Malagasy nationals in and around Lyon can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Madagascar in Lyon for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | 3 rue Amédée Bonnet, 69006 Lyon, France |
| Telephone | +33 4 37 24 16 56 |
| consmadalyon@wanadoo.fr | |
| Website | website no longer available (checked October 2026) |
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: 3 rue Amédée Bonnet, 69006 Lyon.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The Malagasy honorary consul in Lyon
The honorary consul in Lyon is a volunteer representative of Madagascar, usually a local business or civic figure. Visits are by arrangement only. To arrange a visit, call +33 4 37 24 16 56 and e-mail consmadalyon@wanadoo.fr.
Lyon is in the Rhône département (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). If you need a passport or visa, the Malagasy consulate general in Marseille (280 km) is the closest career post. Distance to the Malagasy Embassy in Paris: about 395 km.
According to the French Foreign Ministry, about 160,000 Malagasy nationals live in France.
French citizens need a visa for Madagascar, which can be obtained on arrival. A valid passport is required. The French Foreign Ministry asks travellers to Madagascar to exercise increased vigilance. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Official documents for Malagasy citizens are issued by the Malagasy Embassy in Paris; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Madagascar also has career consular offices in France: consulate general in Saint-Denis de la Réunion and consulate general in Marseille.
Malagasy missions in France
- Paris – Embassy of Madagascar
- Marseille – Consulate General
- Saint-Denis de la Réunion – Consulate General
- Amiens – Honorary Consulate
- Bordeaux – Honorary Consulate
- Halifax – Honorary Consulate
- Lyon – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Madagascar in Lyon
Can I get a Malagasy passport at the honorary consulate in Lyon?
No. Malagasy passports are issued through the Malagasy Embassy in Paris.
How do I contact the Malagasy honorary consulate in Lyon?
By phone on +33 4 37 24 16 56 or by e-mail to consmadalyon@wanadoo.fr.
Can French nationals visit Madagascar without a visa?
Yes, but it can be obtained on arrival.
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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