The Passport Bro Dictionary

New to the community? Here's your guide to common terms and phrases.

Essential Terms

Passport Bro (PPB)

A man who travels internationally to date, find relationships, or marriage outside his home country.

Passport Sis

Female equivalent of a passport bro.

90-Day Fiancé

Reference to both the visa type and the TV show. Often used ironically.

Geomaxxing

Maximizing your dating potential by relocating to countries where you have advantages.

The Wall

Age at which dating becomes significantly harder (controversial term).

Hypergamy

The practice of dating/marrying "up" in social or economic status.

SMV (Sexual Market Value)

Your perceived value in the dating market (use with caution).

Traditional/Trad

Referring to traditional gender roles and values.

Western Women (WW)

Women from USA, Canada, UK, Australia, etc.

Visa Run

Leaving a country to reset tourist visa status.

Regional Abbreviations

SEA

Southeast Asia

Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, etc.

LATAM

Latin America

Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, etc.

EE

Eastern Europe

Poland, Ukraine, Romania, etc.

Reddit Community Rules

From r/thepassportbros:

  • No sex tourism content
  • No hate toward any gender
  • No doxxing or posting uncensored photos
  • Constructive criticism welcome

Cultural Sensitivity

Remember: These terms are for understanding community discussions. Always approach dating and relationships with respect, regardless of location.

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