Russian consular representation in Canada

Russian Consulate General in Toronto

The Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Toronto provides official consular services for Russian citizens and eligible applicants in Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Contact details

Contact the Russian Consulate General in Toronto

The Consulate General is headed by Consul General Vladlen Viktorovich Epifanov and is located on Saint Clair Avenue East in Toronto.

Official name
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Toronto
Consul General
Vladlen Viktorovich Epifanov
Address
60 Saint Clair Avenue East
5th Floor
Toronto, ON M4T 1N5
Canada
Telephone
Fax
+1 416 962 6611
Consular email
General email
Emergency telephone
Public hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00 am–1:30 pm

Appointments: The Consulate General receives applicants for consular services only by prior online appointment, except for limited urgent circumstances identified by the Consulate.

Consulate location

Where is the Russian Consulate General in Toronto?

The Consulate General is located on Saint Clair Avenue East in Toronto.

The current official address is 60 Saint Clair Avenue East, 5th Floor, Toronto, ON M4T 1N5, Canada.

About the mission

About the Russian Consulate General in Toronto

The Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Toronto is a career consular mission providing official Russian consular services in Canada.

Vladlen Viktorovich Epifanov currently serves as Consul General of the Russian Federation in Toronto.

The Toronto mission serves residents across a large consular district covering most of Ontario as well as Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

The Russian Federation also maintains its Embassy in Ottawa and another Consulate General in Montreal.

Consular assistance

Consular Services

The Consulate General provides a range of official services for Russian citizens and eligible foreign applicants.

Passports and travel documents

Russian citizens can use the Consulate General for eligible passport and return-certificate procedures, subject to the current requirements and appointment system.

Citizenship matters

The Consulate handles eligible procedures and enquiries relating to Russian citizenship.

Notarial matters

Eligible notarial procedures are handled by the Consulate General, including services that require the involvement of a Russian consular officer.

Civil registration

The Consulate handles eligible civil-status procedures involving Russian citizens abroad.

Visas

Applicants who require a Russian visa can submit eligible applications through the Consulate General after following the official application and appointment procedures.

Police clearance certificates

The Consulate General publishes official procedures for eligible police clearance certificate requests.

Planning your visit

Appointments and Public Hours

Consular applicants are generally admitted only with a prior online appointment.

Online appointments

The Consulate General operates an official electronic appointment system. Booking through the system is free of charge.

Public hours

The Consulate is open to applicants Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm, excluding weekends and Russian public holidays.

Service-specific bookings

Appointments must match the consular service requested. Passport, citizenship, notarial and civil-registration appointments are arranged through the relevant official booking interface.

Walk-in service: The Consulate states that applicants are normally received strictly by prior appointment. Limited exceptions apply to urgent medical travel and travel connected with the serious illness or death of a close relative.

Consular district

Jurisdiction

The Toronto Consulate General’s official consular district covers four Canadian provinces, with Ottawa excluded from its Ontario jurisdiction.

Ontario

The Consulate General serves Ontario except Ottawa, which is handled separately through the Russian Embassy’s consular services.

Alberta and Manitoba

Alberta and Manitoba are included within the Toronto Consulate General’s official consular district.

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is also included within the official Toronto consular district.

Visitor information

Before You Visit

Review the current requirements for your specific procedure and secure the correct appointment before travelling to the Consulate General.

Book the correct service

Appointments are service-specific. Make sure the appointment category matches the procedure you need.

Prepare your documents

Passport, citizenship, visa, notarial and civil-registration procedures have different documentary requirements.

Travel light

The Consulate advises visitors not to bring large bags, briefcases or bulky items into the premises.

Frequently asked questions

Russian Consulate General Toronto FAQ

Is there a Russian Consulate General in Toronto?

Yes. The Russian Federation maintains an active career Consulate General in Toronto, Ontario.

Who is the Russian Consul General in Toronto?

Vladlen Viktorovich Epifanov is currently listed by the Government of Ontario as Consul General of the Russian Federation in Toronto.

What is the address?

The current official address is 60 Saint Clair Avenue East, 5th Floor, Toronto, ON M4T 1N5, Canada.

What is the telephone number?

The Consulate General’s main telephone number is +1 416 962 9911.

What is the emergency telephone number?

The Consulate General currently publishes +1 647 879 8414 as its 24-hour emergency contact number.

What are the public opening hours?

The Consulate General receives applicants Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm, excluding weekends and Russian public holidays.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. Applicants are generally admitted only by prior online appointment. The Consulate publishes limited exceptions for certain urgent situations.

Which areas does the Toronto Consulate General cover?

Its official consular district includes Ontario except Ottawa, as well as Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Can I apply for a Russian passport in Toronto?

Yes. The Consulate General provides eligible passport services for Russian citizens. Passport appointments must be arranged through the official booking system.

Can I apply for a Russian visa in Toronto?

Eligible applicants can submit Russian visa applications through the Toronto Consulate General. The Consulate requires applicants to follow its official application and prior-appointment procedures.

Official information

Sources

Official Ontario, Canadian and Russian government sources used to verify the mission, current Consul General, contact details, hours and consular district.