European Mail Order Brides: Who are These Women for Marriage?

Europe is the second most popular continent regarding mail order brides—in 2023, they got 2,642 K-1 visas issued to European citizens. Of course, most of these brides come from three countries: the United Kingdom, Russia, and Ukraine (456, 286, and 131, respectively), but this doesn’t mean that only these three countries are worth a visit if you’re into European brides. Let’s talk about European mail order brides in more detail.

Top sites to meet European brides

If you want to find a European wife, you need to find the best European mail order bride websites first. Here’s the top list of the most trusted websites with real women from all European countries:

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Interesting facts about European brides you should know

1. The total fertility rate in Europe is only 1.38 children per woman.
2. The average divorce rate in Europe is 1.6. However, in countries like Ukraine, the divorce rate is much higher (3.2 divorces per 1,000 population).
3. 45% of European women completed tertiary education compared to 32% of men.
4. In most European countries, women get married in their 30s—the highest mean age of women at first marriage is 34.8 in Sweden. However, in Eastern Europe, they get married much earlier: in Ukraine, for example, it's 24.9 years old.

Why are European women so popular in dating?

1. European wives are very different. There are approximately 385 million women in Europe, and women in different parts of the continent have lots of differences. In Southern Europe, for example, people are often emotional, flirty, and expressive, while in the North and some Slavic countries, they are usually calm and even reserved towards strangers.
2. Women in Eastern Europe tend to be more religious and hold more traditional views on family roles compared to women from the West.
3. They are beautiful! Women in France and Italy are well-known for their fashion sense, Slavic women are naturally attractive, and women in Nordic countries are exactly how you picture them—blonde, tall, and with blue eyes. 
4. They speak English, so you don’t have to worry about the language barrier. European countries such as the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Croatia, Portugal, Greece, Denmark, and Austria have the highest English proficiency in the world.

Success stories with European wives

Michael and Maria, Warsaw

When I first met Maria on that dating site, I thought she was a bot, really. I’ve never thought there are thousands of real mail order brides. I even signed up on that site just for fun, with no serious intentions. But 2 months later, here I am—in Warsaw, walking with Maria in the Masovian landscape park, drinking wine in a Panorama bar, and kissing her on that Poniatowski bridge (I still don't know how to spell it). We've just met, but I'm already in love, so I proposed to her a few days ago. And she said yes, of course, that’s why I’m so happy!

Steven and Bianca, Milan

So we met on a dating website 9 months ago, and we couldn’t meet in person for a long time because of my work and her university (she was preparing for her final exams at the University of Milan). But 1 month ago, we finally met, and I’ve never met a woman who understands me like she does. Even though we had some problems with the language barrier, it didn’t stop us—we visited literally every romantic place in Milan, from the Milan Cathedral to that hill in the Portello Park. That’s where I proposed to Bianca, and now, we’re waiting for her K-1 visa!

How much does a European mail order bride cost?

Now, let’s talk about the cost of mail order bride. How much will you need to pay? 

First, you’ll need to pay for the dating site. They all have a credit-based system, so there are no monthly subscriptions anymore. What we know is that most men spend around 15–20 minutes per day chatting, and if you’re going to chat for 15 minutes every day during a month, you’ll pay around $180-$200 for it.

Then, you’ll need to meet your bride in person. Typically, men spend at least 1 week in their bride’s country—here’s how much you’ll pay for it in the top 3 European countries (UK, Poland, Italy). We didn’t include Ukraine here because it’s too dangerous, but you can easily meet your Ukrainian bride in Poland.

1. Flight from NYC—around $400, no matter the country
2. Hotel room—$1,000 for a week in London, $350 in Warsaw, $600 in Rome
3. Food, transportation, dates—$1,000 in London, $500 in Warsaw, $1,000 in Rome
4. Total—$2,400 in London, $1,250 in Warsaw, $2,000 in Rome

As for the K-1 visa, it doesn’t matter what country we’re talking about, the price is always the same: it’s around $2,600 ($675 for the visa petition, $265 for the visa application, $200 for the medical exam, and $1,440 for the green card).

So, the total cost is:

1. $200 for online dating
2. From $1,250 to $2,400 for a 1-week trip, depending on the country
3. $2,600 for the visa
4. Total—$4,050-$5,200

Tips for a successful relationship with a European wife 

1. European brides are unique, and they do not like to be stereotyped. Some of them may take it with humor, while others might be offended. Avoid using stereotypes, and you’ll be fine. 
2. Be respectful. Some of them are very independent and know everything about gender equality, like Scandinavian women; others are more traditional and religious, like Polish ladies. But they all want to be treated with respect.
3. Learn their language. It’s always a great idea, that’s how you’ll show that you respect their country and their culture. And it’s always fun when you say some of those phrases on a date.

Bottom line

European women are great. Whether you’re interested in Scandinavian girls, South European ladies, or Ukrainian women for marriage, you won’t be disappointed—they make great wives, they are beautiful, and they typically have more traditional values than American ladies.

Nancy Salzman

Author and Expert

Nancy Salzman is the president and co-founder of Executive Success Programs, an organization dedicated to personal growth, professional development and rproviding elationship advice. Her deep knowledge of human potential now shapes her insights into modern relationships, communication, and international dating. Nancy brings a unique psychological lens to help individuals form deeper, more authentic connections.