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Russian Visa

Russian visa from Canada: 1-800-715-2075

Russian visa for citizens of living in

residing in

permanent resident? no yes

What visa type do I need?

Tourist visa: required

Business visa: required

Russian Visa Questions and Answers

Russian tourist visa is required
for citizens of Canada.

Unfortunately, at this time VisaHQ does not provide service for tourist visas to Russia.

Steps that you can take:

Check the current validity of your passport and the availability of blank visa pages

All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure date from Russia. However, we strongly recommend traveling with 6 months validity on your passport at all times. Citizens of Canada can refer to www.passport.gc.ca for forms and instructions for new passport applications and Canadian passport renewals. Most destinations, including Russia, require that you have adequate un-used pages in your passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel. Canadian citizens can get extra passport pages added to their passports at www.passport.gc.ca.

Contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Russia

Take advantage of our extensive embassy and consular database to find the nearest one. Upon contacting the embassy confirm the required documents, the time it takes to process the visa and whether the consulate accepts applications by mail.

Invitations for tourist visa to Russia for citizens of Canada

Invitation type	Processing time	Cost
Russian Tourist Visa Invitation - Single entry	Same day	$30.00
Russian Tourist Visa Invitation - Double entry	Same day	$30.00

Russian business visa is required
for citizens of Canada.

Unfortunately, at this time VisaHQ does not provide service for business visas to Russia.

Steps that you can take:

Invitations for business visa to Russia for citizens of Canada

Invitation type	Processing time	Cost
Russian Business Visa Invitation - Single entry	12 business days	$160.00
Russian Business Visa Invitation - Double entry	12 business days	$170.00
Russian Business Visa Invitation - Multiple entry	18 business days	$230.00

Most popular questions

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Is an invitation required for my Russian visa?

Yes, invitations are required for all types of Russian visas. The invitation must be issued by a travel agency registered with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. VisaHQ.com can assist in issuing invitations for tourist and business visas.

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Does the invitation have to be the original or a copy?

Invitations must be original for student, work, and private visas. However, for tourist and business visas, a clear copy is sufficient. VisaHQ can issue invitations for tourist and business visas.

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Can I stay longer than the dates specified in the invitation?

No, you cannot. Visas are issued only for the dates requested in the invitation. Overstaying may result in a fine or jail time. You cannot extend your visa while in Russia. Please contact the embassy if you anticipate overstaying your visa.

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What is required for a minor when applying for a visa to Russia?

If a minor is traveling alone or with one parent, a letter of consent from the absent parent is required. If the last name of the minor and the traveling parent is not the same, the birth certificate of the minor is required. If the minor??

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How far in advance can I apply for a visa to Russia?

Tourist visa applications are accepted only within 90 days of the proposed entry date to Russia. Russian business visa applications are accepted only within 45 days of the proposed entry date to Russia.

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Russian visa for citizens of Canada is required. For more information please contact the nearest Russian embassy.

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