Visa to Russia for Canadian Citizens

The existence of a visa regime between Canada and the Russian Federation gives a positive answer to the question: do Canadians need a visa to Russia.

The basis for issuing a visa to Russia of any type (tourist, business, work, and others) for a Canadian citizen is an invitation.

Our company provides services for arranging tourist invitations, as well as assistance to legal entities in preparing and submitting documents for business invitations. Additionally, we assist organizations in preparing documents for the employment of foreign employees at all stages of the process.

Below we will explain in detail how a Canadian citizen can obtain a visa to Russia.

How can a Canadian obtain a visa to the Russian Federation?

Step 1. Determine which type of visa you require for this trip.

1.1. Tourist visa to Russia for Canadian citizens:

• The purpose of your trip is to visit the Russian Federation as a tourist;
• Your stay in the Russian Federation will not exceed 30 days.

1.2. Business visa to Russia for Canadian citizens:

• The purpose of your trip is business or commercial;
• You need a visa for a long stay ranging from 1 month to 1 year;
• You need a visa for multiple entries.

1.3. Work visa to Russia for Canadian citizens:

• If you plan to work officially in the Russian Federation.

1.4. Private visa to Russia for Canadian citizens:

• For visiting relatives or family members;
• The planned accommodation is in the private sector – apartment or house;
• Your stay in the Russian Federation will be a single entry for up to 3 months.

Step 2. Obtain an invitation to Russia for a Canadian.

You can use our professional services for this:

• Arranging a tourist invitation
• Assistance to legal entities in arranging business invitations
• Assistance to legal entities in arranging work permits and work invitations

Tourist invitations for Canadian citizens

Issued by a registered tour operator. Only as part of a tourist package.

Business invitations for Canadian citizens

Assistance to legal entities in preparing and submitting documents for business invitations.

Step 3. Gather the required documents.

Note that visitors to the Consular Department of the Embassy are accepted by appointment only. You can make an appointment on the page.

The standard package includes:

• Passport;
• Invitation;
• Application form;
• Photographs;
• Insurance.

With the prepared documents, apply to one of the Russian consular institutions in Canada:

• Consular Department of the Russian Embassy in Canada, Ottawa
  Address: 52 Range Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K 1 N 8 J 5, Canada
  Phone: (8-10-1-613) 236-72-20
  Working hours: Monday to Friday – from 09:30 to 12:30
• Russian Consulate General in Montreal
  Address: 3655, Avenue du Musée, Montréal, Québec, Canada, H3G 2E1
  Phone: (8-10-1-514) 843-59-01.
  Working hours: Monday to Friday – from 09:00 to 12:00.
• Russian Consulate General in Toronto
  Address: 60 Saint Clair Avenue East, 5th floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4T1N5
  Phone: (8-10-1-416) 962-99-11.
  Working hours: Monday to Friday – from 09:30 to 12:30.

The consulate will offer you several visa processing options for Canadian citizens in Russia:

• Regular (processing time 4-20 business days);
• Urgent (1-3 business days).

The consular fee for obtaining a visa to Russia for a Canadian citizen ranges from 120 to 720 CAD, depending on the selected tariff. For more detailed information on tariff matters, you can refer to the official website of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Canada.

Step 4. Complete the registration upon arrival in the Russian Federation.

We remind you that registration is mandatory if the stay exceeds 7 business days, excluding the day of entry. Registration is completed at the place of actual residence of the guest.