I Bought a Citizenship That Can Travel the World

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  • @YesTheory
    @YesTheory  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8969

    Thank you to everyone who has ever watched, subscribed, gotten anything from Seek Discomfort or whatever way you have supported us and been a part of this community. You helped us free Ammar from this constant stress and we can now travel the world together. Thank you thank you thank you for changing all of our lives and unlocking a new world of possibilities for us ❤️

    • @saikobanters4323
      @saikobanters4323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      No, thank you!

    • @RAWJimmy
      @RAWJimmy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thank you for sharing and being positive change for the world 🌎 we need more people like you guys.

    • @imcontemptwithlife4155
      @imcontemptwithlife4155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kinda wasted your money ngl

    • @minecraft-hw7kh
      @minecraft-hw7kh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/AUQSrogh5MU/w-d-xo.html

    • @DinanathLad
      @DinanathLad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ❤️❤️❤️

  • @drewbinsky
    @drewbinsky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14048

    So incredibly happy for you Ammar!!! Can’t wait to travel together in the future !

    • @moshiboshi7108
      @moshiboshi7108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Love your vids, pls go to my country sweden again and have a nice time:)

    • @saiduszaman4892
      @saiduszaman4892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I love your Videos Drew Binsky.. when you gonna upload the Southi Arabia Vlog??

    • @nawarajgautam
      @nawarajgautam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The man himself commented here , woww ... Lots of love Drew

    • @aampakistani3003
      @aampakistani3003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want u and ammar together, two future legends in one video

    • @rahuljize
      @rahuljize 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Worst thing to do if travelling to muslim country

  • @plypayj3
    @plypayj3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4542

    Ammar could visit St Kitts for an episode of Yes Theory, that would be cool to see.

    • @christinamaiya691
      @christinamaiya691 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Yassss

    • @4man996
      @4man996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Yes Theory Yes Theory, must have

    • @undrcoverlouky
      @undrcoverlouky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Yes please! Go to St Kitts!!!!!

    • @nartworks557
      @nartworks557 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I literally commented this same thing 2 days before and got no likes 😂😂 but seriously that would be a pretty interesting video especially when they see his passport once he enters

    • @SuperUsa4ever
      @SuperUsa4ever 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Great idea

  • @sheriffarahat171
    @sheriffarahat171 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    as an Egyptian currently in the military and with my family in the states I feel you, and cried my heart out.

    • @ththim7785
      @ththim7785 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did't people call the Caribbean a SH*t hole country? People better behave themselves when they get accepted and don't come down hear with no white supremacy nonsense. WE DON'T TOLORATE THAT!

  • @superg8787
    @superg8787 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    People with strong passports won't ever understand the exact struggle we go through :( we always feel so restricted! Anyway, so happy for u

    • @travelwithtiago
      @travelwithtiago หลายเดือนก่อน

      As a Peruvian...I am happy...

  • @quadmft
    @quadmft 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4395

    So happy for Ammar

    • @minecraft-hw7kh
      @minecraft-hw7kh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/AUQSrogh5MU/w-d-xo.html

    • @rndmprsn3970
      @rndmprsn3970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Bro what are these fucking bots

    • @wingmanbomer
      @wingmanbomer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes absolutely! So happy for Ammar

    • @noobmaster3666
      @noobmaster3666 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here

    • @MrAmmarT
      @MrAmmarT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you my name is Ammar

  • @st4rgirlaalia
    @st4rgirlaalia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +987

    As someone from Saint Kitts im incredibly honoured to welcome you with open arms. So proud of you Ammar!

    • @nikola7802
      @nikola7802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Thanks to your people he is free that is a blessing! Good karma for your people!

    • @laadybee7752
      @laadybee7752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I am from St. Lucia and I am so proud of my Caribbean neighbor for giving this great gift to Ammar.

    • @Leo1239150
      @Leo1239150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Nikola , also good money :D but yeah, I agree with you

    • @i-am-your-conscience
      @i-am-your-conscience 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Reach out to him.. I am super sure he would like to meet up with an native.. I am sure he wants to visit and learn about the country that gave him a new life

    • @mikey10006
      @mikey10006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Aaliyah Samuels is such a kittian name

  • @mydogisbailey
    @mydogisbailey ปีที่แล้ว +81

    a good citizenship is definitely such an overlooked blessing. I was born a Chinese citizen but naturalized as a Canadian citizen. I’m thankful for that every day. I love Canada

    • @malachistephenson1319
      @malachistephenson1319 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Yes! As a fellow Canadian I am so glad we can live with little fear when travelling. And I do hope you get to do a lot of that :)

    • @HolmBucks
      @HolmBucks 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@malachistephenson1319 it's a blessing to travel with a Canadian passport. We are lucky here in Canada (thank god)

  • @tetejohnson8287
    @tetejohnson8287 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    I’m a Liberian who been living in the US for over 30 yrs. My dream is to travel the world. I received my green card in September 25, 2020…booked a flight that very day to go to Dubai. The visa application process is very stressful!! Would definitely spend that on a passport to the world. Worth every penny!! Congratulations!! Wish you the best!

    • @rhyswilliams4893
      @rhyswilliams4893 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I guess I'm fairly lucky I have a fairly strong passport in terms of were I can visit. Shame I can no longer travel to the EU with my driving licence.

    • @tinman6182
      @tinman6182 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rhyswilliams4893
      Why just curious?

    • @rhyswilliams4893
      @rhyswilliams4893 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tinman6182 i can travel almost everywhere without filling in/applying for visas.

    • @mrthug2729
      @mrthug2729 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rhyswilliams4893 so are you a British citizen? After Brexit?

    • @rhyswilliams4893
      @rhyswilliams4893 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrthug2729 yes I am. Why would brexit do anything to my citizenship?

  • @Misterslidedropper
    @Misterslidedropper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +556

    Man, this one hit close to home. Realising the world isn't accesable to everyone. Seeing you overcome those boundaries is inspiring.

  • @brettconti
    @brettconti 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2728

    Well deserved, Ammar. Your story is an inspiration!

    • @vatsal1917
      @vatsal1917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aye you're here too

    • @MariA-yr8kd
      @MariA-yr8kd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      People don’t realize how blessed Americans are (aka naive Americans themselves). So happy for you Ammar ❤️

    • @SpaceRanger187
      @SpaceRanger187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      so he couldnt go back to Egypt why?

    • @SteveJobIess
      @SteveJobIess 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@SpaceRanger187 because he is a draft dodger. Rather than serve his country, he fled for an easier life, and now cries about not getting to travel. So he literally buys another citizenship. #SeekComfort

    • @SpaceRanger187
      @SpaceRanger187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SteveJobIess Thats crazy..The fact this channel has 5m subs..Goes to show you morals have left the human race..Wolnt they just arrest him when he goes back or why has Interpol got him

  • @MainCharacterDotX
    @MainCharacterDotX ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I am from Nepal and I can understand the pain. I am in Japan rn and I envy how my Japanese colleagues just buy the ticket and travel anywhere whereas I would have to submit even a copy of my last year's bank statement just to get rejected for the visa. 😂
    I am convinced this world is just a huge tragicomedy play! I wonder who wrote

    • @mrthug2729
      @mrthug2729 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What's good my Nepali fella? Same in the UK. I too envy my colleagues who have British or Irish passports. They talk about going to places during vacations while me just making trips back home and forth.
      Ek choti tyo border patrol le jhandai visa cancel gardeko thiyo mero.

    • @kimle-yw7wg
      @kimle-yw7wg 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Me too , i'm from vietnam, my passport is very difficult to get visas to countries like USA, UK, AUSTRALIA, CANADA AND EUROPE, every time I apply for a visa I feel like I'm doing a stressful final exam I'm going crazy

  • @cloakee4555
    @cloakee4555 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    As a Singaporean I never realised how blessed I was to be able to travel so easily. Thank you for opening my eyes and making me so grateful for the opportunities I have. So happy for you and hope you continue to have amazing and fun adventures!

  • @0608coolman
    @0608coolman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1224

    St. Kitts and Nevis 100% deserves a dedicated Yes Theory video for this, also I totally think you could've crowdsourced the 150k Ammar needed in about a week if you had asked us.

    • @CharlyDerKater
      @CharlyDerKater 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      True but also he said it was some kind of donation I don't know the us Tax system but here in Germany donations can be written of the tax so they basically won't have to pay 90k in taxes now

    • @jerseylife8701
      @jerseylife8701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@CharlyDerKater it’s basically the same. 75k that yes theory paid is also a business expense so it was always gonna be deducted from their taxes. Then his personal $75,000 is considered a donation and gets written off of his own taxes.

    • @jerseylife8701
      @jerseylife8701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      We did pay for it in a way, well half of it. They used merch earnings.

    • @voltskrafty8936
      @voltskrafty8936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No doubt!!

    • @kimoliburd8829
      @kimoliburd8829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      We definitely do. Please come visit us and let me take you around.

  • @itslowbridge
    @itslowbridge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +376

    I met these 4 guys from Yes Theory last week in Paris. I walked into a Lebanese Restaurant to order food for me and my friends and I saw them sitting around a table. I was litterally staring at them when I walked in cause I recognized them and I couldn’t believe it! I was confused, but at the same time I started smiling under my mask. 😂
    I’ve then turned my sight to the counter and I saw the two restaurant’s chefs laughing because they knew that I’ve recognized them haha. After that I turn my head again and I see these four guys looking at me with a big smile! I didn’t wanna bother them while they were eating so I went outside to wait for my food to get ready. But then they walked outside too and I approched them asking to get a picture. We had a really nice conversation and they were so humble and generous, as you see them in videos. Love you guys! ❤️✌🏼
    It was all so random but I am glad that I went to that restaurant :D

    • @gawdbody6710
      @gawdbody6710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I dont get "Star Struck" not the slightest bit, and iv seem some ridiculous rich people.... but I would go nuts if I would have seen these guys. Kudos for u for not getting giddy lol

    • @NotMeNotYou123
      @NotMeNotYou123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      you're one lucky lad..

    • @YesTheory
      @YesTheory  2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It was so great meeting you man, both you and your friend had great energy, hope you enjoyed the Lebanese food as much as we did!

    • @itslowbridge
      @itslowbridge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@YesTheory Yes, the food was amazing!
      Thank you guys for giving me time to talk to you, I will keep those selfies with care. And congrats Ammar for your new passport, you deserve it man! 🌍🛫

  • @ZaminKay
    @ZaminKay ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Having been born in Iran I know exactly how Ammar felt. Even though you never did anything wrong in your life you are being met with such skepticism and bias that at some point I developed extreme social anxiety and clawing my way out of that was a fight that I don't wish upon anyone. When I turned 16 I finally received a passport from a European country and Ammar's video showed me once again how blessed I am to have received this gift of freedom

  • @oliverbevan2575
    @oliverbevan2575 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    As a British passport holder who has recently fallen in love with travel this has reminded me of the privilege of a powerful passport. Furthermore my Egyptian friend who settled in the UK following with his fathers entrepreneurship visa was recently approved for UK Citizenship so this video is particularly touching as I know the excitement first hand

  • @eamonandbec
    @eamonandbec 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3707

    As Canadian travellers, we have spent the last month learning from Moroccans what it is like to travel with a non-Canadian passport. It has been so eye-opening and what a reminder of the amazing privilege we have just by being born in North America. And then to watch this 😭. All those adventures and border crossings that Ammar had to miss or go through uncomfortable questioning…. MAN, we are so unbelievably happy for you to put that in the past. Can’t wait for you to go home and squeeze your loved ones 💛💛💛. So happy!! Thank you for sharing your story x

    • @themapoe
      @themapoe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      I'm a US citizen but I live in Germany. The immigration office has always been very kind to me; they've never questioned the legitimacy of my documents, they're very clear with what I need to bring, and all of the surprises have been positive. It really grinds my gears when fellow Americans complain about having to do the absolute bare minimum when my colleagues from, say, India had to jump through a whole bunch of hoops to even get here and then be forced to do it all over again.

    • @AP02112
      @AP02112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Just a reminder that the west is superior in every way.

    • @playmakersmusic
      @playmakersmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@themapoe I mean you are US citizen, that speaks volumes, no one is going to question the legitimacy because of the power and presence US have in the world.

    • @khwilabou8745
      @khwilabou8745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Im a moroccan myself, i need a year of planning before going to any country

    • @aworldofasunshine
      @aworldofasunshine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I love when my favorite TH-camrs comment on each other’s videos 😍

  • @h3llbeck
    @h3llbeck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +805

    This is great! Now Ammar can have fun travelling around the world and we can see him in a lot more videos!

    • @minecraft-hw7kh
      @minecraft-hw7kh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/AUQSrogh5MU/w-d-xo.html

    • @tenzinshakya9415
      @tenzinshakya9415 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is a win for everyone!!

  • @sch-corp
    @sch-corp ปีที่แล้ว +357

    Amazing video. Makes me feel incredibly guilty to have both an Australian and UK passport - and my UK passport has never seen the bottom of a stamp. There is also something rather absurd about the fact the only difference between Ammar facing interrogation at every immigration port, and being waved through, is $150,000USD. Shows how much of a farce the global migration/visa system really is.

    • @rhyswilliams4893
      @rhyswilliams4893 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      It's a prime example of money opens doors for you.

    • @CyanideCarrot
      @CyanideCarrot ปีที่แล้ว +7

      And the countries with the weakest passports also tend to have the lowest incomes. Coincidence? I think not

    • @CereJYP08
      @CereJYP08 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it is a problem. Especially those former British Empire Carribean countries are serious security loophole. Actually whole Europe is a giant problem.

    • @CereJYP08
      @CereJYP08 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@CyanideCarrot if they leave the door open and make travel free there are a lot of people who will travel to wealthier nation to work even for lower than minimum wages. criples economy and create social problems. Which is what's already happening in 1st world countries.

    • @heinwlod3895
      @heinwlod3895 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I wouldnt call it a farce. It makes sense to restrict who comes in and out.

  • @TawanaEvangeline
    @TawanaEvangeline ปีที่แล้ว +100

    Wow. I’m from another caribbean country that also does the Citizenship by Investment program and have heard so many naysayers about “selling our passports away to God knows who.” This video really put into perspective that there are good people out there who are restricted only because of where they happened to be born. I’m so happy for you Ammar! And welcome you to the Caribbean Community ❤️. I hope many others out there like you are able to gain approval through this program and happy travels!!

    • @chmatacek
      @chmatacek ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you realise this guy is kind of unique. He's probably like the only Egyptian in history who managed to do it and only thanks to financial support from his European friends.
      The main issue here is that the passport bough like that is being used by Chinese and Russian agents & spies who are trying to sabotage Europe.
      Cyprus that was the only country of the EU selling it's passport was forced to stop it. You will be as well at some point. Or you will lose your access to Europe. It will happen at some point, the only question is when

    • @rosahacketts1668
      @rosahacketts1668 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      These other Nations treat blacks really bad in North Africa! Stop being so naive!

  • @tikkj
    @tikkj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1347

    I travel loads on my British passport and I've never once given a single thought to how easy it is for me to go through borders, other than to get annoyed at having to wait for an hour. Learning how difficult and dehumanizing the visa process is for him, then watching him just go through a border without an issue like I do, and breaking down because of it? Really hit me hard. Congratulations Ammar. I wish you nothing but mild inconvenience at the border from this day forward :).

    • @Skybar23
      @Skybar23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      yep...a lot of us in the west take our passports for granted. Im from Australia and I remember visiting many countries and many times I come across 2 lines at checkpoints -one thats visa free and others that need a visa...it is kinda dehumanizing when you see this

    • @alexandreboisvert5990
      @alexandreboisvert5990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      As a Canadian, I feel the same. Never had a thought about how fortunate we are.

    • @marinadeburgos8666
      @marinadeburgos8666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I'm from Spain, and I took it almost for granted (specially in the EU) but with the covid restrictions I realized that it's not that easy to go through the borders. Btw I know it's not the same situation as Ammar's

    • @onyx1714
      @onyx1714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I actually don't travel much on my Singapore passport, but I have travelled to many different countries where the passport allows me to get into visa-free lines, which is something that I should appreciate.

    • @Russian_Agressor
      @Russian_Agressor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Im from russia, because of politics its really low chance for someone here to travel in any outside country

  • @johnd.20
    @johnd.20 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1280

    "This is the biggest payment of my life, and it's for my freedom" Freedom is priceless! So happy for you man!

    • @jonasyounes8652
      @jonasyounes8652 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ye for his conveniance. Must be nice being able to bypass military service.

    • @jawadkayani3883
      @jawadkayani3883 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      its ground breaking payment lol

    • @Sicaliber
      @Sicaliber 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tatakea

    • @SCY7H3
      @SCY7H3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well apparently it's a 150K

    • @DandyInLuv
      @DandyInLuv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      clearly not

  • @digitalEbony360
    @digitalEbony360 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Imagine a brotherhood like this. Congratulations Ammar. I’ve only just starting watching you guys. You inspire me so much. Thank you for the videos 🎉

  • @ilovedumplings123
    @ilovedumplings123 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    As an Austrian (currently 3rd strongest passport in the world) this made me cry like a baby 😭 I never realized how privileged people with strong passports are - not only for travelling, but it is so sad to hear that Ammar had to miss so many important events back home and could not see his family and friends for such a long time. I am so happy for you that you can return to Egypt now, Ammar! Can‘t wait for a video from Egypt (and hopefully also from your new „home“ St. Kitts and Nevis)!

  • @XODanceLabel
    @XODanceLabel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +531

    Welcome to the Caribbean Ammar!!! Much love from Trinidad 🇹🇹

  • @johnnyharris
    @johnnyharris 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3358

    Very happy for you Ammar. Thanks for sharing this story.

    • @sLxicecube
      @sLxicecube 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Love your vids keep up the great work

    • @sbo3
      @sbo3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Huh, why do you not have a verified creator tick? I thought you were a spoof account for a min but apparently not!

    • @nad1ax2
      @nad1ax2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sbo3 I've seen folks with 30k subs having verified accounts, Johny has 1.9mil

    • @vatsalyasharma5585
      @vatsalyasharma5585 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No verify tick? TH-cam doesn't like johny
      :(

    • @hardiksingh4138
      @hardiksingh4138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How's your channel not verified?

  • @alijahgonzalez2033
    @alijahgonzalez2033 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I remember seeing you first upload “why I can’t return home for 7 years” 4 years ago, and I just felt immense panic and sorrow for you. I couldn’t imagine being in your position and having to face the restrictions and limitations that you were met with. Each and every day, Yes theory inspire me to reach past what I believe my limitations are, and to never give up. This is no exception; I’m so unbelievably happy for you Ammar, enjoy this new phase of your life full of travel and memories ❤

  • @julieannragojo6729
    @julieannragojo6729 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Thanks for sharing your story Ammar. As a Filipino who also needs visa to travel practically anywhere in the world. Going through customs and them questioning why you do not have this or that just makes me panic inside.
    And thanks to Yes Theory for always creating heartfelt videos.

  • @amirazakeri
    @amirazakeri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +583

    This made me teary eyed... amazing

  • @josephinehoej
    @josephinehoej 2 ปีที่แล้ว +262

    It's strange how you can feel so close to someone you've actually never met. I'm crying happy tears for Ammar. Yes Theory truly is something special. Thank you so much for everything you guys do.

  • @wesvonbiltong5550
    @wesvonbiltong5550 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    As another African who’s passport is like venom, i am so happy to see your win my brother.

  • @himesilva
    @himesilva ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow, the fact that they put the papers and new passport in a fancy looking box with a nice bow is a subtle reminder of how precious and life-changing it can be to get a stronger passport!! Congratulations Ammar!

  • @maxsieben5921
    @maxsieben5921 2 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    Ammar is such a real genuine person he could have easily got that money by asking yes theory fans for 1 dollar and make a profit but he didn’t. So happy for him

    • @hackneygyal
      @hackneygyal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know I was thinking the same thing. So genuine, such an amazing heart.

  • @josenachon4681
    @josenachon4681 2 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    Seeing Ammar arrive in paris and cry after the short time it took for him to get his passport stamped made me cry with him. I guess it’s due to watching ammars journey for so long and seeing just a slice of the pain and sacrifice he had to go through in order to achieve his goal. All of us are proud of you ammar and we can’t wait to see you travel with the group problem free everywhere you go!

  • @FilmDigest
    @FilmDigest ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I relate so heavily! It took me 20 years to be able to leave America at all and return to my home country (all due to a clerical error). That feeling of entering and exiting an airport with ease is worth all the lawyer fees and all other fees incurred

  • @maurosantos6341
    @maurosantos6341 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Some people will never know this struggle 😂 I envy you humans who can travel almost anywhere

  • @AsianAndyfilms
    @AsianAndyfilms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +529

    Why am I crying? I don’t cry.

    • @Jappanb
      @Jappanb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's ok 😘

    • @krrangarajan5391
      @krrangarajan5391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Simp Alert

    • @quaalood
      @quaalood 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I

    • @shafir2
      @shafir2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wtf asian andy lmao

    • @WillF1980
      @WillF1980 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You got something in your eye also I take it.

  • @omardore
    @omardore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1231

    As someone that was born and raised in St Kitts and Nevis 🇰🇳 and now living in London…. Really happy for you and take care of our passport🇰🇳

    • @boilingwateronthestove
      @boilingwateronthestove 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      What would you say is the greatest part of your country?

    • @omardore
      @omardore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      @@boilingwateronthestove well going to the volcano for a hike 😀

    • @romanianhustler3309
      @romanianhustler3309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@omardore i see no problem with egypt military law. If you enjoy the country in the no war time you must protect it in the war time.

    • @nizamettinavcar1943
      @nizamettinavcar1943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +103

      @@romanianhustler3309 No one asked.

    • @theyboreshe
      @theyboreshe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@romanianhustler3309 L take

  • @MichaelDenuh
    @MichaelDenuh ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This story hit home so hard. It's like 10x harder traveling anywhere with a Ghanaian passport. This is my new goal for 2023: Buy a new passport. I just want to explore the world 😩😩. Thanks for sharing your story man.

    • @EmmaWithoutOrgans
      @EmmaWithoutOrgans ปีที่แล้ว

      @@YBehri neocolonialism, white power and imperialism are disgusting institutions.
      Wealth shouldn’t be the factor determining travel, a homeless man has the same right to travel as a wealthy one - and it should be no difference where you happen to be born and to whom.

  • @archi-mendel
    @archi-mendel ปีที่แล้ว +68

    As a guy who has just lost his country in March (I am a Russian citizen and haven't been back to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine started), I will have to go through similar things very soon. I am a bit jealous but absolutely happy for you guys :)
    People underestimate how great it is to be born as a citizen of a nice peaceful country.

    • @cherylibarra1253
      @cherylibarra1253 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which law service did you use?

    • @archi-mendel
      @archi-mendel ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@cherylibarra1253 it is a bit different, I am not going to buy citizenship, we will try to get it through one of the quick citizenship programmes in Latin America.

    • @mnl4455
      @mnl4455 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@archi-mendel hey, good luck!! curious which country of latin America and how quick is quick? Thanks! :)

    • @archi-mendel
      @archi-mendel ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@mnl4455 Argentina. We're going to give birth to our baby there. Fingers crossed. It takes 1.5-2 years to get passport for parents after baby is born. But it only takes couple months to get residence permit. Newborn is getting Argentina citizenship immediately after birth.

    • @mnl4455
      @mnl4455 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@archi-mendel I see, thank you for answering and good luck :) !

  • @df1985
    @df1985 ปีที่แล้ว +612

    As an Irish citizen, I never understood the privilege of booking a flight, arriving in a country, and they are friendly and wave me through no questions asked. I then worked with multiple nationalities in Singapore and they explained how difficult it was to travel. I couldn’t believe it. Congrats on your new passport, many happy years of travel ahead 😀

    • @envueltoenplastico
      @envueltoenplastico ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Fun fact: In the mid '00s an Irish citizen couldn't travel to Colombia without a couple of visits to the Colombian embassy in London to get a visa. That's long changed though.
      I travelled around Central America in '06 and it was quite an eye opener to see other people have much more hassle crossing borders. Belize for example, didn't allow Israelis without a visa - the thing is, one of the few direct ways to Guatemala from México is... though Belize. Israelis could take the bus, but could not get off at any point. Weird situation! I believe that's also changed now however.
      Anyway, I always appreciate my Irish passport! I've met a few dual citizen Brits, US Americans and Israelis who almost always just use their zero hassle Irish passport :)

    • @Lagr3n
      @Lagr3n ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Me on the contrary (also the EU citizen), I never understood why this is not a standard for so many other countries, whose passport-holders cannot just go on holiday to any other place with bureaucracy.
      This should be normal for quite everyone, you go, show the passport, the accomodation/ funds/ onward ticket or whatever is needed and just get there.
      If you make a problem/ overstay your visa/ etc then get deported and banned from ever coming back - but now the world treats most of people as if they were criminals...

    • @archi-mendel
      @archi-mendel ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@Lagr3n the reason you don't understand is that you are an EU citizen and wouldn't probably do whatever you could to stay in the country which let you in for holiday trip and not return back to your homeland :)

    • @titochawe3739
      @titochawe3739 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello

    • @DamianBrown
      @DamianBrown ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I always get a much better response with my Irish passport than I ever had with the UK one. Sometimes they look and say huh, because I'm mixed and look more Colombian/ latino to them but ye much better.
      I've been to Colombia 7 times since 2012 so glad I missed all that

  • @indaybudayandfamily2421
    @indaybudayandfamily2421 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Bro, you deserved it! I shed tears while watching this video, I do feel the same way as a Philippine passport holder which has a limited countries to visit - I am screaming and hopeful that one day I'd be able to travel without so many restrictions. Thank you, Yes Theory for providing us with sooo much informative videos to watch. Cheers to many more adventures and we are always looking forward to it. God bless. Much love and respect from the Philippines 🙏❤️🌷

  • @heatherfeather1293
    @heatherfeather1293 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I am so happy for Ammar and so frustrated at how hard the world makes it for people to travel and settle where they want to. It can be a very cruel system.

    • @ScotianBlooded
      @ScotianBlooded ปีที่แล้ว +1

      exactly im mostly Scottish (Canadian) and would love to own a place there but its just not really possible with all the hoops you have to jump through

  • @heyanhho
    @heyanhho 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1338

    As a Vietnamese citizen, I cry every time I even think of getting through the borders.
    Despite having already acquired a valid tourist visa, I was yelled at, threatened and accused of lying and intent of illegal activities.
    These border officers are not only aggressive, but they treated me like a criminal. They went through all of my belongings, through my phone and my journal... No one in the room, zero language help, no privacy, no dignity left for a human being.
    I fucking hate how "normalized" this is. The majority of us experience this, yet literally nobody talks about it, let alone attempt to fix this.
    So so so happy for you Ammar. Thanks a bajillion for sharing this journey with us

    • @santiagojimenezmoncada4257
      @santiagojimenezmoncada4257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Greetings from a Colombian!

    • @MrSqurk
      @MrSqurk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      It is really messed the difference in how people are treated. I once entered a country without the necessary visa (completely my mistake) and due to my British passport they just let me in.
      Sounds like you get a harder time even with all the proper documentation.

    • @Mottzhy
      @Mottzhy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Same problems for Indonesians like me. Unfortunately, our law forbids us to get 2nd citizenship. We will automatically lose our Indonesian citizenship.

    • @gionatavassena801
      @gionatavassena801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@Mottzhy honestly you might just be able to get one. I have double German and Swiss citizenship (not allowed by Germany) but they just don't know and don't have to

    • @patsonlim528
      @patsonlim528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i am Thai never had that problem but was refused a uk visa once but i just flew to the uk anyway

  • @SpaghettiRoad
    @SpaghettiRoad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +741

    This is amazing! I'm really happy for you that you were able to get a second passport!

    • @paulpogba1245
      @paulpogba1245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wauuh hey spagetti Road jeg er fan af dig

    • @paulpogba1245
      @paulpogba1245 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hej spagetti road

    • @julianpickertmayen7913
      @julianpickertmayen7913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SPAGHETTI ROAAADDDDD!! LOVE THE VIDSS

    • @svenkaasik9868
      @svenkaasik9868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a swede its my duty to hate danes but you do amazing content so i would be thankfull if you got a new citicentship too

    • @paulpogba1245
      @paulpogba1245 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@svenkaasik9868 hej Sven i gjorde det "godt" mod Georgien

  • @bradbowks3207
    @bradbowks3207 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this! Im british and ive nver thought what it must be like for somoene from another country who has limted travel restrictions. Must of been so hard watching your friends travel and you couldnt. These are good friends and they have stuck by you all the way, much love. Goes to show that we are all the same. A piece of paper deos not define us. So happy that you found a way.

  • @shogunoopsy
    @shogunoopsy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing to see this story. I had goosebumps throughout seeing how much this means to Ammar and how supportive you all are to eachother.

  • @six
    @six 2 ปีที่แล้ว +730

    I'm so happy for Ammar, this video shows that you can't take everything for granted, appreciate what you have and cherish what you can further obtain, material or not!

    • @nabilsaadi8704
      @nabilsaadi8704 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you have no videos but a lot of subscribers ?

    • @Winsomnia
      @Winsomnia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@nabilsaadi8704 there are a lot of these, typically they either had a previous youtube channel, or they used a subbot, then they get a verification badge, and wipe their channel clean, fix up a nice and simple name, and enjoy their free clout.

    • @nabilsaadi8704
      @nabilsaadi8704 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Winsomnia what would be the goal of doing something like this ?

    • @m-h1217
      @m-h1217 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't give likes to clowns like these.

    • @daveyfrancy3118
      @daveyfrancy3118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nabilsaadi8704 clout and to make it easier for them to spam

  • @abookutopia
    @abookutopia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1034

    This made me so emotional - CONGRATS!!!!!!

  • @John-Sena
    @John-Sena ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I’m so happy for you, sir. 💐 Congrats 🎗

  • @canbekaytek6753
    @canbekaytek6753 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude. Your story almost brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy for you that you get to see your family again with no hassle and no worry. Wish you the best in this journey of yours. 👍

  • @christiancruz967
    @christiancruz967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    When Ammar broke down crying after being stamped on European soil for the first time, I felt that. As a citizen of a developing country, I only know too well how hard it is to get a visa in Europe and the anxiety of whether or not you will be let in. So happy for him.

    • @bryx170
      @bryx170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel you, bro. Philippine Passport is good for overseas workers (OFW) but definitely not good for travelling. Not gonna lie, I want a Canadian Citizenship to access more countries but I want to be dual. 🇵🇭🇨🇦

  • @aphamox
    @aphamox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    I have a French - European passport and an Australian - Commonwealth passport, i did't know how much freedom it granted me or how much I was ignorant about the troubles of great people trying to change the world was . Congratulations Ammar ! You inspire us to do better with what we have without knowing it !

  • @radishpie
    @radishpie ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was such a beautiful video! Maybe I cried… this has definitely made me appreciate and gain a new perspective for what my mum went through (when I was little) in regards to the whole visa and citizenship process. Congratulations Amar, go far 🙏🏼

  • @bunniekara713
    @bunniekara713 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m so happy for you bro, you made me cry. It was beautiful. You got a new subscriber ❤

  • @brunokaufmannfigueiredo8153
    @brunokaufmannfigueiredo8153 2 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    When Matt said that without Ammar Yes Theory would essentially be over, he couldn't really be more wrong. And I mean that in the best way possible. What you guys have created, the 4 of you who started this, now goes way beyond just you. I don't think you have realised what you've accomplished. Everlasting impact. Seek discomfort is way more than a brand, it's a belief and a way of living.
    So happy for you Ammar

  • @cagrciftci5475
    @cagrciftci5475 2 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    I’m from Turkey and I’ve realised that When Amar was in front of the police desk they were discussing about taking him inside of Turkey or not. I’m really thankful to the police officer who said “He can enter.”.

    • @erikbonilla7377
      @erikbonilla7377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      im living in turkey right now and it is an amazing place. love all you guys

  • @RZaichkowski
    @RZaichkowski ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This video made me truly appreciate how fortunate it is to have a Canadian passport; considering the limitations people of other countries such as Egypt face. So happy for you, Ammar. Keep up the good work on Yes Theory. :)

    • @willyrire
      @willyrire ปีที่แล้ว

      For real...we have access to 172 country visa free...with our canadian passoport...and somepeople, need a visa to traval all around the world, we have a lot of luck.

    • @willyrire
      @willyrire ปีที่แล้ว

      @Utkarsh Gupta Modern Racism? Well, it's harder then "Modern Racism", but i am at school right now, and cant develop more, but ill come back later after school.

    • @chmatacek
      @chmatacek ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@ut2104 Perhaps. But, speaking as a citizen of the EU, real European here not a swimmer from Africa of Middle East, we are allowed to tighten our relations with whoever we like. If it's not in our interest or if it's not profitable for us, why would we want to give free access to us to some 3rd world countries. We would only create mass migration tsunami that would end our existence. That's why visa-free access works only between developed countries. While we like to visit each other as tourists, we are not motivated to move. We are also culturally and religiously close. If a 100 Canadians move to my city no one will pay them any attention. We won't probably even know they are living amongst us. While if 100 Afghanis or Syrians move in, it would certainly end up in conflict. I can already see them walking around wearing their religious suits all covered up, demanding mosque in the city centre and special treatment while doing nothing but claiming benefits as we see in western European countries. No thank you

    • @chmatacek
      @chmatacek ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willyrire My country has visa-free access to 186 countries. And I've never even left my home city.😄

    • @mydpRu
      @mydpRu ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chmatacek you’re from the Czech Republic, am I right? 😀
      I don’t know why, but I just felt a very familiar - forgive me for using the following word - vibe from you, and after checking the channels you were following it became clear that my gut feeling was right.
      Yeah, your passport is awesome, I’ll probably wet my pants after getting a certificate of Czech citizenship in four and a half years! The lion on the cover would make it possible for me to drop the piece of toxic toilet paper which says “Russian Federation”.
      Chápu to nechuť vidět uprchlíky a tím spíš “uprchlíky” z kultur, jež jsou Čechům velice vzdálené, ale ti, kdo sem přijde z arabských zemí pracovat či studovat jsou většinou normální lidé, které vůbec nenapadne, aby požadovali zahájení stavby mešity v centru Olomouce 🥴

  • @moonjumpsoverthecow
    @moonjumpsoverthecow 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    To not feel like “other” in a world full of people you’ve always seen as equal.. is truly a moment. I’m so happy for you.

  • @GregSalazar
    @GregSalazar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1546

    Congratulations Ammar! 🚀🚀Lisa & I are so excited for you & the YT team!

    • @wizardkoer782
      @wizardkoer782 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No way dude you watch Yes Theory as well, cool!

  • @jakebeales-hobson8913
    @jakebeales-hobson8913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    I sit here now as an English citizen, living in Mexico, watching with a tear in my eye. I never truly realised how lucky I was to be born in a country where we take complete freedom for granted. I'm so happy for Ammar - the relief on his face when he finally walks into a country without any issue is inspiring. I wish you all the biggest success with the new drop and heading into 2022. Thank you for inspiring us every single day guys & best of luck for 2022! So excited for the future of Yes Theory!

  • @AqeelSyed
    @AqeelSyed ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I cried while watching this video, very happy for you Ammar, you made it! Congratulations brother.

  • @tristbaeza260
    @tristbaeza260 2 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    These are the most supportive and caring friends I have seen in a while on this platform.
    Such genuine souls helping their friend through his rough times and being there to finally see him happy about his citizenship and over everything he’s accomplished

  • @celinerampaul9422
    @celinerampaul9422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    As Caribbean citizens, seeing Ammar so happy with our Caribbean community passport is amazing, we wish him all the best and hope his future endeavours are good to him!!

    • @derrickvermont9806
      @derrickvermont9806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Knowing that many persons go this route to avoid being held accountable for different reasons, this one really made sense.

  • @durandboshoff6097
    @durandboshoff6097 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I found you guys today on TH-cam and every video I've been crying.... such a heart warming story you guys do.... hopefully one day when I'm old I'll meet guys like you exploring South Africa.

  • @ermaek2145
    @ermaek2145 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am SO happy for Ammar! This was another heartwarming story from Yes Theory. 😍 Greetings from Finland!🤗

  • @florenceleclerc1154
    @florenceleclerc1154 2 ปีที่แล้ว +400

    My boyfriend is a refugee, he talks everyday about the pain of not being able to go back to his family in Iraq. I cried when you got you passport stamped... I'm so happy for you Ammar

    • @rockhop8595
      @rockhop8595 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      race traitor

    • @oldgrandpamos3341
      @oldgrandpamos3341 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@rockhop8595 You do know that most Middle Easterners are Caucasians too, right? How is she betraying her "race" then?

    • @Ban00
      @Ban00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@rockhop8595 someone's triggered lol racist found in the comments

    • @adrianpaulochoa9825
      @adrianpaulochoa9825 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@rockhop8595 human ignorance knows no bounds

    • @yossi126
      @yossi126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Snowflakes these days avoiding mandatory army duty and call themselves refugees

  • @persianOUTKAST
    @persianOUTKAST 2 ปีที่แล้ว +590

    as an *Iranian* citizen, w/ *Permanent Residency* ( *Green Card* ) in *America* , this is pretty much my life
    endless *VISA* forms/requests/documents whenever I want to travel anywhere
    endless questioning by immigration staff, along w/ being pulled aside into back rooms for repeated questions by supervisors (even when i'm returning back to *America* )
    the stress & self doubt & feelings of being just utterly worthless is unbearably excruciating at times
    just b/c i was born in a different plot of land. a land that, although i love & respect it's culture & history, i haven't been too since i was 2 or 3 years old.
    i'm currently applying for *American* citizenship, & it's been a real struggle, even w/ highly capable legal representation.
    however, if it falls through, i'm gonna sell everything & go this route.
    thanks for sharing your story & good luck w/ all your future travels & endeavors.

    • @NikhilShahi
      @NikhilShahi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Why is getting your US Citizenship a struggle? You have a Green Card - shouldn't it just be a matter of applying?

    • @Danialdaneshmand
      @Danialdaneshmand 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Arezooye Movafaghiat!! Good Luck!

    • @Andreas4696
      @Andreas4696 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@NikhilShahi You have to be a permanent resident for a certain number of years, and applying for citizenship is a long, expensive and difficult process.

    • @ibraheemxd3335
      @ibraheemxd3335 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Good luck from Iraq ✌️

    • @NikhilShahi
      @NikhilShahi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Andreas4696 per them, they are already permanent residents and have already applied, yet say that if it doesn't work out, they will leave. Unless they committed some crime etc while having a GC, I don't see why it is a struggle (as they say) - especially since they have already applied for the Citizenship.

  • @jean-baptistemackenson5630
    @jean-baptistemackenson5630 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a citizen of Haiti, I share your pain, that is basically my story of every country I traveled to, being asked countless questions while seeing other people just getting their passports stamped and continuing their way. I am so happy for you honestly. I hope one day I will be able to do the same.

  • @piepieph
    @piepieph 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love you guys! Thank you for showing so much positivity, care, love and vulnerability. The world needs more people like you.

  • @Missy260590
    @Missy260590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +329

    As someone who has just been granted an US Green Card after 2 years, I felt this.
    Congratulations Ammar!

    • @jonathanclayton3918
      @jonathanclayton3918 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Any advice on getting started with applying for the green card?

    • @josaffa7993
      @josaffa7993 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Congratulations on your Green Card :)

    • @arossi10
      @arossi10 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      T'es française ?

    • @Missy260590
      @Missy260590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jonathanclayton3918 It depends which way you are going..
      Marriage? Work? Are you already in the US?
      The USCIS website will have plenty of info for you! You can find under which category you would fall and they will tell you which paperwork you need to fill :)

    • @Missy260590
      @Missy260590 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@arossi10 non, je suis Belge :)

  • @Pschokid
    @Pschokid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    I've worked in immigration so long I get shocked when people have such a limited information of how much of a privilege travelling is. I'm glad this video seems to be blowing up and educating people

  • @feliciawilson4031
    @feliciawilson4031 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just stumbled upon this video and I'm from Trinidad so officially a someone from the Caribbean I just wanna say hi fellow citizen from the Caribbean and you guys should come down to celebrate your new culture and I'm super happy for you. I really hope for good things in your future

  • @shaniqua767
    @shaniqua767 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so happy for you!!! I was crying right along with you!! Congratulations!! So excide to see your new journey and all the places you get to go now that you could not go before.

  • @obayhosni
    @obayhosni 2 ปีที่แล้ว +299

    As a Syrian, I can tell you that the struggle, the fear and the anger Ammar shows are so real, it's one of the hardest things to know that you're not welcomed anywhere in the world. No matter how kind, educated or successful you are, travelling is a nightmare when you have a bad passport and people will always treat you disrespectfully. I hope one day I get to feel his joy of having a new passport :) Best of Luck Ammar .. you deserve it

    • @mayalherek8263
      @mayalherek8263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      As a fellow Syrian, I confirm that the struggle is real! I even cried along with Ammar when he got his passport stamped in Paris' airport

    • @obayhosni
      @obayhosni 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Unfortunately, our syrian passport has become one of the worst passports on the planet ☹
      I also cried when Ammar got his stamp and felt like a human being like the rest of the world

    • @BLUENOSEDANNY
      @BLUENOSEDANNY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe your fellow countrymen shouldn't commit acts of terror? It wouldn't be so difficult to travel

    • @mayalherek8263
      @mayalherek8263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@BLUENOSEDANNY Yes, I condemn terrorism and pray for peace everywhere. At the same time, most Syrians are victims of this terror and we are the ones who suffer the most from it. Yet, we are made to feel like less of humans by many people across the world which is very sad. I did not choose which country to be born in, yet I have to live every day paying the price for being born Syrian

    • @BLUENOSEDANNY
      @BLUENOSEDANNY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mayalherek8263 enact change from within your nation

  • @brianadriolo6056
    @brianadriolo6056 2 ปีที่แล้ว +370

    It's crazy to see how different someone gets treated simply because they are born in a different country.
    I'm happy for you Ammar and i'm super excited for you to start this new chapter in life. ❤

    • @tariqrashid67
      @tariqrashid67 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/pL-T7Jvqd9I/w-d-xo.html🎧

    • @jovan-noble-guy749
      @jovan-noble-guy749 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It ' s not just that, it ' s also the county ' s political views and relationships with other countries. St. Kitts and Nevis was a British colony, that why.

    • @justadino8780
      @justadino8780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jovan-noble-guy749 most of the world was

    • @ko-Daegu
      @ko-Daegu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Sinistre Cyborg why did he buy it thou why not other passports ??

  • @85delaney
    @85delaney ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys make me CRY on a DAILY BASIS!!!!! Can’t stop watching Yes Theory!!!! My husband laughs at me because every episode I get emotional. I’m so addicted to this channel!!! 🙌🏻
    As a stay at home mom, you guys remind me of what it is like to travel and follow your dreams. You’ve made me feel inspired again. That hasn’t happened in a while. 🙏🏽

  • @TheTravelTechBear
    @TheTravelTechBear ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations!! I've been a dual citizen since 1984 and while we have VERY different reasons, your story resonated with me a lot especially, for me, with what happened with Brexit.
    I'm so glad to see your story and that you've been able to become more free to travel the world which is such an amazing place. Looking forward to seeing more videos of you travelling, Ammar!

  • @Hakiii
    @Hakiii 2 ปีที่แล้ว +680

    As someone who didn't have to deal with this type of problem, it's truly awesome seeing this and makes me feel fortunate. Reminder to be thankful for everything you have!❤️😊

    • @lichtest
      @lichtest 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Xi Jinping ❶ Supreme Leader!??!?!?!

    • @MrE_
      @MrE_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      For real. We take forgranted a lot of things in life. Just getting on an airplane for him was more stressful than I've ever experienced

    • @hadjer8146
      @hadjer8146 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed, it's a huge privilige, I am willing to work really hard and do whatever it takes to have a strong passeport

    • @collan580
      @collan580 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@MrE_ Yeah its crazy for me, as a person with an EU passport i never think about not going to a place because of this.

    • @askalmaskalmemes5460
      @askalmaskalmemes5460 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Helo i am very poor😥
      i dont have job to handle my family😭
      i work on TH-cam but no a good reponse😭
      youthink i am worse thank other😭😔

  • @sisyphus1073
    @sisyphus1073 2 ปีที่แล้ว +382

    As a Sudanese citizen, i feel this pain. I have not traveled much due to the limitations of my passport (blacklisted and among the 4 worst passports in the world) but decided to visit Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam as a tourist. In all these countries I was redirected to some immigration office for processing. I was held up in Phnom Penh airport once for 3 hours despite having a valid E-visa. I was accused of all kinds of things, including being a terrorist and a prostitute. It was only after suffering a massive panic attack and multiple calls to the hostel I booked with (thank god) that someone from there went out of their way to come to help me out. My experiences and difficulties traveling in Asia traumatized me and disillusioned me so much from even attempting to travel to Europe or North America. Meeting backpackers on the road talking about their experiences to just be able to hop on a "night bus" and hop around the "banana pancake trail" was just gutting for me. I had so much envy. However, wherever I landed backpacking, the citizens of the country were always so warm, kind, and inviting which just baffles me.

    • @yuriythebest
      @yuriythebest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hi! It would be interesting if you made videos about your experiences. Subscribed to your channel just in case you ever decide to do so.

    • @goldcd
      @goldcd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I think there's a congnitive dissonance that's in the mind of many of us with 'good' passports.
      We enjoy the travel and meeting of people - we'd have no problem at all in suggesting meeting up on a reciprocal visit - but then we'll happily support a government that would block that visit.
      We can like each individual, but them all in a large enough group, and then we collectively decide we don't.

    • @Minacollections
      @Minacollections 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It all stems from racism and islamaphobia literally disgusting InshaAllah you can travel safely without all this. Make dua for the world to be fair and just to all

    • @Shirumoon
      @Shirumoon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I hate to hear this. I hope you can visit Europe one day! Everyone who wants to visit should be able to come here.

    • @undeaddeer4920
      @undeaddeer4920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I am actually working at boarderguard and this is like my biggest fear to discomfort someone entering my country. Sure many people of a certain country smuggle drugs or worse but many also are absoluetly innocent. It's incredible how we are thaught to behave with people who come from far away sometime.

  • @Rxinfall4900
    @Rxinfall4900 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not knowing Ammar but seeing his life story in such a short video, really opens the mind to imagining the rough and difficult trials of just getting in to another country. Yes Theory definitely belongs in the top categories of TH-cam, because of the people apart of this channel and the dedication and care they have for not only the people around them, but also people they’ve never met. I have massive respect for Ammar and all of Yes Theory, and I hope this channel grows to the amount it deserves.

  • @manette3634
    @manette3634 ปีที่แล้ว

    Teary eyed while watching you fulfill your dreams Ammar! Looking forward to your new adventures. You deserve it!!

  • @youngdirkk
    @youngdirkk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +407

    Wow...I take my freedom for granted.

    • @lordwhitepowder
      @lordwhitepowder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A lot of people do and they are still jerks

    • @lazyeyedwolf5284
      @lazyeyedwolf5284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably because neither you or them are truly free only a few are truly free. No freedom for you to take for granted.

  • @Mysticcycles
    @Mysticcycles ปีที่แล้ว +340

    That wasn’t money spent..that was an investment in the future and freedom. You did beyond the right thing!

    • @coolhunter3
      @coolhunter3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You do realize making an investment is still spending money right? Just because you're getting a return on it doesn't mean you're not spending money...

    • @Rajeevshortsyes
      @Rajeevshortsyes ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@coolhunter3 i mean spending money is more like buying clothes, shoes, food, etc, but yes spending on the passport is actually an investment in the future and to the country he invested in, so he can say "I invested my money" instead of "spent my money" Spending and investing your money are two diff things

    • @femiairboy94
      @femiairboy94 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@coolhunter3I don’t think you understand the concept of investments

  • @aaronmalone258
    @aaronmalone258 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I cried most of this! So happy for him, no I didn't help, but I wish I had. This is amazing and heart-warming, I am so happy for you.

  • @karlweilbacher4684
    @karlweilbacher4684 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've only recently stumbled across this channel and can honestly say I'm glad I did.
    You guys are an inspiration and give me hope for the future.
    Keep it up!
    Greetings from Namibia! 🇳🇦

  • @brandonmacak8975
    @brandonmacak8975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    I'm really hoping to see a travel video to St. Kitts and Nevis, in appreciation to them giving Ammar this amazing opportunity that is life changing for him!!

    • @gothxx
      @gothxx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Agreed, but you are kind of stretching the definition of "giving" when he needs to pay 150 000 USD. :)

    • @ioanairimescu6451
      @ioanairimescu6451 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gothxx is better then to live in a country for several years ,take an examan and so on ,when you can just pay,help the country economy at the same time and get a new passport

  • @zollotech
    @zollotech 2 ปีที่แล้ว +322

    So happy for you Ammar. Can’t wait to see more with you being able to easily go where you want.

  • @camilojimenez7582
    @camilojimenez7582 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    amazing story ! thank you for inspire people like us who still looking for freedom to move and travel whereever we want to discover new cultures and meet amazing people ! its been 8 years for me since i left home and could return, im in the same path as you Ammar. today you gave me hope . Thank you

  • @alexhamatsu
    @alexhamatsu ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m SUPER HAPPY for you Ammar! I know the feelings of traveling with so much stress just because the passport is not strong enough. I’m really happy that now you are FREE man!

  • @DRHOBS
    @DRHOBS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +423

    Lets gooo Ammar!!! So inspiring goddemm

  • @wallflower99
    @wallflower99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    As an Egyptian with a Dutch dual citizenship I totally understand how Ammar feels. Though I was blessed to have been born with two. It always blew my mind that I had different rights and freedoms depending on which passport I used when I'm, in fact, the same person. It frustrated me that a piece of paper dictated the course of my life. It also frustrated me that it insinuated that I'm in some way better than my fellow Egyptians that don't have another citizenship. It's an incredible privilege to not have to think about visas or bank statements every single time when I want to travel. Or as a woman have to ask permission first through the government (although most arab countries don't do this anymore, back in the 90s my mother had to still ask permission to leave Egypt). Lastly, congratulations Ammar. Be free, as you should have been from the start. I hope you get to see your family soon and who knows, maybe I run into you aswell as I'm currently in Egypt. I wish you all the best❤

    • @daud1543
      @daud1543 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      you're very humble.

    • @kral3046
      @kral3046 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can i also get Dutch Citizenship if i study uni and live a few years there? I've heard conflicting opinions whether dual citizenship can be acquired without heritage, marriage etc.

    • @Johnne009
      @Johnne009 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would there be penalties if you skip conscription?

    • @tainanking
      @tainanking 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You just praised a guy for turning his back on his country and dodging military service…. Wtf

    • @jvanegas9
      @jvanegas9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@tainanking why you have to risk your life for a cause that maybe you don't believe, why you have to pause your life and your dreams for reasons that another person for money and power decided?

  • @irishgarcia1726
    @irishgarcia1726 ปีที่แล้ว

    New here and I admire how free spirited these guys are. Beautiful friendship!

  • @Magarita810
    @Magarita810 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is amazing how a document can hold you back. Apart from covid, I have never had restrictions with travel and I do not take it for granted either

  • @AndreasFelix
    @AndreasFelix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    The craziest thing is that Amar has been the same person with the same travel intentions all his life. He hasn't changed, only one damn document has changed.

  • @keannarobinson9105
    @keannarobinson9105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    Being born in St. Kitts and currently living in St. Kitts it has been amazing to see the freedom my little island has given you. Sooo glad for you

  • @kerenmoynihan7955
    @kerenmoynihan7955 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow - what an amazing story - Congratulations on manifesting the life you want - it's not easy and you made it happen together

  • @jj-if6it
    @jj-if6it 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was so nice of the guys to help you. It must be such a relief

  • @katherinegreen4937
    @katherinegreen4937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    When Ammar cried, I cried. "I'm going to my bestfriends house."
    I've always loved the Paris, France Airport.
    So happy for the new memory :)