The Consulate General of Senegal in Lyon is an official consular post of Senegal in France, serving Senegalese citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | 97 rue Garibaldi, 69006 Lyon, France |
| Telephone | +33 4 72 72 96 91 |
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
Address for visitors: 97 rue Garibaldi, 69006 Lyon.
- Opening hours: not published by the French Foreign Ministry – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who does the Senegalese consulate general in Lyon serve?
The consulate general provides consular services for Senegalese citizens living in Lyon and the surrounding regions of France. Senegal also has consular offices in Bordeaux, Marseille and Paris. Lyon is in the Rhône département (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). If you need a passport or visa, the Senegalese consulate general in Marseille (279 km) is the closest career post. The embassy in Paris is roughly 394 km away.
Consular services
Typical services include:
- Senegalese passports and emergency travel documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Senegal
Do I need an appointment?
Contact the office before visiting to find out whether your matter needs an appointment.
Visa and entry information for French citizens
French citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Senegal (up to 90 days). A valid passport is required. Parts of Senegal are classified as areas to avoid in French travel advice. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Expect closures on French public holidays as well as on the Senegalese national holiday (4 April). Call ahead around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
Senegalese nationals in urgent need of help can call +33 4 72 72 96 91. Help is available for lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but not for legal fees or travel costs.
Senegalese missions in France
Senegal in France
- Paris – Embassy of Senegal
- Bordeaux – Consulate General
- Lyon – Consulate General (this page)
- Marseille – Consulate General
- Paris – Consulate General
- Le Havre – Consular Agency
- Lille – Honorary Consulate
- Nancy – Honorary Consulate
- Nantes – Honorary Consulate
- Rouen – Honorary Consulate
- Strasbourg – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Senegal in Lyon
Where is the Senegalese consulate general in Lyon?
At 97 rue Garibaldi, 69006 Lyon.
How can I call the Senegalese consulate general in Lyon?
+33 4 72 72 96 91.
Do French citizens need a visa for Senegal?
No, for stays of up to 90 days.
Details checked on 10 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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