The Honorary Consulate of Ecuador in Santander links Ecuador with the local community; it does not replace the Ecuadorian consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Hernán Cortes nº 17 Entr, 39003 Santander, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 942 211 606 |
| Fax | +34 942 313 109 |
| cecusantander@cancilleria.gob.ec ofibust@gmail.es |
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| Head of Mission | Rafel Bustamante Losada, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: C/ Hernán Cortes nº 17 Entr, 39003 Santander.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Santander do?
This honorary office looks after Ecuadorian interests in Santander. The honorary consul listed by the Spanish authorities is Rafel Bustamante Losada, in office since January 2012. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. To arrange a visit, call +34 942 211 606 and e-mail cecusantander@cancilleria.gob.ec.
The office is located in Cantabria. Madrid – about 340 km away – has the nearest Ecuadorian consulate general. Distance to the Ecuadorian Embassy in Madrid: about 340 km.
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Ecuador (up to 90 days). Spanish travel advice recommends caution for Ecuador and warns against some regions. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Which Ecuadorian office issues passports and visas?
the Ecuadorian consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Closing days
Like most offices in Spain, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays as well as on the Ecuadorian national day, 10 August. Regional holiday to note: Day of the Institutions of Cantabria (28 July). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is Ecuador represented in Spain?
- Madrid – Embassy of Ecuador
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Murcia – Consulate
- Málaga – Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Consulate
- Valencia – Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Honorary Consulate General
- Seville – Honorary Consulate General
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate General
- Alicante – Honorary Consulate
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Pamplona – Honorary Consulate
- Santander – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Zaragoza – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Santander office
Where do I renew my Ecuadorian passport if I live near Santander?
Ecuadorian passports are issued through the Ecuadorian consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid, not by the honorary office.
What are the contact details of the Ecuadorian honorary consul in Santander?
By phone on +34 942 211 606 or by e-mail to cecusantander@cancilleria.gob.ec.
Who is the Ecuadorian honorary consul in Santander?
Rafel Bustamante Losada, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since January 2012).
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
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 Ecuador. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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