Can I mail my Russian visa application to Ottawa?
No. The Embassy says the application, passport and money order are not accepted through the mail and must be delivered in person by prior appointment.
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Apply for a Russian Tourist Visa in Ottawa
Canada
For a Russian visa application in Ottawa, passport, application and money order must be delivered in person to the Embassy’s Consular Division by prior electronic appointment. The Embassy says it does not accept these materials through the mail and that no official Russian visa centres operate in Canada.
Use the regular visa matching the actual purpose
For travel, use the supporting document required by the responsible authority. The iVisa tourist order form does not issue private, work, study or transit documents.
Open the country visa guideRoute status checked against the cited official sources; local verification 2026-09-21.
Step 1. Choose your citizenship to start
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.
Official local submission source
Source checked August 18, 2026. Appointment, fee and document requirements can change; confirm them directly before submitting.
Ottawa
Embassy of the Russian Federation
Address
285 Charlotte Street
Russian mission contact address. Confirm the current visa filing location in the official source above before travelling.
Phone
+1-613-235-4341Working Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00-12:30 (consular section)
Official Website
ottawa.mid.ruBefore your Ottawa visa appointment
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Book a prior appointment through the Embassy’s official electronic appointment system.
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Bring the passport, application and money order in person; the Embassy says it does not accept them through the mail.
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Prepare the tourist voucher/confirmation and all documents required for your visa type before the appointment.
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Do not rely on a private company claiming to be an official Russian visa centre in Canada; the Embassy says none operate.
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Use the Embassy’s official address: 285 Charlotte St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8L5.
Ottawa appointment and delivery rules
Prior appointment
The Embassy admits applicants strictly by prior electronic appointment; ordinary walk-ins are limited to narrowly defined emergency travel cases.
No mail submission
The official page says visa application, passport and money order are not accepted by mail and must be delivered in person for processing.
No third-party centre
The Embassy says no official Russian visa or information/consultation centres operate in Canada and does not cooperate with third parties for visa reception.
Prepare your voucher and application
Use these country-specific guides before filing. They cover the document details that must agree with your passport, online application and tourist voucher.
Use an official Canadian mission route
Canada applicants may use official electronic appointment systems for Ottawa, Montreal or Toronto. Select the city you can attend in person and do not send your passport by mail for ordinary visa processing.
Frequently asked questions about applying in Ottawa
Are there official Russian visa centres in Canada?
No. The Embassy says no official Russian visa or information and consultation centres operate in Canada.
Can I apply at another Russian mission in Canada?
The Embassy says applicants may book an official prior appointment at the Russian missions in Ottawa, Montreal or Toronto. Use the official appointment systems and attend the chosen mission in person.
Step 1. Choose your citizenship to start
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.
Other verified submission locations
Choose another official filing route in the same country if it is more convenient for your application.
Source: the official consular office or visa-centre website. Recheck the address, opening hours and appointment rules before visiting.