The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Lyon represents Finnish interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Finnish Embassy in Paris.
Contact Details
| Address | 20 Place de la Bourse, 69002 Lyon, France |
| Telephone | +33 4 72 40 01 41 |
| finlandealyon@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: 20 Place de la Bourse, 69002 Lyon.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Finnish honorary consul in Lyon
This honorary office looks after Finnish interests in Lyon. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Before travelling there, call +33 4 72 40 01 41 and e-mail finlandealyon@gmail.com to check that someone is available.
Lyon belongs to the Rhône département in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The nearest Finnish career consular office is the consulate in Paris, about 394 km away. The embassy in Paris is roughly 394 km away.
French official figures put the number of Finnish residents in France at about 7,000.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
the Finnish Embassy in Paris is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Finland also has career consular offices in France: consulate in Paris.
Finnish missions in France
- Paris – Embassy of Finland
- Paris – Consulate
- Ajaccio – Honorary Consulate
- Bordeaux – Honorary Consulate
- Dijon – Honorary Consulate
- Lyon – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Marcq-en-Baroeul – Honorary Consulate
- Marseille – Honorary Consulate
- Moslheim – Honorary Consulate
- Nice – Honorary Consulate
- Papeete – Honorary Consulate
- Quimper – Honorary Consulate
- Saint-Nicolas-de-Port – Honorary Consulate
- Toulouse – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Finland in Lyon
Can I get a Finnish passport at the honorary consulate in Lyon?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports. Contact the Finnish Embassy in Paris.
How can I reach the Lyon honorary consulate of Finland?
By phone on +33 4 72 40 01 41 or by e-mail to finlandealyon@gmail.com.
Do French citizens need a visa for Finland?
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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