For Austrian residents and travellers in the Lyon area, the Honorary Consulate of Austria in Lyon is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | 50 rue de la République, 69002 Lyon, France |
| Telephone | +33 6 08 25 58 37 |
| consulat.autriche.lyon@gmail.com |
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: 50 rue de la République, 69002 Lyon.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Lyon
The honorary consul in Lyon is a volunteer representative of Austria, usually a local business or civic figure. Meetings take place by appointment. For an appointment, call +33 6 08 25 58 37 and e-mail consulat.autriche.lyon@gmail.com.
Lyon is in the Rhône département (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). If you need a passport or visa, the Austrian consulate in Paris (393 km) is the closest career post. Distance to the Austrian Embassy in Paris: about 394 km.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Applications for Austrian passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Austrian Embassy in Paris.
Austria also has career consular offices in France: consulate in Paris and consulate general in Strasbourg.
Austrian missions in France
- Paris – Embassy of Austria
- Strasbourg – Consulate General
- Paris – Consulate
- Marseille – Honorary Consulate General
- Ajaccio – Honorary Consulate
- Bordeaux – Honorary Consulate
- Labège – Honorary Consulate
- Lyon – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Nice – Honorary Consulate
- Papeete – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Austria in Lyon
Does the Lyon honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
No. Austrian passports are issued through the Austrian Embassy in Paris.
How do I contact the Austrian honorary consulate in Lyon?
By phone on +33 6 08 25 58 37 or by e-mail to consulat.autriche.lyon@gmail.com.
Can French nationals visit Austria without a visa?
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. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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