French Embassy in Astana
Embassy 
France Astana, Kazakhstan
- Address
- 62, rue Kosmonavtov, Immeuble Renco, 4e étage Micro district Tchoubary, 010000 Astana
- Phone
- +7 (7172) 795 100
- Website
- kz.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 6 August 2025
At 62, rue Kosmonavtov, Immeuble Renco, 4e étage Micro district Tchoubary, 010000 Astana, the French embassy in Astana represents France towards Kazakhstan. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 with a midday break. Within 1 km there are 17 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the French embassy in Astana
| Monday | 09:00–13:0014:00–18:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–18:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–18:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–13:0014:00–18:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–13:0014:00–18:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Kazakhstan
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Independence Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French embassy in Astana is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 with a midday break.
France visa for Kazakh citizens
KazakhstanFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Kazakhstan
FranceKazakhstan Visa-free, 30 days Kazakhstan visa for citizens of France
Kazakh citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. Whether the French embassy in Astana takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,096 | 11,159 | 649 | 5.5% | 24.9% |
| 2024 | 17,759 | 16,222 | 874 | 5.1% | 28.3% |
| 2025 | 19,092 | 17,576 | 876 | 4.7% | 34.9% |
In 2025, France’s embassy in Astana received 19,092 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 17,576. 876 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 4.7%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 5.1%. Applications rose by 8% compared with 2024 (17,759).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 4.7% (2025) to 5.5% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Kazakhstan, 9.1% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 4th largest number of applications of the 19 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 34.9% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Kazakhstan.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© 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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Embassy of the United Kingdom in Astana62 Kosmonavtov Str.Renco Building, 6 Floor, 010000 Astana
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Embassy of Belgium in Astanaулица Космонавтов 62, 010000 Астана
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Embassy of Germany in Astanaul. Kosmonawtow 62, Mikrodistrikt Chubary, Astana
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Embassy of Austria in Astanaулица Космонавтов 62, Nur-Sultan
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Embassy of Switzerland in Astana62 Kosmonavtov Street, 010000 Nur-Sultan, Astana
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Embassy of the Netherlands in AstanaKosmonavtov street 62, Renco building 3rd floor, Microdistrict Chubary, 010000 Astana
France’s other missions in Kazakhstan
- Consulate General of France in Almaty
77 rue Kounaïev, « Park View », 050000 Almaty
Besides the French embassy in Astana, France has 1 other mission in Kazakhstan. Consulates: Almaty. Kazakhstan in turn has 5 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Astana
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Astana.
Address and contact
Address: 62, rue Kosmonavtov, Immeuble Renco, 4e étage Micro district Tchoubary, 010000 Astana. The record for the French embassy in Astana includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
When the French embassy in Astana is closed
The French embassy in Astana closes on Kazakhstan’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on holidays of France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Astana
Current procedures for the French embassy in Astana, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Astana
The French embassy in Astana has 17 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Astana?
The French embassy in Astana is at 62, rue Kosmonavtov, Immeuble Renco, 4e étage Micro district Tchoubary, 010000 Astana.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Astana?
The French embassy in Astana is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 with a midday break.
Is the French Embassy in Astana open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Astana do not include Saturday.
When is the French Embassy in Astana closed?
The French embassy in Astana closes on Kazakhstan’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for France?
Kazakh citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
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