Portuguese Consulate General in Lyon
Consulate General 
Portugal Lyon, France
- Address
- 71, rue Crillon, 69458 Lyon
- Phone
- +33 4 78 17 34 40
- Fax
- +33 4 78 17 34 50
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · French Foreign Ministry directory of foreign missions · Record last updated on 9 February 2025
The Portuguese consulate general in Lyon is at 71, rue Crillon, 69458 Lyon; Portugal’s embassy is in Paris, about 395 km away. As France and Portugal both belong to the European free movement area, French citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Portugal. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30 with a midday break.
Opening hours of the Portuguese consulate general in Lyon
| Monday | 08:30–12:3013:30–16:30 break 12:30–13:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–12:3013:30–16:30 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–12:3013:30–16:30 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30–12:3013:30–16:30 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Friday | 08:30–12:3013:30–16:30 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Portugal
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Restoration of Independence
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Immaculate Conception
The Portuguese consulate general in Lyon is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30 with a midday break.
Portugal visa for French citizens
FrancePortugal Visa-free Portugal visa for citizens of France
PortugalFrance Visa-free France visa for citizens of Portugal
As France and Portugal both belong to the European free movement area, French citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Portugal.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | 0 | – |
Portugal’s visa offices in France, 2024
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon (this office) | 3 | – |
| Paris | 1 | – |
2024 figures: 3 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Portugal’s consulate general in Lyon, and 2 visas were issued. Applications rose by 200% compared with 2023 (1).
Portugal issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in France; this office handled 75% of their 4 applications in 2024. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in France, 2.5% of applications were refused in 2024; Portugal’s rate worldwide was 11.3%. Portugal received the 5th largest number of applications of the 15 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of France.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2024 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of Poland in LyonRue Crillon 79, 69006 Lyon
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Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Lyon136 rue Sully, 69006 Lyon
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Consulate General of Turkey in LyonRue de Sèze 87, 69006 Lyon
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Consulate General of China in Lyon69 rue Duquesne, 69006 Lyon
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Consulate General of Germany in LyonBoulevard des Belges 33, 69006 Lyon
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Portugal’s other missions in France
- Embassy of Portugal in Paris
Rue de Noisiel 1, 75116 Paris
- Consulate General of Portugal in Strasbourg
16, rue Wimpheling, 67000 Strasbourg
- Consulate General of Portugal in Paris
6-8, rue Georges Berger, 75017 Paris
- Consulate General of Portugal in Marseille
141, avenue du Prado (Bât. A - 2ème étage), 13008 Marseille
- Consulate General of Portugal in Bordeaux
11, rue Henri Rodel, 33000 Bordeaux
- Consular Agency of Portugal in Toulouse
33, avenue Camille Pujol, 31500 Toulouse
- Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Tours
14, Place Jean Jaurès - 1er étage, 37000 Tours
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- Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Pau
30, boulevard Guillemin, 64000 Pau
- Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Orléans
27-D Rue Marcel Proust - 1er étage, 45000 Orléans
All missions of Portugal in France (18)
For matters it cannot handle, the Portuguese embassy in Paris (395 km) is responsible. Besides the Portuguese consulate general in Lyon, Portugal has 17 other missions in France. Consulates: Strasbourg, Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux and Toulouse. Honorary consulates: Tours, Rouen, Pau, Orléans, Nice, Montpellier, Lille, Clermont-Ferrand and 1 more. France in turn has 2 missions in Portugal, its embassy being in Lisbon.
Good to know
About the Portuguese consulate general in Lyon
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Portugal in Lyon. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: 71, rue Crillon, 69458 Lyon. The record for the Portuguese consulate general in Lyon includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
When the Portuguese consulate general in Lyon is closed
Expect the Portuguese consulate general in Lyon to be shut on Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Christmas Day (Noël) on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência) on Tuesday 1 December 2026, a holiday in Portugal.
Before visiting the Portuguese consulate general in Lyon
Current procedures for the Portuguese consulate general in Lyon, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Portuguese consulate general in Lyon
Within 1 km of the Portuguese consulate general in Lyon there are 26 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Portuguese Consulate General in Lyon?
The Portuguese consulate general in Lyon is at 71, rue Crillon, 69458 Lyon.
What are the opening hours of the Portuguese Consulate General in Lyon?
The Portuguese consulate general in Lyon is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30 with a midday break.
Is the Portuguese Consulate General in Lyon open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Portuguese consulate general in Lyon do not include Saturday.
When is the Portuguese Consulate General in Lyon closed?
The Portuguese 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 Portugal.
Do French citizens need a visa for Portugal?
As France and Portugal both belong to the European free movement area, French citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Portugal.
Where is the Portuguese embassy in France?
The Portuguese embassy is in Paris, about 395 km from the Portuguese consulate general in Lyon.
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