Russian Tourist Visa application form and requirements

The current processing time for Canadian Citizens is 15 business days with no option to expedite for any kind of visa. No exceptions will be made. An applicant must carry a Russian visa invitation for Tourist and Business travel. Russian Visa Invitation may be obtained through an agency properly registered in Russia.

Russian tourist visa invitations may be supplied as copies whereas the business invitations must be provided in original format.

Below are requirements & fees for different visa categories:

 RUSSIAN TOURIST VISA (30 days maximum)

 - Valid Passport (6 months from last day of stay in Russia)
 - One recent photograph (3.5 x 4.5 cm; face and shoulder shot on white background)
 - Russia Hotel reservation & confirmation and/or an invitation from an authorized travel agency in Russia
 - Filled out Russian Visa application form
 - Payment by money order or certified cheque
 - Return mailing envelope (FedEx, DHL, UPS)

  APPLY FOR RUSSIAN VISA