The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Golden Visa program has provided long-term residency options to a number of Bollywood superstars. This means they may work, reside, and visit the Gulf state without completing reams of bureaucratic red tape.
The United Arab Emirates introduced a permanent residency program in 2019 that gives foreigners the right to live, work, and study in the country while retaining full control over their businesses and assets without the requirement for a local sponsor. Whereas the “Kafala” sponsorship system often only allows for temporary residency permits for foreigners, this program is the first of its sort in the Gulf.
This visa, which was developed to entice outside investment and to recruit the world’s greatest professionals in a wide range of fields to the nation, is valid for a full decade and is automatically renewed every decade for as long as the applicant continues to match the criteria.
1-Shah Rukh Khan
The first Indian actor to get the UAE Golden visa was the “Badshah” of Bollywood, who dominated for almost 30 years. Did you know that in 2016 Shah Rukh was designated brand ambassador of Dubai and also owns magnificent homes there?
2- Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt’s Golden Visa for the United Arab Emirates was approved on May 27, 2021.
3- Sania Mirza
Sania Mirza, a professional tennis player, joined Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt as recipients of the United Arab Emirates’ 10-year Golden Visa in 2021.
4- Boney Kapoor and family
Boney Kapoor, his son Arjun Kapoor, his daughter Anshula Kapoor, his granddaughter Jhanvi Kapoor, and his daughter Khushi Kapoor were all given the UAE Gold Visa in September of last year.
5- Sanjay Kapoor
Bollywood actor Sanjay Kapoor has received the UAE government’s renowned golden visa, joining his brother Boney Kapoor in receiving the honour.
