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How to Make WhatsApp International Calls for Free
Using this article, I intend to teach you how to make international WhatsApp calls at no cost to you whether you are home or in other countries abroad. You can use these methods on both iPhones and Androids.
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Thanks to WhatsApp you can call friends and relatives anywhere in the world (nearly anywhere) for free.
Doing this is very simple and does not require any computer skills. All you will have to do is follow the directions provided in this guide and spare me 2 minutes of your time.
Ready?
Great, enough chit-chat, let’s get started!
In short:
- To make an international WhatsApp call, open WhatsApp > than select the contact you want to call > next choose either the phone icon or the video icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
- WhatsApp international calls are always free via Wi-Fi. Depending on your cellular plan, you may incur international charges for using cellular data on WhatsApp.
- If you are in a foreign country, I recommend turning off roaming and using only Wi-Fi, so you won’t run into extra charges.
How to make an international call on WhatsApp
Regardless of whether you have an iPhone or an Android follow these simple directions:
- Open WhatsApp mobile app
- Head to the Calls section and type in the name of the contact you want to call in in the search bar
- Click the phone icon to call or the camera icon to video call
That’s it!
As you can see it’s not complicated.
While we’re at it I’ll also show you how to make WhatsApp international calls on WhatsApp Desktop app.
This might come in handy, for example, if you are in an airport or hotel room and you are connected to wi-fi via your laptop.
Note: I would like to set one thing straight – when I mention WhatsApp Desktop, I am not speaking of WhatsApp Web.
They are two different things. Unfortunately, as of today you cannot make international calls or video calls via WhatsApp Web.
Follow these steps:
- Open the WhatsApp Desktop App from your laptop (you can download it from here if you don’t have it)
- Select the contact you want to call
- In the top right-hand corner, you’ll see phone and video icons. Click on the one you want to use
Done! Enjoy your call 😄
Everything you need to know to make WhatsApp international voice and video calls abroad or at home
When I speak of international calls, I mean both calling from your country to a different one and making calls back to your home country while you are traveling the world.
Below you can get introduced to everything you need to do to accomplish this.
Does WhatsApp charge for international calls?
As you are likely the same as everyone else, you want to know how this affects your pocketbook.
Fortunately for you, it doesn’t.
WhatsApp international calls cost nothing.
WhatsApp uses your phone’s internet connection (ex: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G, EDGE, or Wi-Fi) to send/receive messages and to make any phone calls.
What this means is, you are not paying for messages or phone calls.
As long as you do not reach a point where you have reached your data limits, you can use cellular mobile networks or available Wi-Fi to talk around the world. Your carrier does not charge extra for the use of WhatsApp.
Now that you know you are not having to shell out any money, let’s talk about what you need to do to make international calls through the app.
Frankie’s Take:
You do not have to pay a dime to make calls on WhatsApp or receive messages. You just pay your regular bill to access data on the phone as you normally do, no extra charges or strings attached.
What is needed to make international WhatsApp calls?
Now that you are breathing a sigh of relief that your money is safe, you might be thinking: What do I need to make international calls?
In truth you do need things – three of them in fact.
- You need an active internet connection via mobile networks (5G/4G/3G/2G/EDGE) or Wi-Fi
- Have the number you wish to dial stored in your phone’s contact list (if an international number, it must have the appropriate country code)
- The recipient of the call must have WhatsApp installed on their phone (but you can invite them if they do not have it).
If you meet all of the above requirements, it is going to be very easy to make international calls using the app. It works the same whether you are home or somewhere else in the world using both domestic and international numbers.
Below you can see a video breaking down the process for you so that you are completely confident in what to do.
Once you watch the video, you should have a pretty good idea of what to do. If you are still struggling, you can check out a step-by-step guide to making phone calls with WhatsApp.
If you are attempting to call anyone in another country, make sure their number is stored appropriately in your phone.
I can explain the importance of this and how to do it in the upcoming paragraphs.
Frankie’s Take:
There is literally no difference calling domestic or international numbers from your living room or halfway around the world. The calls follow the exact same process and use the same data streams to connect.
Adding international numbers on WhatsApp
There is no other way to call numbers from your home country and add them to your contacts than what you have always done. This should be second nature to a seasoned WhatsApp user.
International numbers are a little more complicated.
It is not rocket science to add people from another country to your contacts. The real trick is making sure that the number you are adding has the proper format.
What the heck does that mean? I will tell you.
You do know that every country in the world has its own respective country code, right? You have to add this code before the phone number you are adding of your new international contact.
EXAMPLE: Let’s say you have a friend Mark in the UK, and you need to save his phone number to your WhatsApp contacts. England’s country code (+44) must get added before Mark’s number in your contacts to ensure the call gets directed to the right place.
It is vital that you remember to add the code for the respective country, otherwise you are going to connect with someone – just likely not Mark.
So how do you figure out what code belongs to what country?
Sure, you could ask your hypothetical buddy Mark, but you could also use the infinite knowledge of the Google search engine.
Or you can use this link to check out the WhatsApp country code list. This site has all the codes for every country across the globe.
Need to call someone in your home country from abroad?
You do not need to add a country code.
For example, if you are American and you are calling a number in the United States, you do not need to add prefixes necessary for international numbers.
Here is an important bit of knowledge, though.
You might just want to get in the habit of saving all of the numbers that you add to WhatsApp with the appropriate country code to avoid potential problems.
We all have seen how WhatsApp can play some games on you from time to time, so to avoid any potential hiccups in calling, add your contacts with the country codes too.
Frankie’s Take:
When you are adding an international number, you have to start with a “+” sign. This comes before any numbers get entered. You then add the country code after this icon.
WhatsApp isn’t working in a specific country – What do I do?
You might find that certain areas of the world can make it challenging to use this app to reach out to someone back home or reaching someone in one of these areas.
Why would that happen?
Surprisingly enough, there are countries that have actually banned the use of WhatsApp.
This might happen for several reasons, but it often mostly revolves around the end-to-end encryption.
WhatsApp uses this security measure to protect the privacy of users and prevent law enforcement and government entities from spying on its citizens.
While bans might not happen all over the world, you can expect them in areas like Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa and South America where rulers do not want citizens to have too much privacy.
A list might change regularly to accommodate new laws and regulations, but currently here are some areas where WhatsApp is prohibited:
- China
- North Korea
- Cuba
- Iran
- Syria
- Qatar
- UAE (only blocks voice and video calling)
If you are traveling to these areas, you are not out of options. There are two things that you can do to get the service running right:
- Subscribe to a VPN Service
- Use Different Apps to Make Phone Calls
Below I delve a little into each of these potential solutions.
Frankie’s Take:
It should go without saying that if you are trying to reach someone living in these areas of the world, they should also be employing one of these mentioned methods to work around a WhatsApp ban.
1. What is a VPN and how can it help with international WhatsApp use?
Allow me to begin by providing simple terms to describe a VPN.
VPN, or Virtual Private Network, encrypts your internet traffic to better protect your identity online.
To put it plainly, you are signing into a private network which allows you to become invisible to unauthorized spying. It also masks your actual location, which makes it appear that you are logged in from somewhere else in the world.
Let’s use the example of being in China. You can connect through VPN to an American network and WhatsApp believes you are in the United States and work as it was designed to. You can watch the video I have included below to get a better idea of how this works.
So, the question now is: where do you find one?
There are many services available online, some even for free. While this might be a tempting term, the free service is so unreliable and chaotic that it might give you a nervous breakdown to use it.
I am sure you would prefer not to waste considerable time hunting for the best VPN out there.
Paid services are not expensive and offer a better interface.
I personally recommend and use NordVPN for the value and its reliability when I need it. I would say it’s the best, but Google has dozens of reputable companies you can choose among.
Frankie’s Take:
When you are traveling the world, it is wise to use a VPN service. Not only can you make easier international calls, but you can more readily access streaming websites, news, and personal accounts.
2. Other apps that allow international calling for free
When you travel to areas where WhatsApp has gotten banned, and you do not have a VPN service, you have no other choice but to explore other apps.
It is also possible to opt for an online service to make regular calls as you want.
If you are curious about what apps allow free international calls like WhatsApp can, surprisingly there are several.
Some of the most popular include:
- Viber
- Skype
- Facebook Messenger
It is recommended to acquire these apps before you leave for your journey and ensure that your favorite contacts have done the same.
I have already written a long article all about all the best apps to make international phone calls, so if you want to learn all of the available methods, it is now accessible. Check it out.
Frankie’s Take:
I would always recommend using a VPN while abroad so that you can access your streaming services, social media, and make phone calls – but most importantly protect your privacy. You can also benefit from some of the secondary apps to work around WhatsApp bans.
What are the drawbacks to WhatsApp for international calling?
No matter how great I can tell you that WhatsApp might be for calling internationally, this service isn’t without its cons.
By my estimations, there are three potential drawbacks.
I will go over each of these individually.
1. Higher data usage on inadequate roaming packages
As you learned earlier, there are no direct fees for international and domestic video and voice calls through WhatsApp. You owe the app developers and its service nothing.
What you might owe, however, is the provider of the internet services that you use. If you are not on Wi-Fi, you are utilizing data in your cell plan which can eat up this available allotment.
But how much data can you expect to use making calls?
Voice conversations consume 500-600 kb of data per minute, or 30-35 MB an hour. Audio calls alone might not seem like much when you are calling from your own country. It is the international calls that you make abroad where you might get stuck with a higher bill.
If you are calling with a data roaming package (which is usually very skimpy) you must pay close attention not to exceed your limit.
If you go over, the bill is going to be expensive at the end of the month.
This is even more so if you are intending to make video calls through WhatsApp.
With video calling, as you might suspect, the data consumption increases exponentially. Transmitting both audio and video signals over a mobile network uses 2-3 MB per minute, or nearly 200 MB an hour.
EXAMPLE: If you have a plan that only offers 1 GB of data, you have about 5 hours of video call that you can make before you are over.
The moral of this story is if you intend to use a roaming mobile data package for WhatsApp calling, you have to check with your provider to learn the full information about how much data is available.
Don’t just shrug off this advice. I have known many people who have paid excessive bills after underestimating data consumption.
Frankie’s Take:
If I am traveling the world, I schedule phone calls for the evening hours when I am back at my hotel and likely on a Wi-Fi connection.
You can also seek out cafeterias and other public venues offering free Wi-Fi to save your data.
2. You cannot call numbers not directly linked to WhatsApp
You cannot use WhatsApp to dial landlines or other numbers like you would normally use your smartphone to handle.
This can be a nuisance if you are wanting to contact a business or company in another country – because they usually only offer a landline or mobile number for contacts.
That can be a pain.
So now you have no choice but to pay the exorbitant long-distance fees unless you can find a reliable alternative for making cheap international calls online.
Frankie’s Take:
In the cases where you are wanting to contact businesses, a landline, or make other regular phone calls, you can avoid spending tons of money by using one of these online services to make phone calls at cheaper rates.
Conclusion
I think I have said enough about the things you need to make international WhatsApp calls for free without any surprises.
Here are some of the important takeaways from the reading:
- International calls in WhatsApp are free
- You need to save foreign contacts with their respective country code
- WhatsApp is banned in certain countries, use a VPN to work around this
I have also detailed a few of the potential problems that you could encounter when using WhatsApp for international calling. That is something that you should check out if you just skimmed through it.
You can find other fantastic WhatsApp tricks in this guide: fantastic WhatsApp tricks and tips you should know.
That’s all I have for you in this installment. If you want to know more or share some comments on the subject, you can always reach me through the comment box below.
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As always, a hug for you.
Frankie Caruso
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Want to make international WhatsApp calls? Here's all you need to know
International calls can be costly, so if you have any close friends or family members abroad, you are already one of them who spends a lot to hear the voices of people you miss often.
Here, WhatsApp comes to the rescue because it allows us to make voice and video calls over the internet for absolutely free, but it also comes with a twist. Let’s have a look at all that you need to know to make the most of the WhatsApp international calls.
Want to make international WhatsApp calls? Here’s all you need to know
With over 2.0 billion monthly users around the world, WhatsApp, the most used messenger app, connects us to anyone and everyone who uses the app from anywhere in this world. One needs to have an active internet connection (Wi-Fi/mobile data) in order to use WhatsApp.
How to make a WhatsApp voice call
Make sure you are connected to the internet through wi-fi or mobile data. Open WhatsApp > Tap on the contact thread or open it from the Search menu > Tap the Call button. Yes, it’s that simple to make a voice/video call to your friend who is over 1000 miles away from you.
Related: How to create a WhatsApp chat with yourself
How to make a WhatsApp video call
Making a video call through WhatsApp is similar to making a voice call.
Open WhatsApp > Select the contact and open it > Tap the Video button on the top.
You need to have a good internet connection to make a video call. Though, if you are not impressed with the quality of WhatsApp’s video calls, you may take a look at Google Duo.
How to make a WhatsApp Group call
While you are allowed to make video and voice calls through WhatsApp, there is one more important feature which WhatsApp supports. i.e., Group/conference call. Create a group or open the group you are already in > Click the Phone+ icon on the top right of the group > Add the contacts one by one > Click the voice call or video call button. Group calls can have a maximum of four people, so you can add as many as three people into the call.
Related: How to save notes on WhatsApp
Can you make a WhatsApp call to anyone in the world
Here comes the hard truth. WhatsApp allows you to call anyone in the world but not to those living in China, North Korea, Cuba, Iran, Syria, and the UAE due to privacy, security and local reasons of the respective country.
Some of the common reasons are as follows; China and UAE have their own personal reason like the promotion of their own telecommunication service providers and strong firewall encryption features which restricts VoIP feature. Cuba, Iran, and Syria have their own security and privacy concerns when it comes to how WhatsApp uses data.
Related: How to schedule a WhatsApp message
Can you make WhatsApp calls despite the ban
These restrictions don’t mean a full ban on WhatsApp, as only calls are not allowed. These countries ban a variety of VoIP apps and allow fewer apps to promote the growth of local companies. The Government of these countries may allow WhatsApp calls in the future but nothing is set in stone.
However, with the use of VPN, you can work your way around it. The user residing in the country where it is banned has to connect to an IP address of the country where WhatsApp not banned. Here’s how: Download a VPN app from Play Store, open it, and then select any of the countries where WhatsApp calling is not banned.
Tap the Home button on your phone to leave the VPN app running in the background, and then open WhatsApp. Make a call now, it should work.
Do you need any help with making international calls using WhatsApp? Let us know in the comments bow below.
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H The private reserves of South Africa are a crowd-free safari, luxurious lodges decorated in a classic safari style, excellent service, gourmet cuisine, SPA, attentive attitude to guests and absolutely wild nature around.
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SOUTH AFRICA BEAUTY AND HOLIDAYS IN ZANZIBAR
- SOUTH AFRICA - ZIMBABWE - BOTSWANA - TANZANIA
Choosing a tour to Africa for the first time, of course, it is easy to get confused - there are so many unknowns.
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ECO-TOUR TO SOUTH AFRICA: FROM THE WATERFALL TO THE COAST OF THE INDIAN OCEAN
- South Africa - Zambia
For those who love nature and want to be closer to it, we offer a program with ...
Isimangaliso Water District
National park and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This unique ecosystem supports the biodiversity of natural wealth and is therefore very important for our planet. The park includes 280 km of coastline and coastal waters, which makes it possible to see elephants with rhinos and whale sharks in one safari. It is also interesting to see the Santa Lucia Estuary within the boundaries of the park, along which cruises are organized.
Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Nature Reserve
Approximately 2.5 hours from Durban is one of the oldest nature reserves Umfolozi. Its hilly territory is home to a huge population of rhinos, herds of elephants and buffaloes. Ungulates are hunted by lions and leopards. But on a safari you will see shy nyala antelopes, graceful giraffes and photogenic zebras. There are also cheetahs, forest pigs, hyenas, the largest antelopes and many other various animals, birds and reptiles.
Addo Elephant National Park (Gardens Road).
The park was opened in 1931, then there were 16 elephants, today there are 550! The area has also expanded to almost half a million acres, stretching from the arid Karoo Plateau in the north to an oceanfront marine reserve where the largest colony of Cape cormorants and African penguins live and breed in the south. In Addo Park you can see not only elephants, but also most African mammals, including lions, buffaloes, black rhinos, leopards and zebras.
Shamwari Reserve (Garden Road)
This is one of the most famous parks, offering luxurious lodges for its guests, among whom were royalty, as well as many Hollywood celebrities. John Travolta loves to fly here in his plane and watch giant eagles soar in the clear blue sky. In this malaria-free park, you can see all the Big Arfican Five and a huge number of other animals and birds.
Pilanesberg National Park
The nearest big five park to Johannesburg, very popular due to its easy accessibility, beautiful nature, lack of malaria, the presence of the most interesting African mammals and developed infrastructure. On the territory of the park there are several lodges of different price categories and levels. The park is located in an ancient crater of an extinct volcano, which is noticeable by the characteristic landscape and rings of stones scattered in places.
Madikwe Nature Reserve
One of the most beautiful parks in South Africa, unfairly rarely visited by tourists. This park has an impressively successful history of African wildlife conservation. In 1991, here, on the border with Botswana, there were only 740 square kilometers. territories received for the reserve from private ranches, which were unprofitable due to barren land.
Today it is a land where 60 species of mammals live freely, including the Big Five.
TIGERS IN THE WILD South Africa
If you are a Big Cat lover, or a photographer, or you want to see white tigers in the wild (not found anywhere else in the world), maybe you want to try a night vision safari for the nocturnal inhabitants of the Karoo semi-desert, or you are just looking for unique experiences - then Tiger Canyon will not disappoint you!
Z here everything is permeated with the magical energy of tigers. This is probably the only place in the world where you can see a lot of them, close, fast, without dust and without crowds. Tiger Canyon is a vast expanse, surreal landscapes, fantastic sunsets and endless starry sky. In addition to tigers, you can see cheetahs, rare antelopes, servals and secretive nocturnal creatures, including the ardwark and the earthwolf.
TIGER CANYON TOUR - ANOTHER SAFARI
3 days
- South Africa
- 1696 USD
VIP TOUR TO SOUTH AFRICA: CAPE TOWN AND UNIQUE SAFARI, TIGER CANYON AND LONDOLOSI
10 days
- South Africa
- on request
- Cape Town 3 nights - Tiger Canyon 2 nights - Johannesburg 1 night - Kruger Park Safari, Londolozi 3 nights
UNIQUE JOURNEY IN SOUTH AFRICA
12 days
- South Africa
- on request
- Cape Town 3 nights - Green Kalahari, Tutwa 3 nights - Cape Town 1 night - Bloemfonteien 1 night - Tiger Canyon 2 nights - Johannesburg 1 night
GREEN KALAHARI ON THE ORANGE RIVER
P why is it interesting: Travel away from the mainstream.
A safari like no other, new experiences for those who have seen the classic reserves and the entire African Five. Fishing world-class (fly fishing). Combination of safari and river adventures. Leopard Protection Project. An excellent opportunity to observe rare nocturnal animals. Boat picnic and bird watching. Paradise for hiking in untouched nature.
TOUR TO SOUTH AFRICA: MOON LANDSCAPES ON THE ORANGE RIVER
4 days
- South Africa
- on request
SAFARI TOUR: GREEN KALAHARI, KRUGER PARK AND GREAT CAPE TOWN
10 days
- South Africa
- on request
- Kruger Park 3 nights Cape Town 3 nights Kalahari Green 3 nights
WONDERS OF SOUTH AFRICA: SAFARI, VICTORIA FALLS AND THE GREEN KALAHARI
11 days
- South Africa, Zimbabwe
- on request
- Victoria Falls - Kruger Park - Cape Town - Green Kalahari
WHAT KALAGADI HIDES
Visa, flight, security, useful information
Visa
From March 31, 2017, holders of Russian general foreign passports do not need a visa to South Africa for leisure trips, as well as business trips for a period of stay not exceeding 90 days.
For minor children, you need to take a birth certificate with a translation on a trip.
Time
One hour behind Moscow.
Money
The currency of South Africa is the rand, denoted by the symbol R. There are 100 cents in 1 rand. The exchange rate to the dollar is approximately 15-16 rand, to the ruble approximately one to five.
South Africa accepts most international credit cards such as MasterCard, Visa, and others. ATMs of most banks operate around the clock. Cards are also accepted in hotels and shops.
Language
11 languages are approved as state languages, mainly African dialects and English being the most used.
Flight
Flights to South Africa are provided by many airlines. Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from Russia to South Africa yet, so you need to fly with a transfer.
Departure can be planned for any day, since most airlines operate daily from Moscow, St. Petersburg, and from several regions of Russia. The flight, taking into account the connection, takes about 12-14 hours. The most popular airlines in this direction: Emirates, via Dubai, Turkish Airlines, via Istanbul, Etihad, via Abu Dhabi, Qatar Airways, via Doha, Ethiopian Airways, via Addis Ababa, there are also flights through Europe on flights of Aeroflot, British Airways , Lufthansa and others, together with the national carrier of South Africa - South African Airways.
Arrival and departure is carried out at one of the three international airports in South Africa: O.R. Tambo in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town, Durban King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
The average cost of a flight from Moscow is about 500 euros, round-trip, including taxes. During the high season (for example, New Year's holidays), the cost is much higher, so it is wise to book a flight in advance.
Due to the well-developed network of flights, South Africa is very convenient to combine with other African countries. For example, from Johannesburg, Cape Town there are flights to Mauritius, Seychelles, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Madagascar, as well as Kenya and Tanzania.
Health and safety
No special vaccinations are required to visit South Africa. If you are traveling to certain parts of Mpumalanga or combined with visits to neighboring countries (Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique), consult a specialist for malaria prevention (topical repellents or tablets).
The South African sun has high ultraviolet levels. It is recommended to use sunscreen with a protection level of 15 or higher, use sunglasses and wear a hat.
In terms of personal safety when visiting tourist places, everything is fine. The country is developing dynamically and rumors about rampant crime are clearly exaggerated and elephants do not walk the streets.
