Welcome to Russian Visa Application Office in Canada!
Available visas:
Tourist Russian Visa Single Entry
Valid for 30 days
Regular Service Fee:
C$284 (tax in)
Turnaround:
23-25 days
Rush Service Fee:
C$511 (tax in)
Turnaround:
5-7 days
Tourist Russian Visa Double Entry
Valid for 30 days each entry
(Issued for those only who travel to former USSR/CIS states; China; or Mongolia)
Regular Service Fee:
C$367 (tax in)
Turnaround:
23-25 days
Rush Service Fee:
C$682 (tax in)
Turnaround:
5-7 days
Russia′s Tourist visa requirements:
Please make sure there is a 7 business days period between the date of application and the supposed date of entry to Russia.
1. A Tourist Voucher/Confirmation letter from Russia. If you do not have the Voucher/Confirmation letter, we will arrange it for you. Please fill out the Voucher/Confirmation Letter Request Form.
2. Completed and signed VLSCanada Order Form.
3. Completed and signed Registration of Canadians Abroad Form. (Optional)
4. Completed Russian Visa Application Form. This form should be completed online here: https://visa.kdmid.ru. Please have the Voucher/Confirmation letter handy as you will need to include details from Voucher/Confirmation letter in the Visa Application Form. Once the Russian Visa Application Form has been completed, please email the PDF copy to info@vlscanada.ca for verification and corrections and also the Application ID and a Password. The Russian Visa authorities will refuse to accept the visa application with mistakes.
5. Valid passport. The passport should expire after at least 6 months of your exit date from Russia.
6. Two recent (not older than 3 months) color pictures. The size of the pictures MUST BE 45mm x 35mm.
7. A cover letter from each applicant explaining the purpose of travelling, period of travelling and cities to be visited.
8. An itinerary including the travel/flight/river cruise details with names and dates.
9. A medical insurance coverage of minimum of 30,000 EUR for all European citizens.
10. Non-Canadian and Non-US applicants must provide the copy of the document confirming their current resident status in Canada (PR Card, Landed Document, Work Permit)
11. Former USSR or Russian Federation citizens emigrated from the USSR or from Russia must provide the document confirming that they are no longer the citizens of the Russian Federation.
12. A bank statement showing enough funds to visit Russia if you are currently unemployed.
Please note that If necessary, the visa officer may require providing other documents or require an interview with the applicant. Also, it is solely at visa officer’s discretion to grant you visa and (s)he may refuse the issuance of visa without any explanation.
Private Russian Visa Single Entry
Valid for 30 days
Regular Service Fee:
C$284 (tax in)
Turnaround:
23-25 days
Rush Service Fee:
C$511 (tax in)
Turnaround:
5-7 days
Private Russian Visa Double Entry
Valid for 30 days each entry
(Issued for those only who travel to former USSR/CIS states; China; or Mongolia)
Regular Service Fee:
C$367 (tax in)
Turnaround:
23-25 days
Rush Service Fee:
C$682 (tax in)
Turnaround:
5-7 days
Russia′s Private visa requirements:
Please make sure there is a 7 business days period between the date of application and the supposed date of entry to Russia.
1. An original official invitation document arranged by the inviting person and issued by the government of Russia.
2. Completed and signed VLSCanada Order Form.
3. Completed and signed Registration of Canadians Abroad Form. (Optional)
4. Completed Russian Visa Application Form. This form should be completed online here: https://visa.kdmid.ru. Please have the Voucher/Confirmation letter handy as you will need to include details from Voucher/Confirmation letter in the Visa Application Form. Once the Russian Visa Application Form has been completed, please email the PDF copy to info@vlscanada.ca for verification and corrections and also the Application ID and a Password. The Russian Visa authorities will refuse to accept the visa application with mistakes.
5. Valid passport. The passport should expire after at least 6 months of your exit date from Russia.
6. Two recent (not older than 3 months) color pictures. The size of the pictures MUST BE 45mm x 35mm.
7. A cover letter from each applicant explaining the purpose of travelling, period of travelling and cities to be visited.
8. An itinerary including the travel/flight/river cruise details with names and dates.
9. A medical insurance coverage of minimum of 30,000 EUR for all European citizens.
10. Non-Canadian and Non-US applicants must provide the copy of the document confirming their current resident status in Canada (PR Card, Landed Document, Work Permit)
11. Former USSR or Russian Federation citizens emigrated from the USSR or from Russia must provide the document confirming that they are no longer the citizens of the Russian Federation.
12. A bank statement showing enough funds to visit Russia if you are currently unemployed.
Please note that If necessary, the visa officer may require providing other documents or require an interview with the applicant. Also, it is solely at visa officer’s discretion to grant you visa and (s)he may refuse the issuance of visa without any explanation.
Humanitarian Russian Visa Single Entry
Humanitarian visa is issued to those who are travelling to Russia for cultural purposes, science, sports, religion etc.
Valid for up to 90 days
Regular Service Fee:
C$284 (tax in)
Turnaround:
23-25 days
Rush Service Fee:
C$511 (tax in)
Turnaround:
5-7 days
Humanitarian Russian Visa Double Entry
Humanitarian visa is issued to those who are travelling to Russia for cultural purposes, science, sports, religion etc.
Valid for up to 90 days
Regular Service Fee:
C$367 (tax in)
Turnaround:
23-25 days
Rush Service Fee:
C$682 (tax in)
Turnaround:
5-7 days
Russia′s Humanitarian visa requirements:
Please make sure there is a 7 business days period between the date of application and the supposed date of entry to Russia.
1. An original invitation issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD); Federal Migration Service (FMS); or Telex issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.
2. Completed and signed VLSCanada Order Form.
3. Completed and signed Registration of Canadians Abroad Form. (Optional)
4. Completed Russian Visa Application Form. This form should be completed online here: https://visa.kdmid.ru. Please have the Voucher/Confirmation letter handy as you will need to include details from Voucher/Confirmation letter in the Visa Application Form. Once the Russian Visa Application Form has been completed, please email the PDF copy to info@vlscanada.ca for verification and corrections and also the Application ID and a Password. The Russian Visa authorities will refuse to accept the visa application with mistakes.
5. Valid passport. The passport should expire after at least 6 months of your exit date from Russia.
6. Two recent (not older than 3 months) color pictures. The size of the pictures MUST BE 45mm x 35mm.
7. A cover letter from each applicant explaining the purpose of travelling, period of travelling and cities to be visited.
8. An itinerary including the travel/flight details with names and dates.
9. A medical insurance coverage of minimum of 30,000 EUR for all European citizens.
10. Non-Canadian and Non-US applicants must provide the copy of the document confirming their current resident status in Canada (PR Card, Landed Document, Work Permit)
11. Former USSR or Russian Federation citizens emigrated from the USSR or from Russia must provide the document confirming that they are no longer the citizens of the Russian Federation.
12. A bank statement showing enough funds to visit Russia if you are currently unemployed.
Please note that If necessary, the visa officer may require providing other documents or require an interview with the applicant. Also, it is solely at visa officer’s discretion to grant you visa and (s)he may refuse the issuance of visa without any explanation.
Business Russian Visa Single Entry
Valid for 30-90 days
Regular Service Fee:
C$375 (tax in)
Turnaround:
23-25 days
Rush Service Fee:
C$595 (tax in)
Turnaround:
5-7 days
Business Russian Visa Double Entry
Valid for 30-90 days each entry
Regular Service Fee:
C$510 (tax in)
Turnaround:
23-25 days
Rush Service Fee:
C$755 (tax in)
Turnaround:
5-7 days
Business Russian Visa Multiple Entry
Valid for 1 year
Regular Service Fee:
C$733 (tax in)
Turnaround:
23-25 days
Rush Service Fee:
C$1,100 (tax in)
Turnaround:
5-7 days
Russia′s Business visa requirements:
Please make sure there is a 7 business days period between the date of application and the supposed date of entry to Russia.
1. An original official business invitation arranged by your host in Russia and issued by the Federal Migration Service. If you do not have the Business Invitation from Russia we can arrange it for you. Please fill out the Business Invitation Request Form and email it first before mailing the Russian visa application documents.
2. Completed and signed VLSCanada Order Form.
3. Completed and signed Registration of Canadians Abroad Form. (Optional)
4. Completed Russian Visa Application Form. This form should be completed online here: https://visa.kdmid.ru. Please have the Voucher/Confirmation letter handy as you will need to include details from Voucher/Confirmation letter in the Visa Application Form. Once the Russian Visa Application Form has been completed, please email the PDF copy to info@vlscanada.ca for verification and corrections and also the Application ID and a Password. The Russian Visa authorities will refuse to accept the visa application with mistakes.
5. Valid passport. The passport should expire after at least 6 months of your exit date from Russia.
6. Two recent (not older than 3 months) color pictures. The size of the pictures MUST BE 45mm x 35mm.
7. A cover letter from your company explaining what it does in Canada and what is a purpose of travelling, period of travelling and company to be visited.
8. An itinerary including the travel/flight details with names and dates.
9. HIV/AIDS test results. Applicants applying for a multi-entry visa must provide a new HIV certificate.
10. A medical insurance coverage of minimum of 30,000 EUR for all European citizens.
11. Non-Canadian and Non-US applicants must provide the copy of the document confirming their current resident status in Canada (PR Card, Landed Document, Work Permit)
12. Former USSR or Russian Federation citizens emigrated from the USSR or from Russia must provide the document confirming that they are no longer the citizens of the Russian Federation.
Please note that If necessary, the visa officer may require providing other documents or require an interview with the applicant. Also, it is solely at visa officer’s discretion to grant you visa and (s)he may refuse the issuance of visa without any explanation.
Work Russian Visa Single Entry
Valid for 90 days
Regular Service Fee:
C$375 (tax in)
Turnaround:
23-25 days
Rush Service Fee:
C$595 (tax in)
Turnaround:
5-7 days
Work Russian Visa Double Entry
Valid for 30-90 days each entry
Regular Service Fee:
C$510 (tax in)
Turnaround:
23-25 days
Rush Service Fee:
C$755 (tax in)
Turnaround:
5-7 days
Work Russian Visa Multiple Entry
Valid for 1 year
Regular Service Fee:
C$733 (tax in)
Turnaround:
23-25 days
Rush Service Fee:
C$1,100 (tax in)
Turnaround:
5-7 days
Russia′s Work visa requirements:
Please make sure there is a 7 business days period between the date of application and the supposed date of entry to Russia.
1. Original invitation issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) or Federal Migration Service (FMS).
2. Completed and signed VLSCanada Order Form.
3. Completed and signed Registration of Canadians Abroad Form. (Optional)
4. Completed Russian Visa Application Form. This form should be completed online here: https://visa.kdmid.ru. Please have the Voucher/Confirmation letter handy as you will need to include details from Voucher/Confirmation letter in the Visa Application Form. Once the Russian Visa Application Form has been completed, please email the PDF copy to info@vlscanada.ca for verification and corrections and also the Application ID and a Password. The Russian Visa authorities will refuse to accept the visa application with mistakes.
5. Valid passport. The passport should expire after at least 6 months of your exit date from Russia.
6. Two recent (not older than 3 months) color pictures. The size of the pictures MUST BE 45mm x 35mm.
7. A covering letter from your company explaining what it does in Canada and what is a purpose of travelling, period of travelling and company to be visited.
8. If you answered ‘NO’ for questions about previous employment and educational institutions in the online application form, a covering letter confirming the same.
9. An itinerary including the travel/flight details with names and dates.
10. Original HIV/AIDS test results not older than 90 days by the time of application.
11. A medical insurance coverage of minimum of 30,000 EUR for all European citizens.
12. Non-Canadian and Non-US applicants must provide the copy of the document confirming their current resident status in Canada (PR Card, Landed Document, Work Permit)
13. Former USSR or Russian Federation citizens emigrated from the USSR or from Russia must provide the document confirming that they are no longer the citizens of the Russian Federation.
Please note that If necessary, the visa officer may require providing other documents or require an interview with the applicant. Also, it is solely at visa officer’s discretion to grant you visa and (s)he may refuse the issuance of visa without any explanation.