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Canada visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Canada requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Russia
- Embassy of Canada in Moscow
Smolenskaya Naberezhnaya 10, Moscow 121099
- Honorary Consulate of Canada in Vladivostok
707-59 Krasnogo Znameni prospekt, Vladivostok 690002
All missions of Canada in Russia
Canada has 2 missions in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Vladivostok.
Canadian citizens travelling to Russia
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Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
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 Russia to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Russian citizens can stay in Canada
How long Russian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Russian citizens apply
In Russia, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Moscow, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Russian citizens
The United States requires Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Russia
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia. The rule is the same in both directions between Russia and Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Russia?
The Canadian embassy in Russia is in Moscow.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
Can Russian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Russian citizens need a visa for Canada 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.