For French citizens planning a trip to the historic Silk Road nation of Uzbekistan, travel is delightfully straightforward, as you can enter visa-free. This status allows for stays up to 30 days, providing ample time to explore, though a total of six different visa types, including longer-term options, are also available for those with specific travel needs. Direct flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Tashkent Shota Rustaveli International Airport conveniently bridge the nearly 6,000-kilometer distance and the significant time zone shift, making ancient Silk Road cities like Samarkand and Bukhara surprisingly accessible for French visitors. While the local currency is the Uzbek Som, major credit cards are increasingly accepted in urban centers, and a few basic Uzbek or Russian phrases will greatly enhance interactions beyond tourist hubs.
Visa required· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
Passport validity
3+ months
Blank pages
2+
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
Required
Health insurance
Required
Yellow fever cert.
Required
Biometrics
Required
Visa options
TouristShort-stay Schengen visa (Uniform Schengen visa, type C – tourism)