French embassy transfers visa application services to TLSContact center in Tashkent

A new visa application center for France has officially opened in Tashkent, transferring the submission and processing of visa applications to a dedicated service provider.

Photo: Embassy of France in Uzbekistan

The center, operated by TLSContact, was inaugurated by France’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Walid Fouque, according to a statement from the Embassy of France in Uzbekistan.

The diplomatic mission said the opening of the center reflects the strengthening of ties between the two countries.

“The opening of the TLSContact center is another expression of the strengthening of relations between our countries,” the embassy said in a statement.

Visa applications now handled exclusively by TLSContact

According to the embassy, all visa applications and document submissions for travel to France will now be handled exclusively through the TLSContact center.

The change aims to improve the overall quality and efficiency of services provided to applicants seeking visas for France.

TLSContact operates visa application centers worldwide on behalf of several governments, providing administrative support for the visa process while final decisions remain with the respective embassies or consulates.

According to the embassy, all visa applications and document submissions for travel to France will now be handled exclusively through the TLSContact center.