Burkinabè nationals in and around Lyon can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Burkina Faso in Lyon for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | 38 avenue du Maréchal de Saxe, 69006 Lyon, France |
| Telephone | +33 4 72 74 27 50 |
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: 38 avenue du Maréchal de Saxe, 69006 Lyon.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Lyon do?
This honorary office looks after Burkinabè interests in Lyon. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. For an appointment, call +33 4 72 74 27 50.
Lyon belongs to the Rhône département in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. If you need a passport or visa, the Burkinabè consulate general in Paris (392 km) is the closest career post.
French citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso; it can be applied for online (e-visa). A valid passport is required. The French Foreign Ministry formally advises against all travel to Burkina Faso. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Which Burkinabè office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Burkinabè citizens contact the Burkinabè Embassy in Paris.
Burkinabè missions in France
- Paris – Embassy of Burkina Faso
- Paris – Consulate General
- Avanton – Honorary Consulate
- Lyon – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Mont-Saint-Aignan – Honorary Consulate
- Villeneuve-Loubet-Plage – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Burkina Faso in Lyon
Where do I renew my Burkinabè passport if I live near Lyon?
No. Burkinabè passports are issued through the Burkinabè Embassy in Paris.
What are the contact details of the Burkinabè honorary consul in Lyon?
By phone on +33 4 72 74 27 50.
Do French citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Yes – an e-visa can be applied for online.
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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