Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Brazil in Lyon helps Brazilian nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | 63 avenue Maréchal de Saxe, 69003 Lyon, France |
| Telephone | +33 4 72 60 55 68 +33 6 10 59 38 54 |
| bresil@consulat-lyon.fr |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 63 avenue Maréchal de Saxe, 69003 Lyon.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Lyon do?
Brazil is represented in Lyon by an honorary consul. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. The quickest way to reach the office: call +33 4 72 60 55 68 and e-mail bresil@consulat-lyon.fr.
Lyon belongs to the Rhône département in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Brazilian career post is in Marseille (around 276 km).
French citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Brazil (up to 90 days). A valid passport is required. Parts of Brazil are classified as areas to avoid in French travel advice. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Which Brazilian office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Brazilian citizens are handled by the Brazilian Embassy in Paris.
Brazil also has career consular offices in France: consulate general in Marseille, consulate general in Paris, consulate in Saint Georges de l’Oyapock and consulate general in Cayenne.
Brazilian missions in France
- Paris – Embassy of Brazil
- Cayenne – Consulate General
- Marseille – Consulate General
- Paris – Consulate General
- Saint Georges de l’Oyapock – Consulate
- Bastia – Honorary Consulate
- Blaesheim – Honorary Consulate
- Bordeaux – Honorary Consulate
- Le Havre – Honorary Consulate
- Lescar – Honorary Consulate
- Lille – Honorary Consulate
- Lyon – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Nantes – Honorary Consulate
- Nice – Honorary Consulate
- Ramonville-Saint-Agne – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Brazil in Lyon
Where do I renew my Brazilian passport if I live near Lyon?
No; for a new Brazilian passport, contact the Brazilian Embassy in Paris.
How do I contact the Brazilian honorary consulate in Lyon?
By phone on +33 4 72 60 55 68 or by e-mail to bresil@consulat-lyon.fr.
Can French nationals visit Brazil without a visa?
No, for stays of up to 90 days.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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