2025 Guide to Take an Appointment in the Prefecture de Lyon

The Lyon prefecture does not communicate in advance about the addition of new slots. These may appear at any time, following cancellations or the opening of new time periods.

You have two options:

• Manually check the site several times a day (time-consuming method)
• Use an alert service like RDVHUB that will notify you automatically

Attention: a prior appointment at the Lyon prefecture is mandatory, according to the announcement published on the Rhône Prefecture website, starting from October 20, 2023.

Unfortunately yes, this is a common situation in Lyon due to the very high demand. The Lyon prefecture processes a considerable volume of cases, and available appointments are often taken within minutes, or even seconds.

However, slots are regularly added. The difficulty is being connected at the right time. That's why services like RDVHUB can significantly increase your chances of getting an appointment by alerting you immediately when a slot becomes available.

The RDVHUB service for the Lyon prefecture works as follows:

1. You select the Lyon prefecture (69) and the type of procedure that interests you
2. You register your contact details (email and phone) and activate the service
3. Our system automatically checks appointment availability 24/7
4. As soon as a slot becomes available for your procedure, you instantly receive an SMS and email notification
5. You can then quickly connect to the prefecture website via the provided link and book the slot

This system allows you to react quickly, often in less than a minute, which is crucial because available slots are generally taken very quickly.

The documents to prepare depend on the type of procedure. Here are the items generally requested:

Important: The exact list of documents will be provided in your appointment confirmation email. Make sure you have ALL the required documents, as an incomplete file may result in a refusal.

Yes, the new system implemented in 2025 allows you to manage your appointments via your personal account on the website of the prefecture de Lyon.

To modify or cancel an appointment:

1. Log in to your account on the prefecture website
2. Go to the "My appointments" section
3. Select the relevant appointment
4. Choose "Modify" or "Cancel"

Important:

• Cancellation is possible up to 48 hours before the appointment
• A modification depends on available slots
• Three unjustified absences may result in a temporary block

Remember to cancel your appointment if you cannot attend, to free up the spot for others.