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Looking for an NRI WhatsApp group?

Some questions are the same wherever you live: a layoff, a referral, NRI accounts and tax, an OCI card, parents visiting from India. These worldwide groups for Indians & expats abroad are run by the Namaste team, open to members everywhere (or across one country), and moderated — new members' first messages are checked, and links or contact details always are. You can join under your name or a nickname.

Worldwide groups

  • Jobs & referrals

    Official

    🌍 Worldwide

    Ask for and offer referrals, share openings and compare notes on moving jobs or countries.

    10 membersGuide last reviewed 11 Oct 2026

  • NRI money & tax

    Official

    🌍 Worldwide

    NRE and NRO accounts, tax treaties, filing in India and abroad, property and investments back home.

    6 membersGuide last reviewed 11 Oct 2026

  • Parents: visits & care from abroad

    Official

    🌍 Worldwide

    Bringing parents to visit — visas, insurance, long stays — and caring for parents in India from abroad.

    5 membersGuide last reviewed 11 Oct 2026

  • Layoff support

    Official

    🌍 Worldwide

    For Indians abroad who have lost a job, or fear they might.

    4 membersGuide last reviewed 11 Oct 2026

  • OCI, passport & India paperwork

    Official

    🌍 Worldwide

    OCI cards and re-issue, passport renewal, surrender certificates, VFS appointments and documents for India.

    3 membersGuide last reviewed 11 Oct 2026

Belgium-wide

For members whose country is Belgium. Expats in Belgium is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in Belgium

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇧🇪 Belgium-wide

    Everyone in Belgium in one room.

    295 members

  • Driving License Help

    Official

    🇧🇪 Belgium-wide

    For people trying to get drivers license in Belgium

    62 members

  • Information Technology In Belgium

    Official

    🇧🇪 Belgium-wide

    This is group is about all the things related to IT, Software, Programming and related jobs etc.

    45 members

  • Freelancers

    Official

    🇧🇪 Belgium-wide

    a community for freelancers

    40 members

  • Travel Belgium

    Official

    🇧🇪 Belgium-wide

    Trips, weekend getaways and travel tips in and around Belgium.

    38 members

  • Finance In Belgium

    Official

    🇧🇪 Belgium-wide

    All things related to Finance, Investments, Taxes etc.

    31 members

  • Buying/Selling/Renovating House/Appartments

    Official

    🇧🇪 Belgium-wide

    26 members

  • Sports Belgium

    Official

    🇧🇪 Belgium-wide

    Cricket, football, badminton and weekend pickup games across Belgium.

    24 members

  • OCI/PR/Belgium Citizens

    Official

    🇧🇪 Belgium-wide

    This group is for OCI card holders, PR holders and Belgium Citizens to discuss and share knowledge.

    17 members

Australia-wide

For members whose country is Australia. Expats in Australia is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in Australia

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇦🇺 Australia-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Australia.

    9 members

  • Australia Rooms & Flatmates

    Official

    🇦🇺 Australia-wide

    For Indians & expats in Australia finding a room, share house or rental: suburbs, rents, bonds and scams.

    1 memberGuide last reviewed 25 Oct 2026

  • Jobs in Australia

    Official

    🇦🇺 Australia-wide

    For Indians & expats in Australia looking for work: work rights, job boards, skills assessments and pay.

    1 memberGuide last reviewed 25 Oct 2026

  • Visas in Australia

    Official

    🇦🇺 Australia-wide

    For Indians & expats in Australia sorting out visas: skilled, student, partner, parent, PR, citizenship, OCI.

    1 memberGuide last reviewed 25 Oct 2026

Singapore-wide

For members whose country is Singapore. Expats in Singapore is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in Singapore

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇸🇬 Singapore-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Singapore.

    7 members

  • Jobs in Singapore

    Official

    🇸🇬 Singapore-wide

    Finding work, getting a pass and judging an offer, for Indians & expats in Singapore.

    1 memberGuide last reviewed 25 Oct 2026

  • Singapore Rooms & Flatmates

    Official

    🇸🇬 Singapore-wide

    Finding a room, a flatmate or a flat to rent, for Indians & expats in Singapore.

    1 memberGuide last reviewed 25 Oct 2026

  • Visas in Singapore

    Official

    🇸🇬 Singapore-wide

    Work passes, family passes, PR and Indian passport paperwork, for Indians & expats in Singapore.

    1 memberGuide last reviewed 25 Oct 2026

United Arab Emirates-wide

For members whose country is the United Arab Emirates. Expats in the United Arab Emirates is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in the United Arab Emirates

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates-wide

    For Indians and expats living in the United Arab Emirates.

    3 members

  • Jobs in the UAE

    Official

    🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates-wide

    Job hunting, work visas, salaries and recruitment scams, for Indians & expats in the UAE.

    1 memberGuide last reviewed 25 Oct 2026

  • UAE Rooms & Flatmates

    Official

    🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates-wide

    Rooms, bedspaces, flatshares and flats across the emirates, for Indians & expats in the UAE.

    1 memberGuide last reviewed 25 Oct 2026

  • Visas in the UAE

    Official

    🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates-wide

    Residence visas, Emirates ID, Golden, Green and family visas and passports, for Indians & expats in the UAE.

    1 memberGuide last reviewed 25 Oct 2026

United Kingdom-wide

For members whose country is the United Kingdom. Expats in the United Kingdom is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in the United Kingdom

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇬🇧 United Kingdom-wide

    For Indians and expats living in the United Kingdom.

    114 members

  • Jobs in the UK

    Official

    🇬🇧 United Kingdom-wide

    A place for Indians & expats in the UK to share what works in finding a job, sponsorship and fair pay.

    1 memberGuide last reviewed 25 Oct 2026

  • UK Rooms & Flatmates

    Official

    🇬🇧 United Kingdom-wide

    For Indians & expats in the UK looking for a room, a flatmate or a rented home, or offering one.

    1 memberGuide last reviewed 25 Oct 2026

  • Visas in the UK

    Official

    🇬🇧 United Kingdom-wide

    For Indians & expats in the UK working through visas, settlement, citizenship, passports and OCI.

    1 memberGuide last reviewed 25 Oct 2026

United States-wide

For members whose country is the United States. Expats in the United States is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in the United States

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇺🇸 United States-wide

    For Indians and expats living in the United States.

    55 members

  • USA Rooms & Roommates

    Official

    🇺🇸 United States-wide

    For Indians & expats in the US looking for a room, a roommate or a flat to rent, in any city.

    2 membersGuide last reviewed 25 Oct 2026

  • Jobs in the USA

    Official

    🇺🇸 United States-wide

    A group for Indians & expats in the US to compare notes on finding work, work visas, pay and layoffs.

    1 memberGuide last reviewed 25 Oct 2026

  • Visas in the USA

    Official

    🇺🇸 United States-wide

    For Indians & expats in the US sorting out visas and paperwork: work, student, H-4, visitor and green card.

    1 memberGuide last reviewed 25 Oct 2026

Austria-wide

For members whose country is Austria. Expats in Austria is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in Austria

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇦🇹 Austria-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Austria.

    2 members

Canada-wide

For members whose country is Canada. Expats in Canada is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in Canada

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇨🇦 Canada-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Canada.

    50 members

Estonia-wide

For members whose country is Estonia. Expats in Estonia is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in Estonia

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇪🇪 Estonia-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Estonia.

    2 members

Finland-wide

For members whose country is Finland. Expats in Finland is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in Finland

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇫🇮 Finland-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Finland.

    2 members

France-wide

For members whose country is France. Expats in France is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in France

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇫🇷 France-wide

    For Indians and expats living in France.

    11 members

Germany-wide

For members whose country is Germany. Expats in Germany is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in Germany

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇩🇪 Germany-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Germany.

    36 members

India-wide

For members whose country is India. Expats in India is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in India

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇮🇳 India-wide

    For Indians and expats living in India.

    26 members

Ireland-wide

For members whose country is Ireland. Expats in Ireland is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in Ireland

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇮🇪 Ireland-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Ireland.

    7 members

Israel-wide

For members whose country is Israel. Expats in Israel is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in Israel

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇮🇱 Israel-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Israel.

    2 members

Italy-wide

For members whose country is Italy. Expats in Italy is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in Italy

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇮🇹 Italy-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Italy.

    3 members

Jersey-wide

For members whose country is Jersey. Expats in Jersey is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in Jersey

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇯🇪 Jersey-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Jersey.

    2 members

Luxembourg-wide

For members whose country is Luxembourg. Expats in Luxembourg is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in Luxembourg

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇱🇺 Luxembourg-wide

    Everyone in Luxembourg in one room.

    9 members

Malaysia-wide

For members whose country is Malaysia. Expats in Malaysia is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in Malaysia

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇲🇾 Malaysia-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Malaysia.

    2 members

Netherlands-wide

For members whose country is the Netherlands. Expats in the Netherlands is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in the Netherlands

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇳🇱 Netherlands-wide

    Everyone in the Netherlands in one room.

    43 members

New Zealand-wide

For members whose country is New Zealand. Expats in New Zealand is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in New Zealand

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇳🇿 New Zealand-wide

    For Indians and expats living in New Zealand.

    8 members

Oman-wide

For members whose country is Oman. Expats in Oman is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in Oman

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇴🇲 Oman-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Oman.

    3 members

Pakistan-wide

For members whose country is Pakistan. Expats in Pakistan is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in Pakistan

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇵🇰 Pakistan-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Pakistan.

    2 members

Saudi Arabia-wide

For members whose country is Saudi Arabia. Expats in Saudi Arabia is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in Saudi Arabia

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Saudi Arabia.

    3 members

Thailand-wide

For members whose country is Thailand. Expats in Thailand is the country’s group — every member there is in it.

  • Expats in Thailand

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇹🇭 Thailand-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Thailand.

    2 members

Questions

Is there a WhatsApp group for Indians abroad about jobs & referrals?

Jobs & referrals is an official Namaste group, open to members in every country (10 members). Ask for and offer referrals, share openings and compare notes on moving jobs or countries. It works like a group chat without an invite link: open it on this page and join in the free app.

Is there a WhatsApp group for Indians abroad about NRI money & tax?

NRI money & tax is an official Namaste group, open to members in every country. NRE and NRO accounts, tax treaties, filing in India and abroad, property and investments back home. It works like a group chat without an invite link: open it on this page and join in the free app.

Is there a WhatsApp group for Indians abroad about parents: visits & care from abroad?

Parents: visits & care from abroad is an official Namaste group, open to members in every country. Bringing parents to visit — visas, insurance, long stays — and caring for parents in India from abroad. It works like a group chat without an invite link: open it on this page and join in the free app.

Is there a WhatsApp group for Indians abroad about layoff support?

Layoff support is an official Namaste group, open to members in every country. For Indians abroad who have lost a job, or fear they might. It works like a group chat without an invite link: open it on this page and join in the free app.

Is there a WhatsApp group for Indians abroad about OCI, passport & India paperwork?

OCI, passport & India paperwork is an official Namaste group, open to members in every country. OCI cards and re-issue, passport renewal, surrender certificates, VFS appointments and documents for India. It works like a group chat without an invite link: open it on this page and join in the free app.

Is there a WhatsApp group for Indians in Belgium?

Expats in Belgium is the country's group — every member in Belgium is in it. There are 9 country-wide groups for members who live in Belgium: Expats in Belgium, Driving License Help, Information Technology In Belgium, Freelancers, Travel Belgium, Finance In Belgium, Buying/Selling/Renovating House/Appartments, Sports Belgium and OCI/PR/Belgium Citizens. For a group in your own town, see the local groups.

Is there a WhatsApp group for Indians in Australia?

Expats in Australia is the country's group — every member in Australia is in it. There are 4 country-wide groups for members who live in Australia: Expats in Australia, Australia Rooms & Flatmates, Jobs in Australia and Visas in Australia. For a group in your own town, see the local groups.

Is there a WhatsApp group for Indians in Singapore?

Expats in Singapore is the country's group — every member in Singapore is in it. There are 4 country-wide groups for members who live in Singapore: Expats in Singapore, Jobs in Singapore, Singapore Rooms & Flatmates and Visas in Singapore. For a group in your own town, see the local groups.

Is there a WhatsApp group for Indians in United Arab Emirates?

Expats in the United Arab Emirates is the country's group — every member in the United Arab Emirates is in it. There are 4 country-wide groups for members who live in the United Arab Emirates: Expats in the United Arab Emirates, Jobs in the UAE, UAE Rooms & Flatmates and Visas in the UAE. For a group in your own town, see the local groups.

Why not just a WhatsApp group?

Invite links get forwarded far beyond the people they were meant for, and every member sees your phone number. These groups are moderated by the Namaste team, new members' first messages and any links or contact details are checked, and your phone number is never shown to other members.

Looking for people who live near you? Local Indian groups, town by town.