Nowadays, people usually date online and immigrants or other foreigners like me, want to make sure they have the platform to date others. You may be an immigrant looking to date someone from his/her home country or you may be a U.S. citizen looking to date someone from another country; there are plenty of dating apps and websites out there for you to choose from.
Although many of these websites aren’t solely for immigrants or international dating, there are some features they have that can help you in your pursuit of love. We’ve picked apps and websites that are free trial-based so you can check them out and see if it’s right for you before spending money on it.
1. Hinge
Hinge is a long-term relationship dating app. “Designed to be deleted,” is the company’s tagline, and they’re geared towards connecting users with enduring connections. Hinge invites you to post about your family, your religion, your schooling, and your habits to connect you with compatible matches. In addition to that, Hinge has an ethnicity preference function for immigrants, where people of color can connect with someone who is culturally similar to them. It’s ideal for anybody searching for a connection.
2. Bumble
Bumble is definitely for you if you are a woman who loves to be the lead in dating. The women set up the conversation on this app and their partner has 24 hours to reply. Also, Bumble does not stop at dating, they have two more functions as well: Bumble Bizz to find a professional network and Bumble BFF to make new friends. Bumble also has Travel Mode where you can change locations and meet new people in other cities before or while traveling. This is ideal if you need to grow your dating database worldwide.
3. Color Dating App
Color Dating App is for you if you want to find somebody of a similar racial or ethnic background. It’s a site that caters to people who share cultural similarities and likes so it is convenient for an immigrant or a strong cultural match to find a suitable match. You can use it for free and it has premium functions such as unlimited likes and a way to see who’s liked you, which costs a bit of money.
4. Match
One of the oldest dating sites, Match has a deep search algorithm that can find compatible people for you. In 24 nations, it’s perfect for immigrants in the U.S. who are looking for love or US residents looking to meet someone abroad. Match is a free app to sign up for but its premium options (the ability to send and receive messages) can make your journey more rewarding and help you make connections.
5. Tinder
If you are looking for a date or connections on the go, with no pressure of long-term relationships, then Tinder is a hot favorite. This app is in more than 190 countries and it doesn’t filter by factors such as height, race, or religion, which allows for more flexibility to find a wider range of individuals. And with Tinder Passport you can even match with singles around the world. Tinder is free but you can upgrade for paid plans.
6. Zoosk
Zoosk: Zoosk is a famous dating app that’s available in more than 80 countries and 25 languages. It’s an app and a website, so there are multiple platforms to connect. Zoosk’s algorithm learns from your habits and tailors your dating experience to you based on which profiles you visit, and what you text them. It is basically how the more you utilize the app, the better it will be at matching you. The app is free but if you have the premium plan, you can message unlimited, so you can stay in touch.
7. InternationalCupid
If you’re more interested in dating outside the country then there’s InternationalCupid for you. This is a site designed to meet people from all around the world although most of its visitors are located in the United States and Europe. For those of you who are an immigrant looking for your native-born person or would like to meet a stranger, then InternationalCupid is a perfect place. The rudimentary functions are offered for free but you can get more communication options and search capabilities as a premium member.
8. eHarmony
For those of you seeking an extremely compatible partner, eHarmony’s algorithm will match you to compatible matches. It has millions of members across the United States and 200+ nations so this one is an excellent option for anyone who is looking to establish foreign relationships. You have your own guided messaging option from eHarmony to get to know them and start a conversation. You can join for free, but you will need to pay for extra features and granular matches.
Whether you’re looking for a serious relationship or just a random date, there’s an app or website for every single individual, including immigrants and those who want to date overseas. All of these platforms described above have some options to match you with individuals from the same background, likes, and interests.
Before you go to a site, decide on what kind of relationship you’re looking for and the type of connection you’re looking for. Some of these platforms provide free trials, so don’t pass them up on those to check it out and see which works for you.
