Swiss Consulate General in Lyon
Consulate General 
Switzerland Lyon, France
- Address
- 4 Place Charles Hernu, 69616 Villeurbanne, Lyon
- Phone
- +33 4 72 75 79 10
- lyon@eda.admin.ch
- Website
- eda.admin.ch
- Fax
- +33 4 72 75 79 19
Head of mission: Stéphanie Périllard
Sources: OpenStreetMap · French Foreign Ministry directory of foreign missions · Swiss Foreign Affairs (FDFA) directory of Swiss representations · Record last updated on 10 May 2026
Switzerland’s consulate general in Lyon has its offices at 4 Place Charles Hernu, 69616 Villeurbanne, Lyon, while Switzerland’s embassy is in Paris, about 393 km away. As France and Switzerland both belong to the European free movement area, French citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Switzerland. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Opening hours of the Swiss 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
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
The Swiss consulate general in Lyon is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
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As France and Switzerland both belong to the European free movement area, French citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Switzerland.
Other missions nearby
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Honorary Consulate of Malta in Lyonc/o CCI Lyon Métropole – 20 rue de la Bourse, 69289 Lyon
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Honorary Consulate of Iceland in Lyon16, rue Barrême, 69006 Lyon
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Consulate of Japan in LyonBoulevard de la Bataille de Stalingrad 131, 69100 Villeurbanne
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Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in Lyon136 rue Sully, 69006 Lyon
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Consulate General of Algeria in Lyon7 rue Vauban, 69006 Lyon
Switzerland’s other missions in France
- Embassy of Switzerland in Paris
Rue de Grenelle 142, 75007 Paris
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Strasbourg
23, rue Herder, 67000 Strasbourg
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Marseille
7, rue d'Arcole, 13006 Marseille
- Consulate of Switzerland in Bordeaux
Rue Tranchère 51, 33100 Bordeaux
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Toulouse
14 rue Perchepinte, 31000 Toulouse
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Nice
Antinéa, 50 Corniche Fleurie, 06200 Nice
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- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Montpellier
14 rue Descente en Barrat, 34000 Montpellier
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Dijon
23 place de la République, 21000 Dijon
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Bordeaux
22, rue Le Chapelier, 33000 Bordeaux
All missions of Switzerland in France (13)
For matters it cannot handle, the Swiss embassy in Paris (393 km) is responsible. Besides the Swiss consulate general in Lyon, Switzerland has 12 other missions in France. Consulates: Strasbourg, Marseille and Bordeaux. Honorary consulates: Toulouse, Nice, Nantes, Montpellier, Dijon, Bordeaux, Annecy and Ajaccio. France in turn has 5 missions in Switzerland, its embassy being in Bern.
Good to know
About the Swiss consulate general in Lyon
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Switzerland in Lyon. The head of mission on record is Stéphanie Périllard. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
Address: 4 Place Charles Hernu, 69616 Villeurbanne, Lyon. The record for the Swiss consulate general in Lyon includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
When the Swiss consulate general in Lyon is closed
The Swiss consulate general in Lyon closes on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Christmas Day (Noël) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Switzerland such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Swiss consulate general in Lyon
Current procedures for the Swiss consulate general in Lyon, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Swiss consulate general in Lyon
The Swiss consulate general in Lyon has 10 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Swiss Consulate General in Lyon?
The Swiss consulate general in Lyon is at 4 Place Charles Hernu, 69616 Villeurbanne, Lyon.
What are the opening hours of the Swiss Consulate General in Lyon?
The Swiss consulate general in Lyon is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the Swiss Consulate General in Lyon open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Swiss consulate general in Lyon do not include Saturday.
When is the Swiss Consulate General in Lyon closed?
The Swiss 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 Switzerland.
Do French citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
As France and Switzerland both belong to the European free movement area, French citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Switzerland.
Where is the Swiss embassy in France?
The Swiss embassy is in Paris, about 393 km from the Swiss consulate general in Lyon.
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