Visa for Russia from Canada: price, documents and processing time 2026
Yes, a visa is required: citizens of Canada apply at the embassy or consulate before departure.
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Pay €29 and have my application checkedOur guide to the Russia visa from Canada
Canadian passport holders must obtain a consular visa before travelling to Russia. Apply before departure through the relevant embassy or consulate, by appointment and with a complete application file.
Check the current procedure with the relevant Russian diplomatic mission before starting your application. Required documents and processing times can vary by application location and individual circumstances. The associated length of stay is 90 days.
Do you need a visa?
Yes, travellers holding a Canadian passport need a consular visa before arriving in Russia. The application must be submitted before departure to the relevant embassy or consulate, following the applicable official instructions.
How much does a visa for Russia cost from Canada?
The official fee for a visa for Russia is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Russia really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
- ExtrasVariable
What documents are required for a visa for Russia?
Documents required for a visa for Russia:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Completed application form
- One passport-size photo
- Travel medical insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Visa fee payment
Documents and fees
A standard file includes an application form, photographs, and evidence of accommodation, financial resources and insurance. The associated length of stay is 90 days. For the exact document list and applicable fees, consult the official portal or the relevant embassy.
How to apply for a visa for Russia from Canada
- 1Book an appointment at the embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
- 2Assemble the complete file before the appointment.
- 3Submit the file and provide your biometric data.
- 4Track the processing and wait for the decision.
- 5Collect your passport with the visa sticker.
How to apply
Book an appointment with the relevant embassy or consulate and follow the procedure set by that mission. Complete the application form and submit the file using the arrangements stated when booking the appointment or on the official portal.
Where do you apply for a visa for Russia from Canada?
A consular visa for Russia is filed with the diplomatic post accredited for Canada, or with the application centre that post has appointed.
- The competent post is the one accredited for Canada, which is not always the nearest one geographically.
- An application centre collects the file and the biometrics. It does not decide, it cannot speed up a case, and it is not an agency.
- Appointments are booked with the post or the centre directly. A slot is never sold, and no one can guarantee one.
What if Russia has no embassy in Canada?
Then the application goes to the post accredited for Canada, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.
You live in Canada on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Canada but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Russia take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the visa is granted.
Processing times and advice
Processing times vary, so begin the process early and check information with the official source. Do not buy tickets before the visa has been issued, because neither the decision nor the processing schedule is guaranteed.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Do not submit an incomplete file, and make sure that the information on the form matches your passport. Do not assume that document requirements or processing times are identical at every consulate: confirm the requirements with the relevant embassy.
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Other visa types for Russia
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on September 11, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa required
Entry regime
Visa required
Official websiteTo confirm
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1-3 years
Price
80–185 USD
Processing time
20 business days
Official websiteVerified
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
1 year
Price
80–185 USD
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Private/family visit visa
Family reunification
Duration
90 days
Price
80–185 USD
Processing time
20 business days
Official websiteVerified
Transit visa
Transit visa
Duration
10 days
Price
80–185 USD
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Price
80–185 USD
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Highly Qualified Specialist visa
Work visa
Duration
3 years
Price
80–185 USD
Processing time
14 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for traveling in Russia
- Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after your planned departure from Russia.
- Check the specific requirements for each type of visa.
- Use a travel agency to facilitate the tourist visa application.
Example: For a tourist stay, booking through a travel agency can simplify the visa application process.
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- Medical costs covered up to $250,000
- 180+ countries, United States as an option
- Can be bought once you have left
- Pre-existing conditions not covered
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