Switzerland maintains the Consulate General of Switzerland in Villeurbanne to provide consular services for Swiss nationals living in Villeurbanne and the surrounding regions.
Contact Details
| Address | 4 Place Charles Hernu, 69616 Villeurbanne, France |
| Telephone | +33 4 72 75 79 10 |
| lyon@eda.admin.ch | |
| Website | www.eda.admin.ch/lyon |
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
You will find the consulate general at 4 Place Charles Hernu in Villeurbanne.
- Opening hours: not published by the French Foreign Ministry – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who does the Swiss consulate general in Villeurbanne serve?
Switzerland runs this consulate general for its citizens in this part of France. French official figures put the number of Swiss residents in France at about 197,411. Switzerland also has consular offices in Marseille and Strasbourg. Villeurbanne belongs to the Rhône département in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The nearest Swiss career consular office is the consulate general in Marseille, about 279 km away. The embassy in Paris is roughly 393 km away.
Consular services
Typical services include:
- Swiss passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Help for citizens in difficulty
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Swiss sources:
Swiss passport or ID card (Swiss citizens abroad)
- Apply online; the application is processed by the Swiss representation where you are registered
- You will then be invited to give your biometric data in person (at your representation or another equipped representation)
- Check before applying that your data in the Swiss civil register are up to date
- Minors must be accompanied by their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) when giving biometric data
- Statutory delivery time abroad: 30 days – apply well before your document expires
Sources: Federal Department of Foreign Affairs – applying for an identity document, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs – passport and identity card (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Book an appointment where possible – walk-in capacity is limited.
Do French citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
As EU citizens, French nationals can travel to Switzerland without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card is enough. For Switzerland, French travel advice currently asks for normal vigilance. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
The consulate general is closed on French public holidays and on the Swiss national holiday (1 August). Religious holidays observed in Switzerland may lead to further closures.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Swiss citizens should contact the consulate general on +33 4 72 75 79 10. Help is available for lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but not for legal fees or travel costs.
Swiss missions in France
Switzerland in France
- Paris – Embassy of Switzerland
- Marseille – Consulate General
- Strasbourg – Consulate General
- Villeurbanne – Consulate General (this page)
- Ajaccio – Honorary Consulate
- Annecy – Honorary Consulate
- Bordeaux – Honorary Consulate
- Dijon – Honorary Consulate
- Dumbéa – Honorary Consulate
- Montpellier – Honorary Consulate
- Nice – Honorary Consulate
- Papeete – Honorary Consulate
- Pointe-à-Pitre – Honorary Consulate
- Saint Gilles les Bains Saint-Paul de La Réunion – Honorary Consulate
- Toulouse – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Switzerland in Villeurbanne
Where is the Swiss consulate general in Villeurbanne?
At 4 Place Charles Hernu, 69616 Villeurbanne.
How can I call the Swiss consulate general in Villeurbanne?
+33 4 72 75 79 10.
Do French citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
No – a passport or ID card is enough.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice, www.eda.admin.ch/lyon. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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