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Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by French citizens for Kazakhstan, for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.kz
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Kazakh citizens travelling to France
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Travel advice for Kazakhstan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
French citizens planning a trip to Kazakhstan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Kazakhstan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Kazakhstan (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Kazakhstan (updated 5 November 2026).
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Kazakhstan
French citizens may stay in Kazakhstan for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan’s neighbours for French citizens
China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan admit French citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires French citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Kazakh citizens travelling to France
France requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?
No visa is needed by French citizens for Kazakhstan, for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can French citizens stay in Kazakhstan?
French citizens can stay in Kazakhstan for up to 30 days.
Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can French citizens enter Kazakhstan visa-free?
Yes, French citizens can enter Kazakhstan without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.