Quote: (06-21-2015 06:06 PM)elcidcampeador Wrote:
I don't see why it's such a worry if the passport is stolen, particularly for those in a location with an embassy that will be able to replace it in a timely manner.
A lost US passport will only cost you $120 and the hassle of filling out the application.
The key is to have a photocopy in your room in order to expedite the process.
You are right, getting a new passport is easy especially a 3 month emergency replacement, but each Visa is linked to a particular passport, so if you get a new passport you have to get a new Visa, and that is a pain to replace in Moscow short notice.
I am going photocopy.