Passport renewal
One visitor said renewing a passport directly abroad saved considerable trouble and time, with staff patiently explaining the process.
The Commercial Office of Taipei, Dubai, U.A.E.
Umm Hurair
The Commercial Office of Taipei, Dubai, U.A.E. is a government office in Umm Hurair handling practical Taiwan-related services, including passport renewal and visa applications. Reviews suggest it can be a useful stop when you need document guidance or assistance while abroad.
Reputation Score
2.7
★★★☆☆
204 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Visa guidance
A reviewer reported prompt email replies and guidance through the visa process, which is useful before making the trip.
Quick service
Several reviews describe efficient handling, including one visitor who called the operations quick.
Quiet visits
One visa applicant found the office quiet and encountered no queue of applicants on the visa service.
English service
A review says visitors can communicate in English, helpful for enquiries and applications.
Tips for a Better Visit
Bring cash. Bring cash and exact change; a review says card payment is unavailable.
Find floor M. Inside the building, use the elevator to reach floor M; signage may not guide you clearly.
Check hours. A 2019 review reports visa applications from 8AM–12PM, while 1:30PM–2:30PM is for collection only.
Apply online. Complete normal visa forms online, print them, and bring them to the office; check the category first if unsure.
Skip staples. Do not use staple pins when preparing your visa paperwork.
Check parking. Parking has been reported behind the building, but another visitor found access difficult, so check the arrangement before going.
Plan the visit
Practical details
M Fl، Sharaf Travel Building - Office M-01 - 153 Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd
Umm Hurair First - Umm Hurair 1, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Popular Mentions
Document verification
The office was mentioned in connection with document verification and related assistance.
Taiwan police clearance certificate
One reviewer specifically asked about obtaining a Taiwan police clearance certificate for use in another country and was directed online.
Common Concerns
Inconsistent service
Although many visitors describe friendly help, others report poor service or an unwillingness to assist.
Phone manner
One visa-policy enquiry ended with the caller describing the staff member’s tone as yelling and offensive.
Limited guidance
A visitor found no guidance sign inside the building and had to work out where to go.
Cash only
Reviews say card payments are not accepted and visitors need exact change.
Parking issues
Parking has been described as a problem, despite another review locating it behind the building.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
185AED
Normal visa applications
“Normal visa applications costing 185AED takes 2 working days and urgent applications costing 280 AED takes 1 working day”Google review · November 2019
280 AED
urgent applications
“Normal visa applications costing 185AED takes 2 working days and urgent applications costing 280 AED takes 1 working day”Google review · November 2019
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The Bottom Line
E. is a small government representative office in Umm Hurair for Taiwan-related paperwork and assistance. Visitors use it for visa applications, passport renewal and document verification.
Several reviews describe staff who answer questions patiently, respond to emails and guide applicants through the process, while others report a much less helpful experience. Visa paperwork benefits from preparation. One detailed review says normal forms must be completed online, printed and submitted in person; mistakes can be corrected with a pen at the counter, and staple pins should be avoided.
That review also reports morning visa-application hours and a shorter afternoon window for collection only, so confirm the current schedule before travelling. Payment is a practical issue: reviews say cards are not accepted and exact cash is needed. Older customer reports list normal visa applications at 185AED for two working days and urgent applications at 280 AED for one working day; treat these as historical customer-reported figures rather than a current fee list.
Finding the office may take a little attention because signage is limited; one visitor says to enter the building and take the elevator to floor M. Parking has also drawn mixed feedback.