Italian Consulate General in Lyon

Consulate General Italy Lyon, France

Address
5, rue du Commandant Faurax, 69452 Lyon
Fax
+33 4 78943343
Today 09:00–12:00
Directions Call

Head of mission: Rapuano Maria Rosaria

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · French Foreign Ministry directory of foreign missions · Foreign ministry of Italy: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 10 October 2026

The Italian consulate general in Lyon is at 5, rue du Commandant Faurax, 69452 Lyon; Italy’s embassy is in Paris, about 392 km away. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. Within 1 km there are 14 other foreign missions.

Opening hours of the Italian consulate general in Lyon

Monday 09:00–12:00
Tuesday 09:00–12:00
Wednesday 09:00–12:00
Thursday 09:00–12:00
Friday 09:00–12:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in France

  • Armistice Day

    Wednesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

Public holidays in Italy

  • Immaculate Conception

    Tuesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

The Italian consulate general in Lyon is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.

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As France and Italy both belong to the European free movement area, French citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Italy.

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Italy’s other missions in France

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For matters it cannot handle, the Italian embassy in Paris (392 km) is responsible. Besides the Italian consulate general in Lyon, Italy has 11 other missions in France. Consulates: Paris, Nice, Metz, Marseille and Mulhouse. Honorary consulates: Montpellier, Lourdes and Bordeaux. France in turn has 9 missions in Italy, its embassy being in Rome.

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About the Italian consulate general in Lyon

It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Italy in Lyon. It is headed by Rapuano Maria Rosaria, according to the records. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

Address and contact

Address: 5, rue du Commandant Faurax, 69452 Lyon. The record for the Italian consulate general in Lyon includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

When the Italian consulate general in Lyon is closed

The next closures of the Italian consulate general in Lyon for public holidays in France are Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Christmas Day (Noël) on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.

Before visiting the Italian consulate general in Lyon

Current procedures for the Italian consulate general in Lyon, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the Italian consulate general in Lyon

Within 1 km of the Italian consulate general in Lyon there are 14 other foreign missions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the Italian Consulate General in Lyon?

The Italian consulate general in Lyon is at 5, rue du Commandant Faurax, 69452 Lyon.

What are the opening hours of the Italian Consulate General in Lyon?

The Italian consulate general in Lyon is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.

Is the Italian Consulate General in Lyon open on Saturday?

No. The hours on record for the Italian consulate general in Lyon do not include Saturday.

When is the Italian Consulate General in Lyon closed?

The Italian consulate general in Lyon closes on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of Italy.

Do French citizens need a visa for Italy?

As France and Italy both belong to the European free movement area, French citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Italy.

Where is the Italian embassy in France?

The Italian embassy is in Paris, about 392 km from the Italian consulate general in Lyon.

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