application reached its tenth day.
Plan the visit
Practical details
6 8th St
Umm Hurair First - Umm Hurair 1, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Popular Mentions
commercial attestation
Commercial attestation was described as a lengthy process, including a two-day wait and a later consultation.
rush passport
A rush passport was requested for urgent travel, but the reported collection timing extended beyond the initial one-week expectation.
Common Concerns
Phone access
Multiple visitors say calls go unanswered for days or weeks, making it difficult to get information before visiting.
Booking problems
Appointment booking has been affected by missing verification codes, website errors and a strict no-walk-in policy.
Payment limits
Reviews report that card payments are unavailable and staff may not have change for cash bills.
Chaotic queues
Visitors have reported unclear queues, people cutting in and token announcements that are hard to hear.
Poor environment
Older reviews describe overcrowding, ineffective air conditioning and an unpleasant smell inside.
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The Bottom Line
The Syrian Arab Republic’s General Consulate in Umm Hurair handles practical consular work for Syrians in Dubai and the northern emirates. Reviews specifically mention passport renewal, university certificate stamping and commercial attestation. Recent visits show that the experience can be quick: one passport renewal took under 10 minutes, while a child’s renewal submission took barely half an hour with an appointment.
The newer appointment-based system appears capable of making a big difference. Visitors have described no crowds, five-minute submissions and staff who were quick, helpful and organised. That improvement is not consistent, though.
Booking errors, missing email verification codes and unanswered phones are recurring frustrations, and walk-ins are reportedly not accepted. If your passport is nearing expiry, start the booking process early rather than depending on a quick phone answer. Plan the practical details carefully.
Print your appointment documents, allow time to find parking and confirm payment requirements before travelling; reviews mention unavailable card payments and a lack of change. Queues and the interior environment received particularly harsh criticism in older reviews, including overcrowding, poor air conditioning and unclear token announcements. For commercial attestation or urgent passport work, allow plenty of time and verify the expected collection date rather than assuming the first estimate is firm.