Rajinikanth Honoured With UAE Golden Visa: What Is It? What Are The Benefits?

The UAE has granted a golden visa to Tamil superstar Rajinikanth. A video of the actor thanking the government has now gone viral.

In the clip, Rajini has thanked the Abu Dhabi government and MA Yusuff Ali, chairman and managing director of Lulu Group for their efforts.

The superstar said, "I am deeply honoured to receive the prestigious UAE Golden visa from the Abu Dhabi government. My heartfelt thanks to the Abu Dhabi government, and also to my good friend Mr Yusuff Ali, CMD of Lulu Group, for facilitating this visa and for all the support."

While in the UAE recently, the actor had the opportunity to meet with MA Yusuff Ali, the chairman and managing director of Lulu Group, along with other top executives. The superstar and the businessman even shared a ride in a Rolls Royce.

What is the UAE's Golden Visa?

The UAE Golden Visa initiative was introduced to enable foreigners to work, reside, conduct business, and pursue education in the United Arab Emirates. Designed to streamline the process for those seeking prolonged stays in the UAE, it serves as the new avenue for long-term visa seekers in the Emirates. This renewable residence visa is valid for either 5 or 10 years.

Advantages of the UAE Golden Visa

There are numerous benefits associated with holding a Golden Visa for the UAE, including:

Complete ownership of businesses for Golden Visa holders.

Advantages of the UAE Golden Visa

• There are numerous benefits associated with holding a Golden Visa for the UAE, including:
• Complete ownership of businesses for Golden Visa holders.
• No requirement for a sponsor to qualify.
• Beyond functioning as a six-month entry visa, it offers the convenience of multiple entries and residency permit issuance.
• Authorization to sponsor family members, including spouses and children of all ages, as well as an unlimited number of domestic helpers.
• In the event of the primary visa holder's death before the visa's expiration, their family members can remain in the UAE until the permit expires.

Coming back to Rajinikanth, he has recently completed the shooting of his next movie 'Vettaiyan', directed by TJ Gnanavel. The Lyca Productions funded movie has Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier and Dushara Vijayan in the key roles.