The Honorary Consulate of Ethiopia in Lyon is a local point of contact for Ethiopian citizens and for business and cultural links with Ethiopia.
Contact Details
| Address | 21 rue Longue, 69001 Lyon, France |
| Telephone | +33 4 72 00 35 90 +33 4 72 00 35 98 |
| Ethiopie.consulatlyon@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: 21 rue Longue, 69001 Lyon.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Ethiopian honorary consul in Lyon
Ethiopia is represented in Lyon by an honorary consul. Visits are by arrangement only. To arrange a visit, call +33 4 72 00 35 90 and e-mail Ethiopie.consulatlyon@gmail.com.
Lyon is in the Rhône département (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). The embassy in Paris is roughly 395 km away.
According to the French Foreign Ministry, about 3,000 Ethiopian nationals live in France.
French citizens need a visa for Ethiopia; it can be applied for online (e-visa). The French Foreign Ministry formally advises against all travel to Ethiopia. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Official documents for Ethiopian citizens are issued by the Ethiopian Embassy in Paris; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Ethiopian missions in France
- Paris – Embassy of Ethiopia
- Lyon – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Montauban – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Ethiopia in Lyon
Can I get an Ethiopian passport at the honorary consulate in Lyon?
Passport applications are handled by the Ethiopian Embassy in Paris, not by the honorary consul.
What are the contact details of the Ethiopian honorary consul in Lyon?
By phone on +33 4 72 00 35 90 or by e-mail to ethiopie.consulatlyon@gmail.com.
Do French citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
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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