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Superstar Rajinikanth awarded golden visa by UAE. Know what it is

Superstar Rajinikanth awarded golden visa by UAE. Know what it is

Rajinikanth receives UAE's golden visa

Legendary actor Rajinikanth has been granted a golden visa by the UAE. The renowned actor, who is well-known for his work in the South Indian film industry, received the prestigious visa on May 23.

Sharing the news with his millions of fans and followers, the actor expressed gratitude towards the Abu Dhabi government and MA Yusuff Ali, chairman and managing director of Lulu Group.

In the video, the Jailer actor shows his visa card as he says,''“I am deeply honoured to receive the prestigious UAE Golden visa from Abu Dhabi Govt. My heartfelt thanks to the Abu Dhabi govt. and also to my good friend Mr Yusuff Ali, CMD of Lulu Group, for facilitating this visa and for all the support.”

In the photo, Mr Yusuff Ali is presenting the actor with the visa as they both smile for a picture.

The actor is currently in Abu Dhabi. As part of this trip, the actor visited the newly opened BAPS Hindu temple. In the video, the actor is talking to temple officials as he takes a stroll.

With this achievement, the veteran star has joined the group of renowned Indian celebrities who have been granted Golden visas to Dubai. The names include Sanjay Dutt, Kriti Sanon, Mammootty, Dulquer Salman, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh and many others.

What is Dubai's Golden Visa?

Introduced in 2019, the UAE’s golden visais a long-term residence visa which enables foreign talents to live, work or study in the UAE.

With a golden visa, the person gets several exclusive benefits:

A person gets a long-term residency of up to 10 years.

As per the official website, an entry visa for six months with multiple entries to proceed with residence issuance.

The person gets ease in purchasing properties.

Not just aUAE Golden Visa holder, but his spouse and children get residency.

The visa holder and his family also get significant benefits in healthcare.

Work Front

Rajinikanth has completed the shooting of his upcoming film Vettaiyan. Written and directed by TJ Gnanavel, the movie also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier and Dushara Vijayan.