Visa requirement

Canada visa for Russian citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Canada?

Passport Russian passport Destination Canada Visa required

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Russian citizens need a visa to enter Canada.

Last verified: 23 Jul 2026

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

This answer is for ordinary Russian passport holders travelling as citizens of that passport. Residence permits, long-stay visas or living in another country can change which embassy or rule applies.

Visa types at a glance

Tourist visa-free, eVisa and visa-on-arrival availability for this corridor
Visa type	Availability	Stay
Tourist visa-free?	No	This page stores a visa or authorization route instead.
eVisa?	No	No eVisa route is stored for this corridor.
Visa on arrival?	No	No visa-on-arrival route is stored for this corridor.

Max stay: Set by visa
Official cost: 100 CAD
Before departure: Apply for a visa before you travel
Official route: Open official source (opens in a new tab)

Before you travel

1 Entry step Apply for a visa before you travel Official route (opens in a new tab)
2 Stay limit Set by visa
3 Official fee 100 CAD
4 Passport validity Official rule stored below. See full note
5 Transit airside: required; landside: required. Full note below. See full note
6 Freshness Checked 23 Jul 2026; confidence: medium

Shareable verdict: Russian citizens need a visa to enter Canada. Checked 23 Jul 2026.

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Cost note

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa) application fee. Biometrics fee of $85 CAD additional.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity: Canada requires a valid passport or travel document that is legal, not expired and accepted by IRCC. Visa-required travellers should keep at least one blank page for a visa sticker.; Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit: airside transit: required; landside transit: required; Visa-required travellers need a transit visa for airside airport transit of 48 hours or less, or a visitor visa if they will enter Canada, cross by land or sea, stay longer than 48 hours, or do not meet transit-visa conditions. Transit Without Visa or China Transit Program exceptions may apply to narrow cohorts.; Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

valid passport
completed application online
biometrics at VAC
proof of funds
letter of explanation
return or onward ticket

Why this verdict

Russian citizens require a temporary resident visa (TRV) to visit Canada. Biometrics are mandatory. Canada has imposed extensive sanctions on Russia which may affect visa processing times and approval rates. Processing times are longer than average.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Canada?

Russian citizens need a visa to enter Canada. (Visa required.) Verified 23 Jul 2026 against the official source.

How long can Russian passport holders stay in Canada?

The length of stay is set by the visa you are issued.

How much does entry to Canada cost for Russian citizens?

The official fee is 100 CAD. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

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Disclaimer. Visa and entry requirements change frequently and without notice and may depend on your specific circumstances (nationality, passport type, purpose and length of stay, residence in other countries, onward route and current diplomatic situation). The information here is for general guidance only, may be out of date, and is not legal, immigration, or travel advice. All cost, duration, and popularity figures are estimates. Always confirm the exact, current requirements with the official source for the destination country — its embassy, consulate, immigration service, or official e-visa portal (linked where available) — and with your airline before booking or travelling. We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness and accept no liability for any loss, denied boarding, refused entry, or other consequences. Last-verified dates are shown for each record; a record without a recent verification date should be treated as unconfirmed.