Russian Visa for Canadian Citizens
Canadian citizens need the appropriate regular visa and are not on the current unified e-visa list. A tourist invitation is used for a regular tourist-visa application; the responsible mission decides the visa.
To receive a tourist invitation to Russia, please indicate your citizenship. You will be provided with a registration form. Fill in all the fields carefully, then proceed to the next step to confirm and pay for your invitation.
Do Canadian Citizens Need a Visa for Russia?
Canadian citizens need the appropriate regular visa and are not on the current unified e-visa list. A tourist invitation is used for a regular tourist-visa application; the responsible mission decides the visa.
Use this route decision as a starting point. Recheck the current official rule, filing office and document list before travel or submission.
Required Documents for Canadian Citizens
How to Get a Russian Visa from Canada: Step-by-Step Guide
Choose the visa category
The visa category and supporting document must match the actual trip purpose.
Obtain the appropriate supporting document
A regular tourist-visa application normally uses a tourist voucher and confirmation. The iVisa tourist invitation starts from $19; the selected price is shown before payment. It applies only to a regular tourist-visa application.
Identify the responsible filing office
Verify jurisdiction, appointment and filing method on the consular office or visa centre's official website.
Check documents, fee and timing
Use only the responsible office's current checklist, tariff and timing; there is no universal amount or processing time.
Receive the decision
Follow the passport collection or delivery method published by the filing office. An invitation does not guarantee visa issuance.
Types of Russian Visas for Canadian Citizens
Tourist Visa
Primary regular routeRegular tourist-visa route for sightseeing and cultural visits. The responsible mission sets the final visa conditions.
Invitation from $19Business Visa
Sponsor requiredRequires the appropriate host or organization-sponsored documents. Our business-invitation product is not available for this citizenship.
Work Visa
For employment in Russia. Requires a work permit from your employer.
Private Visa
Visiting relatives and friends. Requires invitation from a private person via MVD.
Student Visa
For studying at Russian universities. Requires invitation from the educational institution.
Transit Visa
Transit requirements depend on citizenship, itinerary, airport and whether the traveler leaves the international transit area.
Russia Entry Options Comparison
Which visa type is right for you
| Criteria | Regular Visa | Electronic Visa (e-Visa) | Visa-Free Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Available | Not available | Not available |
| Max. stay | See the official Russian MFA rule | — | — |
| Processing time | Check the selected consular office | — | — |
| Cost | Consular fee: check the selected office; invitation from $19 | — | — |
| Invitation required | Yes | — | — |
| Multiple entry | See the official Russian MFA rule | — | — |
| For business | See the official Russian MFA rule | — | — |
Entry policy checked 2026-09-21. Verify the fee, payment method, processing time and regular-visa conditions on the selected consular office's official page. e-Visa: not available.
Useful Tips for Canadian Travelers
Russian Consulates and Embassies in Canada
This directory identifies possible offices only. Confirm current jurisdiction, address, appointment method and contact details on the official Russian mission website before filing.
Ottawa
Embassy of Russia
Montreal
Consulate General of Russia
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Useful Guides for Canadian Travelers
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How to Get a Russian Visa: Step-by-Step Guide
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Tourist Visa Invitation
Order your invitation letter online — from $19
Russia Visa Invitation for Canadian Citizens
Tourist invitation — sent by email after payment and data checks
To receive a tourist invitation to Russia, please indicate your citizenship. You will be provided with a registration form. Fill in all the fields carefully, then proceed to the next step to confirm and pay for your invitation.