Kyrgyzstan
France
France visa for Kyrgyz citizens
Entry requirement
Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kg.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 Kyrgyzstan
- Embassy of France in Bishkek
32, rue Orozbekova apt. 2, 720040 Bichkek, Bishkek
France has 1 mission in Kyrgyzstan, with its embassy in Bishkek.
French citizens travelling to Kyrgyzstan
FranceKyrgyzstan Visa-free, 60 days Kyrgyzstan 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.
Before travelling from Kyrgyzstan to France, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Kyrgyz citizens can stay in France
How long Kyrgyz citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kyrgyz citizens apply
In Kyrgyzstan, applications go to the French embassy in Bishkek, 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 Kyrgyz citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Kyrgyz citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Kyrgyz citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Kyrgyzstan
French citizens do not need a visa for Kyrgyzstan: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for France?
Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Where is the French embassy in Kyrgyzstan?
The French embassy in Kyrgyzstan is in Bishkek.
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 Kyrgyzstan?
French citizens do not need a visa for Kyrgyzstan: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.
Can Kyrgyz citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.