Dear colleagues, can an alien get published?

I am a European with a finished novel and in the process of querying. I was wondering: when an agent sees that I am at the other side of the world, can he reject me because of that? Also, the hardships of getting published are equal or more severe for someone like me?
Thank you in advance for your time.

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The most correct answer is: it depends.

If you create a manuscript that is a master piece with obvious sales potential your origin shouldn't factor too much in the decision of whether or not to offer you a publishing deal. You will of course have to get your foot in the door and get your manuscript read by the right people in order for this to happen but if you find a good agent* to represent your work you shouldn't be at a disadvantage over native writers submitting their work.

*Yes you will need to be represented by a literary agent. All of the 'Big' American publishing houses only accept manuscripts via established agencies and don't consider individual submissions direct from the authors.

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