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Russia Visa Instructions
Visa Application Requirements for Canadian citizens
Business Travel to Russia
A valid passport and Russia visa are required for business travel to Russia (such as making sales or establishing contacts on behalf of a company).
Tourist Travel to Russia
A valid passport and Russia visa are required for tourist travel to Russia. Tourists are travelers who will be staying in a hotel, traveling with a tour group or on a cruise. (If staying in a private home, a homestay visa is required).
Transit Travel to Russia
A valid passport and Russia visa are required for most transit through Russia. A transit visa is for travelers who are stopping in Russia en route to another destination. (If staying in Russia for any period, a tourist or other visa is needed).
Student Travel to Russia
A valid passport and Russia visa are required for study in Russia; a Rusian student visa is issued for students enrolled in a course of study in Russia or participating in a student internship.
Work Travel to Russia
A valid passport and Russia visa are required for employment in Russia.
A valid passport and Russia visa are required for business travel to Russia (such as making sales or establishing contacts on behalf of a company).
1Passport Requirements:

Original signed Canadian passport, plus one copy of information pages. The passport must be valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least two blank visa pages available for the Russian visa stamps. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for a Russia visa.
2 Russian Visa Application Form:

One original Russia visa application per applicant properly completed on-line, printed and signed; plus one copy. The application must be printed on one page (both sides, back-to-back) in black ink. Important: please review Travisa's Russia Visa Application Guide at the front of the application before filling out the online form. Any mistakes on the application can cause delays. Be sure to keep a record of the ID and Password once you access the application. Corrections can only be made using the ID and Password. Handwritten corrections, applications printed in blue ink, or applications printed on two pages are not accepted by the Russian Embassy.
3Photo Requirements:

One recent passport type photograph, 35mm X 45 mm (1 3/8’’ X 1 3/4’’), in color, front view and with a plain/white background. The photo must be glued to the correct space on the printed Russian Visa Application form with original signature.
4Other Forms:

A Letter of Authorization Form permitting Travisa to process this Russian visa application.
5Official Invitation from Russia:

Official Business Invitation from host/sponsor in Russia, registered with either the Russian Ministry of the Interior with its local offices or the Russian Foreign Ministry with its regional representatives. (The original document from Russia is required for multiple entry visa requests).

Travisa is able to obtain official Russia business invitations. If you would like us to provide your Russia business invitation, please submit the online Russia Invitation request form . You will receive the official invitation information (including inviting organization specifics) to complete your Russian visa application form by email.

More information about Russia Invitation
6 Business Letter:

Letter from employer or sponsoring company in Canada, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company, clearly stating the purpose of visit to Russia, and respectfully requesting the Russian business visa.
7Medical Requirements:

For multiple entry visa requests, a copy of negative HIV-test certificate (taken within the previous 90 days).
8 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Russia Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Russia Visa Validity:

Russia visas are issued exactly according to the information on the official invitation. Russian business visas may be issued for single, double or multiple entries, for a period of up to one, three or six months. Travel to Russia must fall within the date of entry and date of departure stamped on your Visa Invitation and your Russian Visa.
A valid passport and Russia visa are required for tourist travel to Russia. Tourists are travelers who will be staying in a hotel, traveling with a tour group or on a cruise. (If staying in a private home, a homestay visa is required).
1Passport Requirements:

Original signed Canadian passport, plus one copy of information pages. The passport must be valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least two blank visa pages available for the Russian visa stamps. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for a Russia visa.
2 Russian Visa Application Form:

One original Russia visa application per applicant properly completed on-line, printed and signed; plus one copy. The application must be printed on one page (both sides, back-to-back) in black ink. Important: please review Travisa's Russia Visa Application Guide at the front of the application before filling out the online form. Any mistakes on the application can cause delays. Be sure to keep a record of the ID and Password once you access the application. Corrections can only be made using the ID and Password. Handwritten corrections, applications printed in blue ink, or applications printed on two pages are not accepted by the Russian Embassy.
3Photo Requirements:

One recent passport type photograph, 35mm X 45 mm (1 3/8’’ X 1 3/4’’), in color, front view and with a plain/white background. The photo must be glued to the correct space on the printed Russian Visa Application form with original signature.
4Other Forms:

A Letter of Authorization Form permitting Travisa to process this Russian visa application.
5Official Invitation from Russia:

Official Tourist Invitation from Russia, (called a Tourist Voucher and Confirmation), from a hotel or agency registered with either the Russian Ministry of the Interior with its local offices or the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Travisa is able to obtain your tourist invitation for tourist visa support. If you would like us to provide your Russia invitation, please submit the online Russia Invitation request form. You will receive the tourist invitation information (including inviting organization specifics) to complete your Russian visa application form by email within 24 hours. Same-day tourist invitation is also available.

More information about Russia Invitation
6Other Requirements:

A letter of intent outlining the applicant’s purpose of travel to Russia, the length of intended stay in Russia, name of places to be visited, contact information in Russia, and accommodation information.
7 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Russia Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Russia Visa Validity:

Russia visas are issued exactly according to the information on the visa invitation, (voucher and confirmation). Russian tourist visas may be issued for single or double (two) entries, for a period of up to 30 days. Travel to Russia must fall within the date of entry and date of departure stamped on your Visa Invitation and your Russian Visa. However, the entry date for the visa is always a minimum of 5 business days after the date of issue of the visa, regardless of an earlier entry date on the invitation.
A valid passport and Russia visa are required for most transit through Russia. A transit visa is for travelers who are stopping in Russia en route to another destination. (If staying in Russia for any period, a tourist or other visa is needed).
1Passport Requirements:

Original signed Canadian passport, plus one copy of information pages. The passport must be valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least two blank visa pages available for the Russian visa stamps. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for a Russia visa.
2 Russian Visa Application Form:

One original Russia visa application per applicant properly completed on-line, printed and signed; plus one copy. The application must be printed on one page (both sides, back-to-back) in black ink. Important: please review Travisa's Russia Visa Application Guide at the front of the application before filling out the online form. Any mistakes on the application can cause delays. Be sure to keep a record of the ID and Password once you access the application. Corrections can only be made using the ID and Password. Handwritten corrections, applications printed in blue ink, or applications printed on two pages are not accepted by the Russian Embassy.
3Photo Requirements:

One recent passport type photograph, 35mm X 45 mm (1 3/8’’ X 1 3/4’’), in color, front view and with a plain/white background. The photo must be glued to the correct space on the printed Russian Visa Application form with original signature.
4Other Forms:

A Letter of Authorization Form permitting Travisa to process this Russian visa application.
5Other Requirements:

A letter of intent explaining the transit through Russia, the length of intended stay in Russia, and respectfully requsting the transit visa.
6 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Russia Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Russia Visa Validity:

Russia transit visas are issued exactly according to the information on the itinerary. Russian transit visas may be issued for single or double (two) entries, during a period of up to 30 days.
A valid passport and Russia visa are required for study in Russia; a Rusian student visa is issued for students enrolled in a course of study in Russia or participating in a student internship.
1Passport Requirements:

Original signed Canadian passport, plus one copy of information pages. The passport must be valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least two blank visa pages available for the Russian visa stamps. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for a Russia visa.
2 Russian Visa Application Form:

One original Russia visa application per applicant properly completed on-line, printed and signed; plus one copy. The application must be printed on one page (both sides, back-to-back) in black ink. Important: please review Travisa's Russia Visa Application Guide at the front of the application before filling out the online form. Any mistakes on the application can cause delays. Be sure to keep a record of the ID and Password once you access the application. Corrections can only be made using the ID and Password. Handwritten corrections, applications printed in blue ink, or applications printed on two pages are not accepted by the Russian Embassy.
3Photo Requirements:

One recent passport type photograph, 35mm X 45 mm (1 3/8’’ X 1 3/4’’), in color, front view and with a plain/white background. The photo must be glued to the correct space on the printed Russian Visa Application form with original signature.
4Other Forms:

A Letter of Authorization Form permitting Travisa to process this Russian visa application.
5Official Invitation from Russia:

Official Invitation from host/sponsor in Russia, registered with either the Russian Ministry of the Interior with its local offices or the Russian Foreign Ministry with its regional representatives. Please note: the original document from Russia is required.
6Medical Requirements:

Copy of negative HIV-test certificate (taken within the previous 90 days).
7Other Requirements:

A letter of intent outlining the applicant’s purpose of travel to Russia, the length of intended stay in Russia, name of places to be visited, contact information in Russia, and accommodation information.
8 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Russia Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Russia Visa Validity:

Russia visas are issued exactly according to the information on the official student visa invitation. Travel to Russia must fall within the date of entry and date of departure stamped on your Visa Invitation and your Russian Visa.
A valid passport and Russia visa are required for employment in Russia.
1Passport Requirements:

Original signed Canadian passport, plus one copy of information pages. The passport must be valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least two blank visa pages available for the Russian visa stamps. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for a Russia visa.
2 Russian Visa Application Form:

One original Russia visa application per applicant properly completed on-line, printed and signed; plus one copy. The application must be printed on one page (both sides, back-to-back) in black ink. Important: please review Travisa's Russia Visa Application Guide at the front of the application before filling out the online form. Any mistakes on the application can cause delays. Be sure to keep a record of the ID and Password once you access the application. Corrections can only be made using the ID and Password. Handwritten corrections, applications printed in blue ink, or applications printed on two pages are not accepted by the Russian Embassy.
3Photo Requirements:

One recent passport type photograph, 35mm X 45 mm (1 3/8’’ X 1 3/4’’), in color, front view and with a plain/white background. The photo must be glued to the correct space on the printed Russian Visa Application form with original signature.
4Other Forms:

A Letter of Authorization Form permitting Travisa to process this Russian visa application.
5Official Invitation from Russia:

Official Invitation from host/sponsor in Russia, registered with either the Russian Ministry of the Interior with its local offices or the Russian Foreign Ministry with its regional representatives. Please note: the original document from Russia is required.
6 Business Letter:

Letter from employer or sponsoring company in Canada, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company, clearly stating the purpose of visit to Russia, and respectfully requesting the Russian business visa.
7Medical Requirements:

Copy of negative HIV-test certificate (taken within the previous 90 days).
8Other Requirements:

A letter of intent from the applicant outlining the purpose of travel to Russia, the length of intended stay in Russia, name of places to be visited, contact information in Russia, and accommodation information - OR - a letter of invitation from the Russian employer/host.
9 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Russia Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Russia Visa Validity:

Russia visas are issued exactly according to the information on the official work visa invitation. Travel to Russia must fall within the date of entry and date of departure stamped on your Visa Invitation and your Russian Visa.
Russia Visa Application Procedures
  1. Carefully review the Russia visa instructions and visa application requirements above.
  2. Complete, print and sign all visa application forms, including Travisa's Global Reservation Form.
  3. Send all of the visa application requirements listed above to Travisa.

Residents of these provinces:
Ottawa and environs (area codes 613 and 819), and also the residents of the Provinces of British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Yukon and Northwest Territories

Send documents to:
Travisa - Ottawa
151 Slater Street, St 604
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5H3
Tel: (613) 656 9561
Fax: (613) 656 9565

Residents of these provinces:
Residents of all other cities and provinces must apply directly.

Send documents to:

Please contact the nearest embassy or consulate directly.

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