Ukrainian nationals in and around Santander can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in Santander for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Avda. de José Hierrо, 16, 4° Dcha, 39007 Santander, Spain |
| consuladoucraniacantabria@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Arturo José González Mota, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
The Spanish consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Avda. de José Hierrо, 16, 4° Dcha, 39007 Santander.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Ukrainian honorary consul in Santander
Ukraine is represented in Santander by a honorary consul. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Arturo José González Mota (in office since May 2023). Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. For an appointment, e-mail consuladoucraniacantabria@gmail.com.
The office is located in Cantabria. Barcelona – about 540 km away – has the nearest Ukrainian consulate general. Distance to the Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid: about 340 km.
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Ukraine (up to 90 days). Spanish travel advice warns against any travel to Ukraine. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Applications for Ukrainian passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Spanish national holidays; Ukrainian celebrations on 24 August (national day) usually mean a closure too. Regional holiday to note: Day of the Institutions of Cantabria (28 July). Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Where else is Ukraine represented in Spain?
- Madrid – Embassy of Ukraine
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Málaga – Consulate
- A Coruña – Honorary Consulate
- Girona – Honorary Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Santander – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Santander office
Can I get an Ukrainian passport at the honorary consulate in Santander?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid.
What are the contact details of the Ukrainian honorary consul in Santander?
By e-mail to consuladoucraniacantabria@gmail.com.
Who runs the Ukrainian honorary office in Santander?
Arturo José González Mota, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since May 2023).
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Ukraine?
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 Ukraine. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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