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Indian film celebrities who have Dubai`s Golden Visa
Updated On: 01 March, 2026 01:32 PM IST | Athulya Nambiar
Dubai has increasingly become a second home for Indian film celebrities, not just as a luxury getaway but as a long-term base for work and investment. Over the past few years, several Bollywood and South Indian stars have been granted the UAE’s prestigious Golden Visa, a long-term residency programme introduced to attract global talent. From superstars to filmmakers, these celebrities have been recognised for their contribution to cinema and cultural influence, further strengthening the deep ties between the Indian film industry and the Emirates
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Dubai has increasingly become a second home for Indian film celebrities, not just as a luxury getaway but as a long-term base for work and investment. Over the past few years, several Bollywood and South Indian stars have been granted the UAE’s prestigious Golden Visa, a long-term residency programme introduced to attract global talent. From superstars to filmmakers, these celebrities have been recognised for their contribution to cinema and cultural influence, further strengthening the deep ties between the Indian film industry and the Emirates
.jpeg "<p><strong>Farah Khan</strong></p>
<p>Bollywood director/choreographer who received the Golden Visa for her creative contributions to Indian cinema. She was granted in 2021</p>")
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Farah Khan
Bollywood director/choreographer who received the Golden Visa for her creative contributions to Indian cinema. She was granted in 2021
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.jpeg "<p><strong>Amala Paul </strong></p>
<p>The Tamil and Malayalam film actress was honoured with the Golden Visa for her work and influence in cinema. She received it in 2021</p>")
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Amala Paul
The Tamil and Malayalam film actress was honoured with the Golden Visa for her work and influence in cinema. She received it in 2021
.jpeg "<p><strong>Urvashi Rautela </strong></p>
<p>Actress and model, noted for receiving the Golden Visa swiftly and becoming one of the youngest Indians to be honoured. She received it in 2021</p>")
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Urvashi Rautela
Actress and model, noted for receiving the Golden Visa swiftly and becoming one of the youngest Indians to be honoured. She received it in 2021
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.jpeg "<p><strong>Sunny Leone</strong></p>
<p>The Bollywood actress, recognised for her popularity in the region, was awarded the Golden Visa. She received it in 2021</p>")
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Sunny Leone
The Bollywood actress, recognised for her popularity in the region, was awarded the Golden Visa. She received it in 2021
.jpeg "<p><strong>Kamal Haasan </strong></p>
<p>Veteran South Indian actor with a six-decade career, granted the UAE Golden Visa for his contribution to cinema. He received it in July 2022</p>")
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Kamal Haasan
Veteran South Indian actor with a six-decade career, granted the UAE Golden Visa for his contribution to cinema. He received it in July 2022
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.jpeg "<p><strong>Mohanlal </strong></p>
<p>The Malayalam cinema legend was granted the Golden Visa for his creative achievements and strong expatriate appeal. He received it in 2021</p>")
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Mohanlal
The Malayalam cinema legend was granted the Golden Visa for his creative achievements and strong expatriate appeal. He received it in 2021
.jpeg "<p><strong>Prithviraj Sukumaran </strong></p>
<p>Acclaimed Malayalam actor and filmmaker who received the Golden Visa as a recognition of his cinema success. He was awarded in 2021</p>")
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Prithviraj Sukumaran
Acclaimed Malayalam actor and filmmaker who received the Golden Visa as a recognition of his cinema success. He was awarded in 2021
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.jpeg "<p><strong>Salman Khan </strong></p>
<p>Leading Bollywood figure and frequent UAE visitor, he received the Golden Visa recognising his cinematic impact and strong regional fan base. He was awarded in June 2022 during IIFA Weekend in Abu Dhabi</p>")
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Salman Khan
Leading Bollywood figure and frequent UAE visitor, he received the Golden Visa recognising his cinematic impact and strong regional fan base. He was awarded in June 2022 during IIFA Weekend in Abu Dhabi
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Mammootty
Another Malayalam film icon awarded the Golden Visa, recognising his massive fan following in the Middle East.He received it in 2021
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Varun Dhawan
Popular Bollywood star recognised for his film contributions and young-audience appeal. He received the UAE Golden Visa in 2022
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Sonu Sood
Known for his humanitarian work and films, he received the Golden Visa recognising his contributions. He was awarded in April 2022
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.jpeg "<p><strong>Kriti Sanon</strong></p>
<p>National Award-winning actress recognised with the Golden Visa for her artistic achievements. He received it in early 2024</p>")
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Kriti Sanon
National Award-winning actress recognised with the Golden Visa for her artistic achievements. He received it in early 2024
.jpeg "<p><strong>Ranveer Singh</strong></p>
<p>Energetic Bollywood actor honoured for his dynamic career and influence on pop culture. He was awarded Golden Visa in 2022</p>")
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Ranveer Singh
Energetic Bollywood actor honoured for his dynamic career and influence on pop culture. He was awarded Golden Visa in 2022
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Shah Rukh Khan
Iconic Bollywood superstar known as the “Badshah of Bollywood,” awarded the UAE Golden Visa acknowledging his global film influence and strong ties with Dubai. He received in the early years of the programme, first Indian actor to be honoured
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