Spain - Consulate of South Africa in Santander

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


Sorry there is no consulate of South Africa in Santander !

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

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

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of South Africa 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 South Africa in Spain besides Santander

South African Consulate General in Barcelona, Spain - THIS CONSULATE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED -
Email: madrid.embassy@dirco.gov.za - Tel: (+34) 91 436 3780 (Embassy in Madrid) - Website: dirco.gov.za/madrid/

South African Consulate General in Bilbao, Spain Las Mercedes, 31, Edificio eAbrae 48930 Las Arenas Spain
Email: clerchundi@cgac.es - Tel: (+34) 94 464 1124 (+34) 94 480 0328 - Website:

Or the embassy of South Africa in Spain

South African Embassy in Madrid, Spain Edificio Lista Calle de Claudio Coello 91-6 Cor of J Ortega Y Gasset Madrid 28006 Spain
Email: embassy@sudafrica.com - Tel: (+34) 91 436 3780 - Website: www.sudafrica.com

Consulate Appointment in Santander

Most consulates in Santander need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa 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 South Africa.

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.