French nationals in and around Lodz can turn to the Honorary Consulate of France in Lodz for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | ul. Pawilońska 47, 91-487 Lodz, Poland |
| Telephone | +48 42 630 40 10 +48 42 630 97 01 +48 42 291 39 42 |
| consulat@alicjabien.pl | |
| Head of Mission | Alicja Bień, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
The Polish Foreign Ministry gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: ul. Pawilońska 47, 91-487 Lodz.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Lodz do?
France is represented in Lodz by an honorary consul. Alicja Bień holds the post, according to the Polish Foreign Ministry. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. For an appointment, call +48 42 630 40 10 and e-mail consulat@alicjabien.pl.
Lodz is in the Łódź Voivodeship. Distance to the French Embassy in Warsaw: about 120 km.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, French citizens contact the French Embassy in Warsaw or the consulate general in Krakow.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Polish holidays such as Constitution Day (3 May), Independence Day (11 November) and Christmas Eve (24 December); the French national day (14 July) usually means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
French missions in Poland
- Warsaw – Embassy of France
- Krakow – Consulate General
- Gdynia – Honorary Consulate
- Katowice – Honorary Consulate
- Lodz – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Poznan – Honorary Consulate
- Szczecin (Alliance Fracaise) – Honorary Consulate
- Wroclaw – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the French honorary consul in Lodz
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Lodz?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the French Embassy in Warsaw or the consulate general in Krakow.
What are the contact details of the French honorary consul in Lodz?
By phone on +48 42 630 40 10 or by e-mail to consulat@alicjabien.pl.
Who runs the French honorary office in Lodz?
Alicja Bień, according to the Polish Foreign Ministry’s list of foreign missions (September 2026).
Do Polish citizens need a visa for France?
No. A valid Polish passport or ID card is enough.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of consular posts in Poland (15 September 2026), Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for France (Odyseusz). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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