Originally Posted by mtnjim

I haven't yet applied for a visa under the new rules, but I will be in a month or two. I know that the visa I got last year was for the full 30 days, not the amount of time I actually spent in the country. That used to be the norm. I'm assuming that it's still possible, and that the expediter I use will take care of those details for me. I'll probably apply for the 3 year.

Have you read the other posts in this forum, including the sticky? Both VisaHQ and GotoRussia are recomended elsewhere. I used a local company last year since I was short on time, and will either use the local company or VisaHQ this spring. I've used VisaHQ for other visas before (maybe Pakistan or India or both?) with good results. Contact either of the companies mentioned in the sticky with your questions. Visa HQ will actually answer the phone!

Please post your experience as lots of us are looking for info on the new procedures. I'm especially interested on how the new hotel booking requirement will be handled.

Good luck,
JimS