Compared to large tourist destinations, Charlotte has a relatively small international population. Locals are usually quite friendly toward foreign visitors, especially those who are able to speak English. Speakers of other languages may find the language barrier more difficult to break than in "international" cities (though Spanish-speakers will likely have an easier time). It is recommended that international visitors keep their passport handy at all times.
Charlotte's sister cities are Arequipa (Peru), Krefeld (Germany), Baoding (China), Voronezh (Russia), Limoges (France), Wroclaw (Poland), and Kumasi (Ghana).
International House, 322 Hawthorne Ln, +1 704-333-8099, . International visitors to Charlotte are strongly encouraged to begin their visit at the International House. Though it is worth the trip south of Uptown to visit the historic neoclassical mansion and meet the friendly staff, the IH can also be very helpful in finding interpreters, translated documents, travel information, etc.
Immigration and Naturalization Service, 210 E Woodlawn Rd (Ste 138, Bldg 6), . M-F 7:30AM-2PM.
Armenian Cultural Association of the Carolinas, +1 704 334-5353 x239.
Bosnian Organization, +1 704 921-9080.
Cambodian Community Association, +1 704 566-0155.
Chinese American Association, +1 704 593-0897.
Eritrean Community Organization, +1 704 563-9000.
Ethiopian Community, +1 704 343-6629.
Filipino-American Community, +1 704 541-5944.
Ghana National Association, +1 704 567-2510.
Haitian American Club of the Carolinas, +1 704 537-1785.
India Association of Charlotte, +1 704 948-7664.
Iranian Group, +1 704-321-3578.
Islamic Society of Greater Charlotte, +1 704 568-0907.
Japan-America Society of Charlotte, +1 704 687-2727.
Korean Association of Charlotte, +1 704 376-8820.
Laotian Cultural Center, 2208 Rowan Way, +1 704 393-3588.
Laos American Association of North Carolina, +1 704 393-7363.
Metrolina Phoenician Club, +1 704 846-2269.
Taiwanese-American Association of Greater Charlotte, +1 704 847-6340.
Vietnamese Community Association of Charlotte, +1 704 568-8744.
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Charlotte
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