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 |
Acquista una lettera di invito turistico (documento di supporto per il visto) da un'agenzia autorizzata.
Compila il modulo ufficiale di domanda di visto sul sito web del Ministero degli Affari Esteri russo.
Prepara il passaporto, l'invito, il modulo stampato, la foto e l'assicurazione di viaggio.
Prenota un appuntamento e presenta i tuoi documenti all'ambasciata o al consolato russo in Canada.
Paga le tariffe consolari e ritira il passaporto con il visto russo una volta completata l'elaborazione.
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, JLTSan Pietroburgo, Russia
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