The Consulate General of Portugal in Lyon is an official consular post of Portugal in France, serving Portuguese citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | 71, rue Crillon, 69458 Lyon, France |
| Telephone | +33 4 78 17 34 40 |
| Website | lyon.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt/pt |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 14:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 14:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 14:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 14:00 |
Opening hours according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The consulate general is at 71, rue Crillon, 69458 Lyon.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 08:00–14:00, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026).
- Good to know: Consular call centre: +33 1 73 01 16 80. Online booking is available on the website.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
Who does the Portuguese consulate general in Lyon serve?
The consulate general provides consular services for Portuguese citizens living in Lyon and the surrounding regions of France. Portugal also has consular offices in Bordeaux, Marseille, Nantes, Paris and Strasbourg. Lyon is in the Rhône département (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). Full consular services are available at the consulate general in Marseille, roughly 280 km from here. Distance to the Portuguese Embassy in Paris: about 395 km.
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- Portuguese passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Passport and civil status matters are usually handled by appointment; simple questions can be sent by e-mail.
Travelling from France to Portugal
As EU citizens, French nationals can travel to Portugal without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card is enough. The French Foreign Ministry applies normal vigilance for Portugal. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Expect closures on French public holidays as well as on the Portuguese national holiday (10 June). Check the website before visiting around holidays.
Emergency assistance
Portuguese nationals in urgent need of help can call +33 4 78 17 34 40. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned.
Portuguese missions in France
Portugal in France
- Paris – Embassy of Portugal
- Bordeaux – Consulate General
- Lyon – Consulate General (this page)
- Marseille – Consulate General
- Paris – Consulate General
- Strasbourg – Consulate General
- Nantes – Consulate
- Toulouse – Consular Agency
- Ajaccio – Honorary Consulate
- Cébazat – Honorary Consulate
- Lille – Honorary Consulate
- Montpellier – Honorary Consulate
- Nice – Honorary Consulate
- Orléans – Honorary Consulate
- Pau – Honorary Consulate
- Rouen – Honorary Consulate
- Tours – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Portugal in Lyon
Where is the Portuguese consulate general in Lyon?
At 71, rue Crillon, 69458 Lyon.
How can I call the Portuguese consulate general in Lyon?
+33 4 78 17 34 40.
When is the Portuguese consulate general in Lyon open?
Monday to Friday 08:00–14:00, according to the official website (October 2026).
Do French citizens need a visa for Portugal?
No – a passport or ID card is enough.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice, lyon.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt/pt. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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