Kazakhstan - Consulate of France in Shymkent |
You are a Kazakhstani citizen or you are from France and are looking for information on the consulate of France in Shymkent situated in Kazakhstan. A consulate in Shymkent could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of France. It all depends on the importance of Shymkent and Kazakhstan in the relationships with the government of France.
Sorry there is no consulate of France in Shymkent !
However, France could have more than one consulate in Kazakhstan besides Shymkent.
When France has more consulates located in Kazakhstan ouside of Shymkent you can find them mentioned below.
Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of France in Kazakhstan of which you will find details also below.
The difference between consulates found in Shymkent are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of France in Kazakhstan besides Shymkent
French Consulate General in Almaty, Kazakhstan ul. Furmanova 99 050000 Almaty KazakhstanEmail: - Tel: (+7) (727) 396 98 00 - Website: www.ambafrance-kz.org
Or the embassy of France in Kazakhstan
French Embassy in Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan
Renco Building, 4th floor
ul. Kosmonavtov 62
Tchoubary Micro District
010000 Astana
Kazakhstan
Email: admin-francais.astana-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr - Tel: (+7) (7172) 795 100 - Website: www.ambafrance-kz.org
Consulate Appointment in Shymkent
Most consulates in Shymkent need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of France in Shymkent first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Shymkent do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in Kazakhstan or France.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Shymkent please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.
