Canada passport → Russia
Canada passport → Russia
Visa requirement for citizens of Canada travelling to Russia for tourism or short visits.
!Visa requiredVerified — last checked 25 Oct 2026 against an official source
Russian MFA Consular Department — unified e-visa country list electronic-visa.kdmid.ru
What to do next
- Apply at the embassy or visa centre. Holders of a Canada passport apply through the Russia embassy or consulate, or its official visa application centre, in their country of residence.
- Wait for the visa before booking. Do not book non-refundable travel until the visa is issued and in your passport.
- Check the visa window. Before you fly, check the validity dates and the number of entries the issued visa allows.
Before you go
- A visa issued before travel — allow weeks, not days, for processing
- Passport usually needs 6+ months of validity beyond your travel dates
- Supporting documents the embassy asks for (itinerary, funds, accommodation)
- Proof of onward or return travel
- Do not book non-refundable travel before the visa is granted
Requirement details
- Requirement
- !Visa required
- Maximum stay
- Set by the visa issued
- Apply before travel?
- Yes — embassy or consulate visa required in advance
- Evidence
- Last verified 25 Oct 2026 · Russian MFA Consular Department — unified e-visa country list
What this means
Holders of a Canada passport must obtain a visa for Russia before travelling. Apply through the Russia embassy or consulate (or its official visa application centre) in your country of residence, and do not book non-refundable travel until the visa is issued.
Whatever the requirement, your passport generally needs at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates, and border officers can ask for proof of onward travel and sufficient funds. Rules on this page cover ordinary passports and short tourist visits — work, study and long stays follow different rules.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Visa required — apply through the Russia embassy or consulate before travelling.
The permitted stay is set by the visa issued.
Yes — last verified on 2026-10-25 against an official source: Russian MFA Consular Department — unified e-visa country list.