Japanese consulates in West Virginia
West Virginia belongs to New York, not to the embassy in Washington. The name misleads and the distance makes it worse: Charleston is far closer to the embassy than to Park Avenue.
Which Japanese consulate covers West Virginia?
West Virginia is covered by Consulate-General of Japan in New York, and that is the office that handles passports, visas, certificates and family register entries for anyone living here.
Consulate-General of Japan in New York
Distance from each city in West Virginia
| City | Consulate | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown | Consulate-General of Japan in New York | 382 mi | 7 h 37 min |
| Charleston | Consulate-General of Japan in New York | 535 mi | 10 h 20 min |
| Huntington | Consulate-General of Japan in New York | 586 mi | 11 h 18 min |
The figures below are driving distances at the speed limit and with no traffic.
Of the 3 places listed for West Virginia, the closest to its consulate is Morgantown at 382 miles and the furthest is Huntington at 586. The average across the state is around 501 miles each way.
What you can settle without going
- You can get an apostille for a U.S. document from the Secretary of State of the issuing state, not from a Japanese consulate.
- You can register your address abroad through ORR net instead of at the counter.
- You can download and fill in the passport application form before your appointment.
A single visit can often cover several services, so ask what else you can bring while you are there.