The Consulate General of Mali in Lyon is an official consular post of Mali in France, serving Malian citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | 7 quai du Général Sarrail, 69006 Lyon, France |
| Telephone | +33 4 81 49 09 00 +33 6 47 73 42 91 |
| accueil@consulat-mali-lyon.fr | |
| Website | consulat-mali-lyon.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
Address for visitors: 7 quai du Général Sarrail, 69006 Lyon.
- Opening hours: not published by the French Foreign Ministry – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of the documents for your application.
About the Malian consulate general
Together with the embassy in Paris, the consulate general in Lyon is part of Mali’s consular network in France. According to the French Foreign Ministry, about 90,000 Malian nationals live in France. Mali also has consular offices in Bagnolet. Lyon is in the Rhône département (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Malian career post is in Bagnolet (around 391 km). Distance to the Malian Embassy in Paris: about 392 km.
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- Malian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Many services require an appointment; check the official website or call first.
Do French citizens need a visa for Mali?
Some regions of Mali are on the French Foreign Ministry’s list of areas to avoid. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Besides French public holidays, the office closes on the Malian national holiday (22 September). Call ahead around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Malian citizens should contact the consulate general on +33 4 81 49 09 00. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer.
Malian missions in France
Mali in France
- Paris – Embassy of Mali
- Bagnolet – Consulate General
- Lyon – Consulate General (this page)
- La Brède – Honorary Consulate
- Marseille – Honorary Consulate
- Toulouse – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Mali in Lyon
Where is the Malian consulate general in Lyon?
At 7 quai du Général Sarrail, 69006 Lyon.
How can I call the Malian consulate general in Lyon?
+33 4 81 49 09 00.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice, consulat-mali-lyon.fr. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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