Snapchat has grown past social media, where you only share snaps with people you know. It is a place where you can make new friends using the Snap Map to add friends from all over the world. This works irrespective of your location, and of course, you can add a USA friend on Snapchat using this method.
Perhaps you will soon be relocating to the US and wish to make a few friends before making that big move. Snapchat is probably one of the best platforms to help you make friends in a new location. The Map helps narrow down your search to a particular region. However, while you can add or subscribe to anyone on Snapchat, the person needs to accept your request before you can send them messages.
Nevertheless, you can always try, as this method has been used by friends from around the world. Below, I will explain how you can add a USA friend on Snapchat using the app’s built-in Map.
Why add foreign friends on Snapchat?
There are many reasons people are looking to find friends from another country. Perhaps they plan on moving to the country and want to learn how people there behave. It is always difficult to settle in a new environment, and having friends there will facilitate settling in a new region. Also, some people want to learn about new cultures, and since Snapchat is where you can meet people from different backgrounds, it makes sense why people use the platform to find foreign friends.Â
- Immigration: Having friends in the country to plan to migrate to is essential. This will help you find your feet faster in a new country as you will have people to show you around. It will be easy to learn about places you go for shopping and get local foods.
- New cultures: Culture differs from different countries. That’s what makes the world special, and every day, people try to learn new ones. Snapchat will help you to learn new ways of doing things when you make new friends from different regions.Â
- Friends: Perhaps what Snapchat is for. However, you can make new ones from different parts of the world. Using the Snap Map, you can explore the world from the comfort of your home.Â
How to add a USA friend on Snapchat
Adding friends on Snapchat is the same process. Whether you wish to add a US or UK friend, you will follow the same procedure. Unfortunately, the individual has to accept your request before you both become friends on the platform. Otherwise, you will only see their Snaps as people you are subscribed to on the platform.


- Launch the Snapchat app and tap on the Map icon at the bottom left
- Zoom in on the Map to where the US is located and tap on it
- You will start seeing Snaps from people that live in the US.Â
- Unfortunately, there is no way to know the particular state these people stay. You just have to add them like that.
- When you see someone, you want to add, tap on their name to open their profileÂ
- Click add to send them a friend requestÂ
- Now, you have to wait for the person to accept you. Otherwise, you will only see their future snaps but cannot message them.
Conclusion
To add a USA friend on Snapchat is easy, but the same cannot be said about them accepting you. The platform is mostly for people who already know each other, but you can still make new friends there. I suggest you have a picture or video of yourself on your profile before adding foreign friends on Snapchat.
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