Everything you need to know about requirements, costs, and processing times for Canadians traveling to Russia.
Yes, Canadian citizens need a visa to visit Russia. Canadians are not eligible for the e-Visa and must apply for a traditional paper visa at a Russian consulate in Ottawa, Toronto, or Montreal. The process requires an official Invitation Letter, which you can get online in minutes.
Currently, Canadian citizens are not eligible for the unified Russian e-Visa system. You must apply for a traditional sticker visa through a Russian consulate or authorized visa center. This means you will need to submit your physical passport and an official Invitation Letter.
Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your visa expiry date and have at least two blank pages for the visa sticker.
An official Tourist Voucher and Confirmation from a registered Russian travel agency. Get yours here.
Completed online at the official MFA website, printed, and signed. Must include a recent passport-style photograph.
Proof of medical insurance valid in Russia for the entire duration of your trip is mandatory for Canadian citizens.
| Fee Type | Standard (5-10 days) | Express (1-3 days) |
|---|---|---|
| Consular Fee | CAD $75 | CAD $150 |
| Invitation Letter | CAD $25 | CAD $25 |
| Estimated Total | CAD $100 | CAD $175 |
Achetez une lettre d'invitation touristique (document de soutien de visa) auprès d'une agence autorisée.
Remplissez le formulaire de demande de visa officiel sur le site web du Ministère des Affaires Étrangères de la Russie.
Préparez votre passeport, l'invitation, le formulaire imprimé, la photo et l'assurance voyage.
Prenez rendez-vous et soumettez vos documents à l'ambassade ou au consulat russe au Canada.
Payez les frais consulaires et récupérez votre passeport avec le visa russe une fois le traitement terminé.
You must submit your application to the consulate that covers your jurisdiction.
285 Charlotte Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 8L5
Jurisdiction: Ontario (except GTA), Quebec (except Montreal), Atlantic provinces
175 Bloor Street East, Suite 801, Toronto, ON M4W 3R8
Jurisdiction: Greater Toronto Area, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
3685 Avenue du Musée, Montreal, QC H3G 2E1
Jurisdiction: Greater Montreal, Quebec City, Alberta, BC
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TARGUS K1 DMCC, Tower Armada 2, JLTSaint-Pétersbourg, Russie
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