Spain - Consulate of China in Santander

You are a Spanish citizen or you are from China and are looking for information on the consulate of China in Santander situated in Spain. A consulate in Santander could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of China. It all depends on the importance of Santander and Spain in the relationships with the government of China.


Sorry there is no consulate of China in Santander !

However, China could have more than one consulate in Spain besides Santander.

When China has more consulates located in Spain ouside of Santander you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of China in Spain of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Santander are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of China in Spain besides Santander

Chinese Consulate General in Barcelona, Spain 34, Avda. Tibidabo 08022 Barcelona Spain
Email: chinasonsul_bar_es@mfa.gov.cn - Tel: (+34) 93-2541199 - Website:

Or the embassy of China in Spain

Chinese Embassy in Madrid, Spain C/Arturo Soria, 113 28043 Madrid Spain
Email: chinaemb-es@mfa.gov.cn - Tel: (+34) 91 519 42 42 (+34) 91 519 36 72 - Website: www.embajadachina.es

Consulate Appointment in Santander

Most consulates in Santander need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of China in Santander first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Santander do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Spain or China.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Santander please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.