Kazakhstani visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Kazakhstan for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Kazakhstan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Kazakhstan e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Kazakhstan visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Kazakhstan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Kazakhstan.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Kazakhstan.
If you are looking for Kazakhstan visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Kazakhstan nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 52 minutes)
Kazakhstan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Kazakhstan diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Kazakhstan from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 148,212 | N/A |
| 2009 | 135,864 | -8.33% |
| 2010 | 147,492 | 8.56% |
| 2011 | 204,660 | 38.76% |
| 2012 | 221,868 | 8.41% |
| 2013 | 246,276 | 11.00% |
| 2014 | 227,988 | -7.43% |
| 2015 | 231,480 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 234,324 | 1.23% |
| 2017 | 277,236 | 18.31% |
| 2018 | 316,404 | 14.13% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Kazakhstan & France comparison
Kazakhstan's area is approximately 2,699,700 km2 (1,042,359 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 4.93 times smaller than Kazakhstan.
As of October 2025, Kazakhstan's population is ~19.9 million people - 46,078,822 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Kazakhstan & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Kazakhstan | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 19,912,697 | 65,991,519 | 46.1 million fewer people live in Kazakhstan than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 62 | 267 | Kazakhstan has 205 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 35 | 143 | Kazakhstan passport holders visit 108 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 95 | 479 | Kazakhstani hosts 384 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Kazakhstan in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Kazakhstan in 2018 was approximately 316,404.
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- Nur-Sultan to Paris: 6473.47 km (4022.43 mi)
- Travel time: 13 hours 29 minutes
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