Visa for France from Uzbekistan: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Uzbekistan is not among the Schengen visa-exempt countries, so its nationals must obtain a Type C short-stay visa before travelling to France. The visa covers tourism, family visits and short business trips, limited to 90 days in any 180-day window. French border posts do not issue visas on arrival.

• Government fee90 EUR
• Application centre feeCapped at €45
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Prepare a valid passport, a compliant photo, proof of accommodation and itinerary, sufficient funds, and travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000 across the Schengen Area. The adult visa fee is generally €90, plus any service charge from the partner. Check the exact amount and the document list on france-visas.gouv.fr before paying.

Start by completing the form on France-Visas, then book an appointment with the mandated partner (usually TLScontact) in Tashkent to submit your file and biometric data. The application is made from Uzbekistan, the applicant's country of residence. Keep the France-Visas receipt, which is essential for tracking your application.

• Your application goes to the state that is your main destination. If France is where you spend the longest, it handles the file, whatever the entry point.
• With no main destination, the competent state is the one you enter first.
• If France has no consulate in Uzbekistan, another Schengen state may act on its behalf under a representation arrangement, or the file goes to the post accredited for your country.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Uzbekistan, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Uzbekistan but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

A French Schengen visa usually takes 15 to 45 days to process, so apply ahead of time, without exceeding six months before departure. In peak season, appointment slots in Tashkent fill fast, so book early. Do not buy non-refundable tickets before the visa is granted.

Do not apply for a French visa if you will actually spend more time in another Schengen country: France must be the main destination. Inadequate insurance, a vague itinerary or weak proof of funds are among the main reasons for refusal. And never assume the fee or timeframe: confirm them on france-visas.gouv.fr.