Digital Nomad WhatsApp Group Chats
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps around the world, and if you plan on traveling as a digital nomad then you’re going to need it. I use WhatsApp for booking dentist appointments, hotel stays, river tours– and for group chats!
If you want current information, digital nomads meetups and events, visa tips and more: use WhatsApp group chats. People of all ages use them, from all countries and destinations, and they’re great for supplementing internet searches or travel forums.
Actually finding WhatsApp groups can be slightly difficult though, as you’ll need an active invitation link. So I’ve gathered links to group chats that I found in various places on the web, and posted them here for everyone. I’ve also tried to prune the ones that might be spammy– no description, no profile photos, barely any members, etc. These ones should all be fairly active and have a good moderation team.
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WhatsApp Group Chat Tips
I recommend doing a few things before joining your first group:
- If you need to download WhatsApp, be sure to ONLY download it from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store. You can get the OFFICIAL DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE directly from WhatsApp.
- Use a secondary phone number to join groups. It’s not obvious, but when you join a WhatsApp group, your phone number, name and profile picture will be visible to group members. As a solo female traveler, I tend towards the higher end of safety concern and so I prefer having a buffer between me and a bunch of strangers having my info, even something as basic as my phone number. I use a Google Voice number as my WhatsApp number and it works great!
- Join location-specific chats a few weeks before you intend to be there. You can’t see previous messages in WhatsApp chats, and there’s no way to search topics from before you joined. If you need info on the best areas to stay, good coworking spots, etc. then it’s easier if you join ahead of time and see what comes up in the chat (or ask your own questions).
- Put the chats on MUTE so you aren’t inundated with tons of messages.
- At the same time, chats only work if people talk, so don’t be afraid to post your own messages!
This list of WhatsApp groups is aimed at expats and digital nomads, but if you’re actively traveling you might also be interested in my list of general travel WhatsApp Groups.
Note: Some chats require admin approval to join, but they’re open to everyone. If a chat is for members of a certain forum or website, I’ve noted that. Also, if you click to join and the group description says something like “download Telegram to make lots of money online!” DON’T join that group! It’s been taken over by spammers/scammers. I’ve checked all these links as per the day of posting, but if you see something amiss let me know and I’ll update the post.
General Digital Nomad Groups
Coliving Heros, Volunteering & projects abroad
For nomads who want to volunteer or do work exhange at coliving places around the world.
Namibia
Namibia Digital Nomads
A group for digital nomads, expats, travelers and locals in Namibia.
South Africa
- Nomad Gig Guide – must apply through Google form.
Asia Digital Nomad Groups
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Armenia
Digital Nomads in Yerevan
A group chat for digital nomads and travelers in Yerevan, Armenia.
Cambodia
Nomeo Groups
A group for digital nomads and expats in Cambodia! Hosted by Nomeo.io; join by sending a text to the number linked on their website.
Japan
Nomeo
A group for digital nomads and expats in Japan! Hosted by Nomeo.io; join by sending a text to the number linked on their website.
India
Nomeo Groups
A group for digital nomads and expats in India. Hosted by Nomeo.io; join by sending a text to the number linked on their website.
Indonesia
Nomeo Bali Groups
A (HUGE) collection of groups for digital nomads and expats in Bali! Hosted by Nomeo.io; join by selecting chats on the main page here and sending a text to the number, which will then send you a link to join.
- Connect in Bali
- Southeast Asia Nomads
- Digital Nomads in Bali
- Bali Babes (Ladies Only)
- Ladies Wednesday Nights Out in Bali
- Long Term Babes in Bali
- Bali Gents
- Bali Nomads LGBTIQA+
- Bali Nomad Families
- Bali Nomads 40+
- What’s Poppin in Bali
- Bali Long Termers
- Bali Nomads in Ubud
- Bali Nomads Coworking
- Bali Nomads Entrepreneurs
- Bali Content Creators
- Bali Party People
- Bali Nomads in Uluwatu
- Bali Nomads Fit
- Solo Travelers to Bali
- Nomies Dinner Club
- Lombok Nomads
- Bali Nomads Movie Nights
- Bali Nomads Hiking
- Bali Visas
- Bali Day Trips
- Bali Nomad Runners
- Bali Nomad Coders
- Bali Nomads Surfers
- Bali Boss Babes
- Bali Nomads Diving
- Bali Nomads in Sanur
- Youtube Mastermind Bali
- Bali Nomads Musical
- Bali Nomads Lingual
- Bali Nomads Crypto/NFT
- Canggu Bocce Gang
- Lombok Nomads Fit
Malaysia
Nomeo Groups
A group for digital nomads and expats in Malaysia! Hosted by Nomeo.io. Send a message to the number linked on their website to join.
Philippines
Siargao Digital Nomads Community (By Coco Space)
A collection of group chats for digital nomads in Siargao, Philippines, hosted by Coco Space.
- Main Chat
- Siargao Digital Nomads Chat
- Digital Nomads – Job Listings
- Second Hand Buy/Sell Market
- Promotions & Advertising
Singapore
Nomeo Groups
A group for digital nomads and expats in Singapore! Hosted by Nomeo.io; join by sending a message to the number linked on their website.
South Korea
Nomeo Groups
A group for digital nomads and expats in Sri Lanka! Hosted by Nomeo.io; join by sending a WhatsApp message to the number linked on their website.
Nomeo Groups
A group for digital nomads and expats in Sri Lanka! Hosted by Nomeo.io; join by sending a text to the number linked on their website.
Thailand
DTV VISA – Digital Nomads Thailand
A group for digital nomads interested in the Digital Thailand Visa (DTV)!
- Main Chat
- Job Offers & Proposals
- Events & Promos
- Scooter & Car Rentals
- Yoga & Wellness
- Accommodations
- Foodies
- General Questions
- UGC Cntent Creators
- Study Visa Info
Nomeo Group Chats
A group for digital nomads and expats in Thailand! Hosted by Nomeo.io; join by sending a text to the number linked on their website.
- Thailand Nomads
- Bangkok Nomads
- Chiang Mai Coworking
- Chiang Mai Nomad Meetups
- Chiang Mai Nomads
- Social Game Events Chiang Mai
- Koh Pha Ngan Nomads
- Koh Samui Nomads
- Koh Tao Nomads
- Phuket Nomads
Vietnam
Digital Danang
Group chats for expats, digital nomads and travelers in Da Nang, Vietnam. Hosted by Digital Danang!
Life of Da Nang
A collection of chats for digital nomads and expats living in Da Nang, Vietnam.
- Community Chat
- Lalaland Events
- Events & Workshops
- General Chat
- Sport & Activities
- Foodie & Coffee Group
- Nightlife
- Last Minute Activities
- Buy & Sell
Nomeo Groups
A group for digital nomads and expats in Vietnam! Hosted by Nomeo.io; join by sending a text to the number linked on their website.
- Vietnam Nomads
- Da Nang (Đà Nẵng) Nomads
- Hà Nội (Hanoi) Nomads
- Hoi An, Vietnam Nomads
- HCMC Nomads
Europe Digital Nomad Groups
Bulgaria
Bansko Nomads – Events & Meet-ups on Meetup.com
Groups for remote workers and digital nomads in Bansko, Bulgaria, hosted by Nomads Den.
Croatia
Split DNs
A collection of chats for digital nomads and expats in Split, Croatia.
- Split DNs
- Split Banter 7 Chats
- Split Rentals & Deals
- Split | Buy&Sell
- Split Ladies
- HRK Visas & Travel Advice
Greece
Hungary
Italy
Portugal
Spain
Canary Island Digital Nomads
A collection of chats for digital nomads and expats living and traveling in the Canary Islands, Spain.
- Main Community Chat – join this and then you’ll be able to see the individual chats.
- Las Palmas Scials
- GC Entrepreneurs
- GC Hiking
- GC Accommodation and Rentals
- GC Ladies
- GC Salsa
- GC Road Cycling Group
Nomads Den – Tenerife South
A collection of group chats for remote workers in Tenerife, Spain, hosted by Zen Den Coworking.
- Main Chat
- General Chat & Socials
- Accommodation & Houseshares
- Foodies
- Entrepreneurs
- Requests/Buy/Sell
- Bachata & Latin Dance
- Boardgames & Gamenights
- Engineers
- Candelaria Nomads
- Los Gigantes/Puerto Santiago Nomads
- Rideshares & Lifts
- Gamers/Geek Squad
Nomeo Groups
A group for digital nomads and expats in Spain! Hosted by Nomeo.io; join by sending a text to the number linked on their website.
Other Groups
Smileys Community
A hub for travelers, expats and digital nomads in Istanbul and elsewhere, this is a little different from the others because they post events to their channel and then set up groups specifically for the event.
North America Digital Nomad Groups
Mexico
Conscious Co-Working: Entrepreneurs/Digital Nomads – Playa Del Carmen Startup House
A group for a luxury startup house in Playa Del Carmen, with spiritual events and networking.
Other Chats
- CDMX Events🍷by ALD (Mexico City)
- Oaxaca Expats & Nomads
- PDC – DN – Group (Playa del Carmen)
South America
Argentina
BA Digital Nomads
A group chat for remote workers and digital nomads in Buenos Aires, Argentina, hosted by BA Digital Nomads.
Other Chats
Brazil
DNomad Hub Groups
Group chats for digital nomads in Brazil, hosted by @DNomadHub.
- Main Chat
- Floripa DNomad Hub (Florianopolis)
- Rio DNomad Hub (Rio de Janeiro)
- Buenos Aires DNomad Hub
Pipa Digital Nomads Community
A group for people coming to live and work in Pipa, Brazil. You need to apply to the group by filling a form here.
SPDN São Paulo Digital Nomads Groups
A collection of chats for digital nomads in Sao Paulo, Brazil, hosted by SPDN.
- Main Chat
- SPDN General Chat
- SPDN Social Group Meetups
- SPDN Housing, Visa, SIM card
- SPDN Online Business Owners
- Learn Portgeuse (BR)
- Learn English
Colombia
Ecuador
Nomeo Groups
A group for digital nomads and expats in Ecuador! Hosted by Nomeo.io; join by sending a text to the number linked on their website.
Uruguay
Uruguay Digital Nomads & Backpackers
A collection of chats for digital nomads and travelers to Uruguay, hosted by the Facebook group of the same name.
- Main Chat
- Meetups – Uruguay Nomads & Backpackers
- Coworking Meetups
- Espanol – Meetups
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