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Texas travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Texas with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Texas.
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Texas travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Texas 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.
| Texas - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 10 hours |
| Time difference | UK -6 to -7 hours |
| Language(s) | English |
| Currency | US Dollar |
| Electricity | A + B plug (120V) |
| Driving side | Right |
| Visa✝ | Yes |
Texas tourist information
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK and visa requirements for UK travellers.
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The Texas weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Austin.
Texas travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Texas from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for the Texas - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for the Texas - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for the Texas - Government of Canada
- Safe travel advisories for the Texas - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for the Texas - 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 Texas.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Texas travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Texas with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for the Texas - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for the Texas - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in the Texas - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Texas, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Texas covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Texas with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for the Texas - Texas Department of State Health Services
- Coronavirus timeline in the Texas - Johns Hopkins University
- Latest info on travel to the Texas - US Centers for Disease Control
Texas travel features
Do you want to learn more about Texas? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Texas.
Texas FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Texas including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Texas due to Covid-19?
Texas is open to fully vaccinated travellers only from the UK.
Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.
Check out Texas Department of State Health Services for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from the USA?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from the USA. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to Texas from the UK?
The flight time to Texas from the UK is typically 10 hours.
Flights to Texas
What is the time difference between Texas and the UK?
The time difference between Texas and the UK is UK time-6 to UK time-7 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Texas?
The main language spoken in Texas is English.
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What is the currency in Texas?
The currency in Texas is the US Dollar (USD).
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Which plugs are used in Texas?
Texas uses electrical plug type A + B (120 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Texas?
They drive on the right side of the road in Texas.
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Do you need a visa for Texas?
Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter Texas.
Check Texas visa requirements for all passport holders with iVisa.com*.
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