Kazakhstan
France
France visa for Kazakh citizens
Entry requirement
France requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kz.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Kazakhstan
- Embassy of France in Astana
62, rue Kosmonavtov, Immeuble Renco, 4e étage Micro district Tchoubary, 010000 Astana
Today · Closed - Consulate General of France in Almaty
77 rue Kounaïev, « Park View », 050000 Almaty
All missions of France in Kazakhstan
France has 2 missions in Kazakhstan, with its embassy in Astana. Consulates: Almaty.
France: visa decisions in Kazakhstan
| 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 and consulates in Kazakhstan (Astana) received 19,092 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 17,576. The refusal rate was 4.7%. That is barely different from 2024 (5.1%). Applications rose by 8% compared with 2024 (17,759).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 9.1% of the applications lodged in Kazakhstan that year, from 1.6% at the consulates of Romania to 20.5% at those of Finland. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the 4th most applied-for Schengen state in Kazakhstan.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Kazakhstan, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
French citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
FranceKazakhstan Visa-free, 30 days Kazakhstan visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Kazakh citizens planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 3 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Kazakh citizens can stay in France
How long Kazakh citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kazakh citizens apply
In Kazakhstan, applications go to the French embassy in Astana and the consulate in Almaty, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Kazakh citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Kazakh citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Kazakh citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
French citizens do not need a visa for Kazakhstan: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the French embassy in Kazakhstan?
The French embassy in Kazakhstan is in Astana; there is also a consulate in Almaty.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?
French citizens do not need a visa for Kazakhstan: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Kazakh citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Kazakh citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
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.