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West Virginia travel advice
Explore our complete guide to West Virginia with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for West Virginia.
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West Virginia travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to West Virginia with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| West Virginia - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 11 hours |
| Time difference | UK -5 hours |
| Language(s) | English |
| Currency | US Dollar |
| Electricity | A + B plug (120V) |
| Driving side | Right |
| Visa✝ | Yes |
Why visit West Virginia?
Considering a holiday to the West Virginia? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for culture or nature to ensure you get the most out of your 2024/2025 escape.
- Culture
- Nature
West Virginia tourist information
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK and visa requirements for UK travellers.
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West Virginia weather
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The West Virginia weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Charleston.
West Virginia travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting West Virginia from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for the West Virginia - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for the West Virginia - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for the West Virginia - Government of Canada
- Safe travel advisories for the West Virginia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for the West Virginia - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around West Virginia.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice