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Alhamdulialh. Best of luck to you and have a wonderful, safe trip. Please give us an update on how it was when you get back.

Is it possible to meet him in Tunisia and marry him there?

Don't lose hope. Insha Allah you will get to go soon. Any updates?

Thanks so much! You are very helpful. Do they ask about your parents or even get your parents involved in the immigration process? Sorry so many questions just going through my head now.

Hi thanks for the reply. I was thinking it's best to go for the k1 fiance visa. I heard the Algiers consulate is strict and tough. I don't think I could go through the rough process of the spouse visa. Do you suggest we get a lawyer? Of course I won't be starting the process without meeting him face to face first.

Also how do I keep records of our Skype chats and phone conversations? And how do you present that to the interviewer?

Thanks for the replies everyone. Well I am not rushing into marriage. I was just trying to get some idea on which is better: fiance visa or spouse visa? I have noticed from this site that many people are applying for the fiance one, especially for North African countries. Why is that so? Is it harder to get married there?

Anyway I will definitely be sure to document our relationship. I have many emails and chat logs to prove it. We have talked on the phone and video chatted alot so it's not just a chat based relation. But we are not in a rush to marry and taking our time.

I know people think long distance relationships don't work because you never get to see them much. But I think it is that distance that creates a strong bond. Absence really does make the heart grow fonder.

Hi everyone,

I met an Algerian man online in January. We met on a dating site called Muslims and we started out at friends but, in June he told me that he loves me and I felt the same. He is 29 and I will be 28 next month. Well he knows about my situation, I'm divorced and of course, not a virgin. He told me that it doesn't bother him at all by knowing this. He said he has never had a girlfriend or ever been in a romantic relationship. Me on the other hand, only had my one serious relationship and that of course was with my ex. My problem is that I don't know how to break this to my parents and to get them to agree on letting me marry him. What should I do? We love each other. I miss him so much and I miss him more each day.

I am also concerned about the trip to Algeria. He lives in a town called Tebessa. If I were to fly there, I have to take a flight to Algiers and another to his town. I don't care how long the journey is, I will do whatever to see my honey. I just don't know how I will go and how we can make it happen. I'm afraid to go alone and I don't think anyone will go with me.

Also, can we get married in Algeria? We are both Muslim, so can we do it without parents' permission? Do I need to show my divorce papers? If anyone can help, I would greatly appreciate it.