Russia
Please read General Information prior to completing the visa application paperwork.
EmbassyLink in Vancouver has been authorized to receive Russian visa applications on behalf of the Russian Embassy in Ottawa. Their jurisdiction covers British Columbia, Yukon and Northwest Territories, Ottawa (area codes 613 and 819), Nova Scotia, Nynavut, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador and PEI.
We have launched a new website www.lbd.ca/RussianVisas specifically for the Russian visas. Complete the questions online and you will receive a completed application form, costs and all the requirements specific to your type of visa.
The Consular section of the Russian Embassy in Ottawa will no longer accept applications submitted by couriered, mailed or delivered by third parties expect through one of their authorized agents as listed on their website. Applications made IN PERSON to the consulate in Ottawa are at the present time still accepted.
Residents who reside in Ontario (excluding Ottawa), Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan can submit their applications to either our Vancouver or Ottawa office ( Lewis, Bridges & Dupont www.lbd.ca) and we will submit them to the Consulate in Toronto.
Residents who reside in Quebec can submit their applications to our office in Montreal: SIAT Consular Services Inc – 1010 rue, Sherbrooke Quest, Bureau 1800 , Montreal, QC H3A2R7 Email: montreal@lbd.ca Tel:514 504 2110
Kindly choose type of visa required from the list below by clicking on the name:
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EMBASSY CAN ALWAYS REQUEST A PERSONAL INTERVIEW.
Russia – Private Visa - to visit relatives or friends that are Russian citizens
Russia – Cultural, Humanitarian Visa - to visit relatives or friends that are non-russian citizens