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Russia visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Russia requires Canadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canada.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Canada
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- Consulate General of Russia in Montreal
3655 Avenue de Musee, Montreal, Quebec H3G 2E1, Montréal
- Consulate General of Russia in Toronto
60 St. Clair Ave East, 500, Toronto M4T 1N5
All missions of Russia in Canada
Russia has 3 missions in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa. Consulates: Montreal and Toronto.
Russian citizens travelling to Canada
RussiaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Canada to Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Russia
How long Canadian citizens may stay in Russia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Canadian citizens apply
In Canada, applications go to the Russian embassy in Ottawa and the consulates in Montreal and Toronto, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Georgia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit Canadian citizens visa-free. China and North Korea require Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Canada
Russian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Canada and Russia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires Canadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Russian embassy in Canada?
The Russian embassy in Canada is in Ottawa; there are also consulates in Montreal and Toronto.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Russian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Can Canadian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need a visa for Russia obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.