Poland Consulate General Lyon

The Consulate General of Poland in Lyon is an official consular post of Poland in France, serving Polish citizens in its consular district.

Contact Details

Address 79, rue Crillon, 69006 Lyon, France
Telephone +33 4 78 93 14 85
+33 4 78 93 56 37
Email lyon.kg.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl
Website www.lyon.msz.gov.pl/fr/root

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

You will find the consulate general at 79, rue Crillon in Lyon.

  • Opening hours: not published by the French Foreign Ministry – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
  • Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.

About the Polish consulate general

Together with the embassy in Paris, the consulate general in Lyon is part of Poland’s consular network in France. Poland also has consular offices in Paris. Lyon is in the Rhône département (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). If you need a passport or visa, the Polish consulate in Paris (393 km) is the closest career post. Distance to the Polish Embassy in Paris: about 393 km.

Consular services

Typical services include:

  • Polish passports and emergency travel documents
  • Registration of births, marriages and deaths
  • Certification of documents and signatures
  • Certificates for pensions abroad
  • Citizenship and civil register matters

Documents checklist

Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Polish sources:

Polish passport for adults (application abroad)

  • Book an appointment in the e-konsulat system and apply in person; collect the passport at the same consular post
  • A biometric colour photo – without a suitable photo the consul will not accept the application
  • Your valid passport or ID card confirming your identity and Polish citizenship
  • For a reduced fee: proof of eligibility (e.g. student, pensioner or Large Family Card); applicants aged 70 or over pay no fee
  • While you wait, or in a documented emergency, a temporary passport can be issued

Sources: Poland in the UK (gov.pl) – passport for an adult, Poland in the US (gov.pl) – temporary passport for an adult (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.

Do I need an appointment?

Book an appointment where possible – walk-in capacity is limited.

Travelling from France to Poland

As EU citizens, French nationals can travel to Poland without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card is enough. Poland is rated “normal vigilance” by the French Foreign Ministry. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).

Closing days

Besides French public holidays, the office closes on the Polish national holiday (3 May). Religious holidays observed in Poland may lead to further closures.

Emergency assistance

Urgent consular cases: phone +33 4 78 93 14 85. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer.

Polish missions in France

Poland in France

Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Poland in Lyon

What is the address of the Polish consulate general in Lyon?

At 79, rue Crillon, 69006 Lyon.

How can I call the Polish consulate general in Lyon?

+33 4 78 93 14 85.

Do French citizens need a visa for Poland?

No – a passport or ID card is enough.

Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice, www.lyon.msz.gov.pl/fr/root. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.

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