HomeDepartment of State by State…North Carolina hide U.S. Department of State In North Carolina North Carolina Fast Facts Supporting American Travelers Passports issued to North Carolina residents in fiscal year 2021 (October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021): 364,356. – Learn how to apply for a passport at travel.state.gov. Locations to apply for a passport in North Carolina: 139. – Find a location to apply for a passport at travel.state.gov. Building Global Ties Department exchange visitors from overseas who visited North Carolina in the 2020 program year: 1,440. – Learn more about exchange programs for non-U.S. citizens at exchanges.state.gov. North Carolina residents who traveled overseas through Department-funded educational and cultural exchanges in the 2020 program year: 53. – Learn more about exchange programs for U.S. citizens at exchanges.state.gov. Investing in the American Economy Goods exported from North Carolina in fiscal year 2020 (October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2020): $28.4 billion. North Carolina jobs supported by foreign direct investments in the state in fiscal year 2018 (October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018): approximately 288,900 jobs. – Explore import and export data from the U.S. Census. The Department, in partnership with agencies across the federal government, creates jobs for American workers by opening markets and eliminating trade barriers overseas, and by attracting foreign direct investment to the United States. – Learn more about the global aspects of the U.S. economy at state.gov. More State Impacts and Articles The Department’s impact on North Carolina goes back many years. – Learn more about previous years by visiting our 2017-2021 state.gov archive. The Department also encourages global audiences to connect with America. – Learn more about how the Department promotes North Carolina around the world. Department of State by State View State-Specific Information Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Plain Text Version Discover More Hometown Diplomats Domestic Engagement Public Liaison