For Seychellois residents and travellers in the Lyon area, the Honorary Consulate of Seychelles in Lyon is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | 29 rue du Commandant Faurax, 69006 Lyon, France |
| Telephone | +33 6 70 60 18 81 |
| vmathieu@conseylyon.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: 29 rue du Commandant Faurax, 69006 Lyon.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Lyon
The honorary consul in Lyon is a volunteer representative of Seychelles, usually a local business or civic figure. Visits are by arrangement only. Before travelling there, call +33 6 70 60 18 81 and e-mail vmathieu@conseylyon.fr to check that someone is available.
Lyon belongs to the Rhône département in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The embassy in Paris is roughly 394 km away.
French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation for Seychelles before departure. A valid passport is required. The French Foreign Ministry advises against travel to some regions of Seychelles. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
the Seychellois Embassy in Paris is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Seychellois missions in France
- Paris – Embassy of Seychelles
- Fort de France – Honorary Consulate
- Grand-Quevilly – Honorary Consulate
- La Montagne – Honorary Consulate
- La Rochelle – Honorary Consulate
- Le Tampon – Honorary Consulate
- Lyon – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Seychelles in Lyon
Does the Lyon honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
No. Seychellois passports are issued through the Seychellois Embassy in Paris.
How can I reach the Lyon honorary consulate of Seychelles?
By phone on +33 6 70 60 18 81 or by e-mail to vmathieu@conseylyon.fr.
Can French nationals visit Seychelles without a visa?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required.
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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