In order to obtain a Russian visa it is recommended to apply through the Visa Center located at: Suite 200, 60 St. Clair Ave East, Toronto, ON, M4T 1N5. Tel. (613) 800 - 7128, Fax. (416) 479 - 7388, WWW.CANADA-ILS.COM.

The application can be submitted by ​ a prior appointment.​

Visa Centers are to enhance the quality of service for foreign citizens and stateless persons who wish to obtain a visa to the Russian Federation, as well as to facilitate visa procedure. In Canada, besides Toronto, visa centers also operate in Ottawa and Montreal.

Visa Centers are designated by the Russian Consular Institutions and are fully capable of accepting and processing documents required for a Russian visa forwarding them to the Russian Consular Offices from any individuals, organizations or companies (including travel agencies). Visa Center agents can consult a client regarding filling out the visa application, required documents, processing time and other visa formalities.

The final decision to issue or refuse a Russian visa lies with the Russian Consular Institutions.

As for companies and organizations, including travel agencies and others that wish to obtain a visa for customers and employees, regardless of the purpose of visit to Russia, must apply through the Visa Centers only.

For its services the center will charge a fixed service fee of 50 CAD which entirely goes into its disposal. Service charge is not to be mixed up with the consular fee payable to the Russian diplomatic mission or consular office. The amount of the visa fee established in accordance with Consular Tariff.

Should there are any claims to the work of the visa center (low service quality, long waiting queues, incorrect behavior of the staff, etc.) or suggestions regarding the improvement of its work, you can forward them to the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in  Toronto at 175 Bloor Street East, South Tower, Suite 801, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3R8 or by e-mail address - visa.toronto@kdmid.ru. Your request will be considered for a comprehensive response.