That’s why we did research and selected the top 12 countries, each of which falls under a certain title: the most popular country, the cheapest country, the best country to find a loyal wife, etc. And here, we’re going to present these top countries to you.
Quick answer — What is the best country to find a wife?
There are good countries, there are great countries, and there is the #1 best country for finding a foreign wife, and it’s Ukraine. It’s extremely popular for those interested in international relationships, it’s pretty cheap when it comes to the wedding cost, and it has tens of thousands of extremely beautiful, faithful, caring, and strong women who would love to date a foreign man.
Top 12 countries to find a wife in 2024
But it’s not only about Ukraine, we selected the top 12 countries based on different criteria for you:
- Ukraine — overall the best country to find a wife as a foreigner
- Japan — best Asian country to find a wife
- Colombia — best Latin country to find a wife
- Poland — best European Country to find a wife
- Ethiopia — best African country to find a wife
- New Zealand — the best safe and developed country to find a wife
- Belarus — best country to find a young wife
- Philippines — most popular country for mail order brides
- Thailand — best country to meet single ladies
- Vietnam — best country to find a loyal wife
- Ecuador — cheapest country to find a wife
- Malaysia — best country to find a virgin wife
1. Ukraine
Ukraine is not only one of the most popular countries to find a wife in Europe but also our #1 choice on this list. The thing is, Ukraine is perfect in every aspect:
- The wedding cost here is quite low, and the overall cost of living in Ukraine is also not that high, which makes it a great choice for you if you’re going to live in your wife’s country after the marriage.
- There are tens of thousands of real Ukrainian brides on international dating websites. In this country, being interested in meeting a foreign husband is not considered taboo, and both young Ukrainian women and their parents are generally ok with this concept.
- Ukrainian women are on another level, to be honest. Incredibly loyal to their husbands, very intelligent and strong, very interesting to talk to, and extremely beautiful, of course.
Right now, Ukraine is at war with Russia. Along with other difficulties and challenges, this also makes it very dangerous for foreigners to visit the country—but you won’t have to go there to meet a Ukrainian bride. Millions of them are in Poland, Germany, and other European countries.
2. Japan
Typically, the most popular mail order bride countries are underdeveloped—living in such conditions is a very important factor that makes local ladies look for a foreign partner. However, Japan is one of the most developed countries in the world, which means local women are not searching for American husbands because they want to move to a better country.
For some, it’s about having a very romantic notion of the United States; for others, it’s the belief that American men are more caring and marriage-minded than Japanese guys. But the reasons are not that important—what is actually important is that thousands of Japanese women in their 20s and 30s would love to build a serious relationship with an American man.
3. Colombia
South America is another popular region for international relationships, and among all those Latin countries, Colombia is definitely the #1 choice for you.
Colombian brides are hot and romantic, the country is very affordable to visit, and locals are very friendly and even flirty with foreigners. The latter means that it will be easier for you to date them, and it’s incredibly important when it comes to international relationships. Why?
Because in such a relationship, cultural and language barriers can lead to awkward silences and other undesirable things (like a woman feeling too shy on a first date). With Colombian brides, you don’t have to worry about that. There are some other things you’ll have to worry about (like their fiery personalities), but shyness and awkwardness are not among them.
4. Poland
Poland is definitely the #1 European country for finding a wife (excluding Ukraine, of course). First, it’s about the appearance of Polish women—they have that perfect Slavic look (most of them have light hair and blue or green eyes), and they know everything about makeup and fashionable clothing. Polish ladies are great communicators, very caring and loyal, and definitely relaxed and confident (like all Eastern Europeans).
In addition, Poland is a budget-friendly country for traveling or living, so finding a bride won’t be too expensive.
5. Ethiopia
When it comes to the African continent, Ethiopia is your #1 choice here. First of all, this country is pretty safe (especially when compared to other countries of the region), and locals are very friendly towards foreigners, so it’s not like you’ll have to break the ice when communicating with them.
Second, Ethiopian brides are just great for anyone looking for a family-centered soulmate. They are polite and kind, they have traditional and somewhat old-fashioned views on family roles, and, of course, they are very attractive (Ethiopian beauty is an exotic mix of East African, Middle Eastern, and even South Asian looks).
6. New Zealand
New Zealand is a safe and developed country with a great quality of life, fantastic landscapes, and incredibly loyal women. According to various surveys, New Zealand has one of the lowest infidelity rates in the world—it’s only 19% (in the United States, for example, it’s higher than 70%).
There are a few countries with lower infidelity rates, yes, but let’s be honest: Iceland and Greenland are not popular at all when it comes to international dating, and brides from New Zealand are more popular in this regard.
7. Belarus
If you’re searching for a girl in her 20s who would be genuinely interested in getting married, Belarus is the country you just can’t miss. The thing is, the average age of first marriage is increasing throughout the world, and Eastern Europe is not an exception, but in Belarus, the increase rate is among the lowest in the region—thus, the average age for brides at first marriage in this country is only 25.6 years.
This means you’ll find thousands of girls from Belarus in their early 20s on international dating sites—and they will not disappoint you because they are incredibly kind, pretty traditional, down-to-earth, and very attractive.
8. Philippines
There are a lot of popular Asian countries when it comes to international marriages, and this region is, in fact, the #1 region in the world regarding the number of K-1 visas (the ones brides get to enter the United States).
The Philippines, in turn, is by a wide margin the #1 most popular mail order bride country in the world—with almost 5,000 K-1 visas issued in 2022, the Philippines has more mail order brides than the whole of Europe or South America combined!
9. Thailand
According to our research, the country with the most singles on international dating sites is Thailand—94% of the female members from this country are single and looking for a new relationship. That’s not the only reason Thai women are worth dating, of course: they are very feminine, marriage-minded, fun and interesting to talk to, beautiful, and easy-going. On the other hand, they can be possessive and jealous sometimes, so you’ll have to forget about flirting with other women if you marry a Thai lady!
10. Vietnam
Yes, Vietnamese women are extremely loyal, too. There is a stereotype about Vietnamese people viewing extramarital relationships… Let’s say “differently.” But this stereotype is only half true. The point is, it’s their men who don’t think that adultery is a problem—what’s more, male infidelity in this country is considered “their nature,” which leads to extremely high adultery rates.
Vietnamese women, in turn, are much more traditional in this regard—a wife is traditionally expected to be loyal in Vietnamese culture, and they usually follow this tradition.
11. Ecuador
Traditionally, most mail order bride countries are not that expensive. Still, due to the cost of marriage and the fact a potential husband will need to have at least a few trips to his bride’s country, the final cost of a bride may be pretty high.
If you want to save money, Ecuador is the country you shouldn’t miss. The thing is, the range for the cost of the wedding ceremony is $4,500-$31,000 here, and $4,500 is probably the lowest we’ve seen when it comes to the cost of the wedding in different countries. What’s more, if you’re going to live in your bride’s country after the wedding, Ecuador is again worth consideration—it’s one of the cheapest countries in the world for expats!
12. Malaysia
If you want your wife to be a virgin, the chances are pretty high that you’ll find what you want in any of the countries mentioned above. Why? Well, because most of these countries are quite traditional, and in such countries, they still have old-fashioned views on sex before marriage and casual sex.
Still, the #1 country in this regard is Malaysia. This country has the highest concentration of virgins among adults 18-24 (84% of them), and the mean age at first sex in Malaysia is 23.7 years old, which is the highest result in the world!
Don’t waste your time on these counties
There are good and great countries for finding a wife, as we’ve said, and there are bad countries in this regard. Let’s take a look at the second one:
- Afghanistan. Afghanistan has never been a 100% safe country, but under Taliban rule, it became even more dangerous. Terrorist attacks, arbitrary arrests, risks of kidnapping and violence (especially against United States citizens), etc.: there are a lot of reasons not to travel to this country. What’s more, even if you somehow get there, the chances of finding and marrying a local woman will be incredibly low for you.
- Iran. Technically, Iran is safer than Afghanistan. But in fact, if you’re an American citizen, there’s no difference for you. You can be kidnapped or arrested here, and even if you are lucky enough to stay free and alive, it’s very hard to imagine an Iranian family that would let their daughter marry a man from the “Great Satan” (that’s how they call the US in Iran).
- Saudi Arabia. Again, technically, this is the safest country on this list—if you want to visit Riyadh or Medina, you don’t have to worry about being kidnapped or thrown into jail for nothing. But that’s where it stops. If you are not a Muslim, you won’t be able to marry a woman from this country, and even if you are (or if you’re ready to convert), it’s still highly unlikely that a potential bride will get permission from her father to get married.
Of course, this doesn’t mean it’s impossible to find a bride from, say, Saudi Arabia. This also doesn’t mean you should drop the idea of finding a bride from Iran if you’re really into this idea. This just means that in most cases, these countries are 100% not worth it—there are lots of safer places where you’ll find a wife more easily.
Which nationality makes the best wives?
How to choose the best woman to marry by country? Here, we’re going to talk about the top 3 best nationalities for marriage—we won’t talk about the cost of marriage here or how many women from a certain country use international dating sites; we’re only going to talk about the top nationalities to marry.
- Ukrainian wives are your #1 option, without any doubt. As we already mentioned, Ukrainian women are very loyal, incredibly beautiful, pretty traditional when it comes to their views on family roles, and very caring.
- Women from Colombia are worth marriage. They are very optimistic, fun, and down-to-earth. Colombian ladies are also quite religious, kind, and, of course, very attractive.
- Filipino ladies make great wives, too. They are soft, friendly, extremely beautiful, they have very strong family values, and are very respectful (but it’s not like they are too shy).
Of course, it’s not like you should focus on these three nationalities only—there are many more countries where you can find a beautiful, loyal, and kind wife. But if you don’t know where to start, these 3 are definitely worth looking at.
The main problems and difficulties that may arise when looking for a foreign wife
It’s not all sunshine and roses, even when we’re talking about having a relationship with someone from your city, not to mention international relationships. Here are the top 4 problems of long-distance dating you need to be aware of:
- Long-term relationships are difficult. Maintaining long-term relationships might be too difficult for some people, especially those who have never done it before. Being far away from someone you love may be difficult because of jealousy and lack of physical intimacy.
- It’s expensive. When you date someone in your city, you only pay for the dates, but when you date someone from the Philippines or Poland, you’ll have to pay for a flight, a hotel room, and other things. It’s possible to save money and spend less, but international dating will never be as affordable as dating someone near you.
- Cultural barriers might be a problem, too. People from different cultures may have different views on family, gender roles, etc. However, this can be overcome if you learn your partner’s culture and communicate with her about these differences.
There might be several difficulties, as you see. But the good news is that these difficulties are not impossible to overcome—it’s all about genuine communication and effort both you and your bride are ready to put into your relationship.
Conclusion
So, let’s talk about this again: Ukraine, China, and Colombia are the best countries for finding a wife right now. Women from these countries are different—Colombian ladies are, for example, more emotional, Chinese women are generally more calm, and Ukrainian girls do have slightly more “traditional” views on family roles.
However, they all are great for a serious relationship: not only incredibly attractive but also very faithful, respectful, caring, and very family-centered. They also speak English quite well, which solves one of the most common problems with international dating—the language barrier.
But it’s not only about these 3 countries. Such options as Ethiopia, Japan, Poland, and New Zealand are also 100% worth your attention if you’re searching for a loving and caring wife. One should not forget about the Philippines: there are more brides from this country than from any other continent, which surely means a lot.
Written byJohn Millerstone, Author
We decided to create this project because we’re tired of the situation in the industry. 10 years ago, there were like 40% good sites and 60% bad ones. Today, the ratio is more like 10% to 90%, and that’s not how I want it to be. I mean, it kills me that when an American man types “mail order brides” on Google, there is a 90% possibility that he won’t even find a good dating site, let alone find a bride. I want to change that.
Edited byPhilippe Berry, Contributing Editor
I'm going to tell you everything I know, mes amis. We'll spot online dating charlatans, test the dating sites together, and, of course, with me, you'll learn everything about traveling—I have had 33 trips since 2009, and I think traveling is the best part of online dating. I'll tell you how to save money, how to enjoy a trip, and how to have a good date in a foreign country. I know something about that, too!
