Consulate General of Poland in Lyon, France

• Address

  79 rue Crillon
  69458 Lyon Cedex 6
  France

• Telephone

• +33 1 70 39 10 00, Emergency phone: +33 170 391 001

• Email

• [email protected]
  [email protected]

• Office Hours

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Thursday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Poland without a visa. The most common types of Poland visas are the following.

• Uniform Schengen visa (USV) – type C (short-term)
• National visa – type D (long-term)
• Transit visa – type C-TR (Schengen transit visa)
• Airport transit visa - type A

Polish Passports

Polish passports are issued to nationals of Poland for the purpose of international travel; however, passports may also serve as proof of Polish citizenship. The validity of the Polish passport is 5 years for applicants under the age of 13, otherwise, it is 10 years. Applications for passports can be submitted in person at the Polish consular office after scheduling an appointment. You can book your appointment to apply for a passport via e-konsulat.

Consular Assistance

The embassies and consulates of Poland offer consular assistance and protection to Polish citizens residing or traveling abroad, including assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, illnesses, or legal issues.

Notarial Services

The diplomatic missions of Poland provide notarial services for various documents, such as authentication, certification, and legalization.

Visa Services

The embassies and consulates of Poland handle visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Poland.

See also

• Diplomatic missions in Lyon
• Embassies of Poland