Passport bro

Passport bro is a neologism coined to describe Western men who travel abroad for the purpose of dating or marrying women from a foreign country. The term became popularized through TikTok, where passport bros create content depicting their lifestyles. Passport bros have both been described as sex tourists or people looking for marriage abroad.

Men deemed passport bros may describe themselves as digital nomads that travel to other countries to enjoy increased purchasing power and have reduced living expenses that make it more affordable to raise a family on a single income. Many of these men believe that foreign women are more likely to have traditional values, perceive the men as rich, and enjoy showing them their local city.

In 2023, Business Insider interviewed a popular TikTok creator, Austin Abeyta, who identified with the passport bro label. He described foreign women as more open-minded and the experience of dating them as more exciting. Abeyta also believed that cultural perceptions surrounding passport bros are inaccurate since many men living abroad have successful careers and could find a partner from the US if they wanted one.

In 2024, Refinery29 published a piece about passport bros in Latin American countries, interviewing women about their experiences, who said passport bros believe in ethnic stereotypes, objectify women, and sexually harass them.

Quotes

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«A ‘passport bro’ is a man who is done. Done with entitled, unthankful, high miled women in the West who demand provider status but have nothing to offer except entitlement and an OnlyFans link.»

See also

• Expatriate