Côte d’Ivoire maintains the Consulate General of Côte d’Ivoire in Lyon to provide consular services for Ivorian nationals living in Lyon and the surrounding regions.
Contact Details
| Address | 44 avenue Foch, 69006 Lyon, France |
| Telephone | +33 4 72 43 92 33 |
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
The consulate general is at 44 avenue Foch, 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 Ivorian consulate general in Lyon serve?
Côte d’Ivoire runs this consulate general for its citizens in this part of France. The Ivorian community in France numbers around 100,000, according to French official figures. Côte d’Ivoire also has consular offices in Paris. Lyon belongs to the Rhône département in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. If you need a passport or visa, the Ivorian consulate general in Paris (395 km) is the closest career post.
Consular services
Typical services include:
- Ivorian 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
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 need a visa for Côte d’Ivoire; it can be applied for online (e-visa). A valid passport is required. Parts of Côte d’Ivoire are classified as areas to avoid in French travel advice. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
The consulate general is closed on French public holidays and on the Ivorian national holiday (7 August). Call ahead around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Ivorian citizens should contact the consulate general on +33 4 72 43 92 33. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer.
Ivorian missions in France
Côte d’Ivoire in France
- Paris – Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire
- Lyon – Consulate General (this page)
- Paris – Consulate General
- Bordeaux – Honorary Consulate
- Marseille – Honorary Consulate
- Nancy – Honorary Consulate
- Nice – Honorary Consulate
- Seclin – Honorary Consulate
- Toulouse – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Côte d’Ivoire in Lyon
What is the address of the Ivorian consulate general in Lyon?
At 44 avenue Foch, 69006 Lyon.
What is the phone number of the Ivorian consulate general in Lyon?
+33 4 72 43 92 33.
Do French citizens need a visa for Côte d’Ivoire?
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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