Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Lyon helps Icelandic nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | 16, rue Barrême, 69006 Lyon, France |
| Telephone | +33 6 09 42 77 62 |
| m.michelvalette@wanadoo.fr |
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: 16, rue Barrême, 69006 Lyon.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Lyon do?
The honorary consul in Lyon is a volunteer representative of Iceland, usually a local business or civic figure. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Questions can be sent in advance: call +33 6 09 42 77 62 and e-mail m.michelvalette@wanadoo.fr.
Lyon belongs to the Rhône département in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The embassy in Paris is roughly 395 km away.
Which Icelandic office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Icelandic Embassy in Paris.
Icelandic missions in France
- Paris – Embassy of Iceland
- Boulogne-sur-Mer – Honorary Consulate
- Bruges-Bordeaux – Honorary Consulate
- Colleville-Montgomery – Honorary Consulate
- Lyon – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Marseille – Honorary Consulate
- Strasbourg – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Lyon
Where do I renew my Icelandic passport if I live near Lyon?
Not here – passport applications go to the Icelandic Embassy in Paris.
How can I reach the Lyon honorary consulate of Iceland?
By phone on +33 6 09 42 77 62 or by e-mail to m.michelvalette@wanadoo.fr.
Do French citizens need a visa for Iceland?
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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