The Honorary Consulate of Chile in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a volunteer-run office that assists Chilean citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Chilean consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Bethencourt Alfonso, 10. 3º B, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 609 015 767 |
| mts.tenerife@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Rafael Montero del Pino, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: C/ Bethencourt Alfonso, 10. 3º B, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Santa Cruz de Tenerife do?
The honorary consulate represents Chile in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the surrounding area. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Rafael Montero del Pino (in office since July 2022). Meetings take place by appointment. For an appointment, call +34 609 015 767 and e-mail mts.tenerife@gmail.com.
The office is located in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the Canary Islands. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Chilean career post is in Madrid (around 1755 km) (a flight or ferry away). The embassy in Madrid is roughly 1,755 km away.
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Chile (up to 90 days). The Spanish Foreign Ministry has no specific travel restrictions for Chile. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Which Chilean office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Chilean passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Chilean consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is closed on Spanish public holidays and on Chile’s national day (18 September). Regional holiday in the Canary Islands: Canary Islands Day (30 May). Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.
Embassy and consulates of Chile in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Chile
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Madrid – Consulate General
- A Coruña – Honorary Consulate
- Badajoz – Honorary Consulate
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Cádiz – Honorary Consulate
- Gijón – Honorary Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Santander – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Chilean honorary consul in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Where do I renew my Chilean passport if I live near Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Passport applications are handled by the Chilean consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary consul.
What are the contact details of the Chilean honorary consul in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
By phone on +34 609 015 767 or by e-mail to mts.tenerife@gmail.com.
Who runs the Chilean honorary office in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Rafael Montero del Pino, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since July 2022).
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Chile?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check the Spanish travel advice before booking.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Chile. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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