Consulate information
Address and contact details
Ireland's Consulate in Lyon
2 Rue du Président Carnot
69002 Lyon
France
Closure dates
2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday January 1 | New Year's Day |
| Monday February 2 | Brigid's Day |
| Friday April 3 | Good Friday |
| Monday April 6 | Easter Monday |
| Friday May 1 | Labour Day |
| Friday May 8 | Victory Day 1945 |
| Thursday May 14 | Ascension Day |
| Monday May 25 | Pentecost Monday |
| Tuesday July 14 | Bastille Day |
| Wednesday November 11 | Armistice Day |
| Friday December 25 | Christmas |
| Monday 28 December | In lieu of St Stephen's Day, 26 December |
Opening hours
Please note that the Consulate General of Ireland, Lyon does not process passports or visa applications.
For passport applications, please visit the How to apply for a passport page. For queries regarding visas, please contact the Embassy in Paris.
Opening hours
The Consulate General is currently open to the public by appointment only. If you would like to make an appointment, please Contact Us. The Consulate is open from Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5:30pm.
Out of hours emergency contact details
If the Consulate is closed, contact the main number +33 (0) 14417 6700, and leave a message on the Duty Officer voice mailbox. This mailbox is monitored regularly.
Directions to the Consulate General of Ireland, Lyon
Please note that the Consulate of Ireland in Lyon is open to the public by appointment only.
The nearest metro station is 'Cordeliers' on line A. You can also come by crossing the metro station 'Bellecour' on line D and walk 12mn.
Consulate General address:
Consulat général d’Irlande à Lyon
Espace Cordeliers
2 Rue du Président Carnot
69002 Lyon
France