Türkiye Consulate General Lyon

Before your visit

You will find the consulate general at 87, rue de Sèze in Lyon.

• Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–13:00 and 14:00–18:00, according to the consulate’s official website (checked October 2026).
• Appointment: required – book online at konsolosluk.gov.tr.
• Good to know: Consular appointments: 09:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:00.
• Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.

About the Turkish consulate general

The consulate general provides consular services for Turkish citizens living in Lyon and the surrounding regions of France. Türkiye also has consular offices in Bordeaux, Marseille, Nantes, Paris and Strasbourg. Lyon belongs to the Rhône département in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. If you need a passport or visa, the Turkish consulate general in Marseille (281 km) is the closest career post. Distance to the Turkish Embassy in Paris: about 394 km.

Consular services

The office deals with matters such as:

• Turkish passports and emergency travel documents
• Powers of attorney and notarial acts
• Certificates for pensions abroad
• Citizenship and civil register matters
• Visas for travellers who need one for Türkiye

Documents checklist

Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Turkish sources:

New ordinary passport (adults)

• Book an appointment first – applications must be made in person
• Turkish ID card (T.C. Kimlik Kartı) or temporary ID document
• All previous passports that have not been cancelled, valid or expired
• One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background, taken within the last 6 months
• The application form is prepared at the consulate
• Passports cannot be extended – a new passport is issued each time

Temporary passport (emergency travel)

• Turkish ID card – original and photocopy
• Any previous passports (valid or expired) that have not been cancelled
• If both passport and ID are lost: a photo document such as a family register or driving licence
• One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background
• Plane or bus ticket back to Türkiye or to your country of residence
• No passport fee is charged for a temporary passport

Sources: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – consular procedures: passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr), Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – temporary passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr) (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?

Yes. According to the official website, visits are by appointment only – book online at konsolosluk.gov.tr.

Travelling from France to Türkiye

French citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Türkiye (up to 90 days). A valid passport or national identity card is accepted. Some regions of Türkiye 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 Turkish national holiday (29 October). Call ahead around Christmas and Easter.

Emergency assistance

In an emergency, Turkish citizens should contact the consulate general on +33 4 72 83 98 40. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer.

Turkish missions in France

Türkiye in France

• Paris – Embassy of Türkiye
• Bordeaux – Consulate General
• Lyon – Consulate General (this page)
• Marseille – Consulate General
• Paris – Consulate General
• Strasbourg – Consulate General
• Nantes – Consulate