I'm hoping someone here can help with some advice. My passport is currently in possession of the Russian consulate here in NYC in order for me to get a Visa. I'm having to travel before the passport will be returned to me and was hoping to get a duplicate. Just checked the Passport website and it seems that I need to have the original in hand to get a duplicate. Does anyone have any experience in doing this being in the same situation I am?
Cheers
Howie