Akmal's France Schengen visa story.
"The embassy website wasn't very clear, and I was running out of time before my appointment. The document checklist for France was the single most useful bit — I stopped worrying about missing papers. I submitted on a Tue…"
Akmal Ergashev
Bekobod, Uzbekistan· · Travelled to France
- Rating
- ★ 5 / 5
- Destination
- France
- Traveller from
- Bekobod, Uzbekistan
- Posted
- Mar 2026
- Outcome
- ✓ Visa approved
The embassy website wasn't very clear, and I was running out of time before my appointment. The document checklist for France was the single most useful bit — I stopped worrying about missing papers. I submitted on a Tuesday and had my passport back the following Monday. The consulate clerk even commented that my file was well prepared. Does exactly what it says on the tin. One tiny thing — clearer progress bar between sections would help.
Akmal Ergashev
Bekobod, Uzbekistan → France ·
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