The Honorary Consulate of Russia in Lyon is a local point of contact for Russian citizens and for business and cultural links with Russia.
Contact Details
| Address | 3, place de la Bourse, 69002 Lyon, France |
| Telephone | +33 6 09 01 60 31 |
| consulruslyon@gmail.com |
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, place de la Bourse, 69002 Lyon.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Lyon do?
The honorary consulate represents Russia in Lyon and the surrounding region. Visits are by arrangement only. To arrange a visit, call +33 6 09 01 60 31 and e-mail consulruslyon@gmail.com.
Lyon belongs to the Rhône département in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. If you need a passport or visa, the Russian consulate general in Marseille (280 km) is the closest career post. Distance to the Russian Embassy in Paris: about 396 km.
French citizens need a visa for Russia, to be obtained before travelling. Some regions of Russia are on the French Foreign Ministry’s list of areas to avoid. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Which Russian office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Russian citizens are issued by the Russian Embassy in Paris; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Russian missions in France
- Paris – Embassy of Russia
- Marseille – Consulate General
- Strasbourg – Consulate General
- B.P. 1 - Biarritz Cédex – Consular Agency
- Villefranche-sur-Mer – Consular Agency
- Lyon – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Russia in Lyon
Where do I renew my Russian passport if I live near Lyon?
Not here – passport applications go to the Russian Embassy in Paris.
What are the contact details of the Russian honorary consul in Lyon?
By phone on +33 6 09 01 60 31 or by e-mail to consulruslyon@gmail.com.
Can French nationals visit Russia without a visa?
Yes, a visa must be obtained before travelling.
Details checked on 10 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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