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Expert in Russia visa services since 2008, VisaHQ is a private visa agency, not affiliated with the government of Russia. VisaHQ provides expediting services for visa to Russia and charges a service fee. See how we compare in the 90 seconds
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Russia Visa
- Tourist visa
- required
- Business visa
- required
- Private visa
- required
- Student visa
- required
- Transit visa
- required
- Humanitarian Visa
- required
- Work visa
- required
There is no Rush or Expedited processing time for applicants holding a Canadian Travel Document.
If the applicant is obtaining their own invitation or voucher, please make sure that the invitation is addressed to the Consulate of Russia in Montreal. Invitations or vouchers addressed to different consulates or embassies may result in delays in processing.
Fill out Russia tourist visa application form online
and send the following documents to VisaHQ:
a
Russia visa application form. Completed application form for Russia will be prepared within 5 business hours of order submission, and emailed to you to download, print and sign.
b
Original, signed Canada passport valid for at least 6 months from date of departure from the Russian Federation.
c
Passport-type photograph: 1. Photo size MUST be 35mm x 45mm, in color, taken against white background, non-smiling, and taken within the last 6 months.
d
If a double entry is requested. The client needs to provide a copy of airplane or ground transportation tickets showing the full travel route from the Russia to the neighboring state and back to the Russia.
e
Tourist Voucher. Copy of tourist voucher issued by tourist company or hotel in Russia approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
f
Personal Letter. A personal letter from the applicant addressed to the Embassy of Russia, explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, cities to be visited, and places of accommodations.
Additional requirements for applicants born in the former USSR or Russia
Applicants MUST submit the following documents:
• Evidence of emigration. Original copy of old passport and stamps showing date of emigration. If applicant emigrated on a parent's passport, then parents’ emigration papers must be submitted, including copies of passport pages showing the children included in their passport.
• Naturalization Certificate. Original copy of the applicant's Naturalization Certificate.
• Renunciation Certificate. Original copy of the Certificate of Renunciation of Citizenship from the Russian Embassy (if available).
• Naturalization Certificate. Original copy of the applicant's Naturalization Certificate.
• Renunciation Certificate. Original copy of the Certificate of Renunciation of Citizenship from the Russian Embassy (if available).
The embassy may request additional documents and a personal interview, at their discretion.
Russia tourist visa fees for citizens of Canada, residing in Alberta
| Type of visa | Validity  | Processing | Embassy fee | Service fee | HST | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry | up to 1 month | 10 business days | 176.00 | 129.00 | 6.45 | 311.45 |
| 3 business days | 302.00 | 159.00 | 7.95 | 468.95 | ||
| Double entry | up to 1 month | 10 business days | 251.00 | 129.00 | 6.45 | 386.45 |
| 3 business days | 453.00 | 159.00 | 7.95 | 619.95 |
Single entry
- Validity: up to 1 month
- Processing: 10 business days
- Total cost:
- Validity: up to 1 month
- Processing: 3 business days
- Total cost:
Double entry
- Validity: up to 1 month
- Processing: 10 business days
- Total cost:
- Validity: up to 1 month
- Processing: 3 business days
- Total cost:
Maximum stay in Russia: 30 days
Invitations for tourist visa to Russia for citizens of Canada
| Invitation type | Processing time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Tourist Visa Invitation - Single entry (up to 30 days) | Same day | 50.00 |
| Russian Tourist Visa Invitation - Double entry (up to 30 days) | Same day | 50.00 |
| Russian Tourist Visa Invitation - Multiple entry (up to 1095 days) | Same day | 50.00 |
Maximum stay in Russia: 30 days
Russia visa for citizens of Canada is required. For more information please contact the nearest Russia embassy.
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