FILMING PERMITS
Obtaining the necessary filming permits is mandatory by law for any kind of filming in Oman.
The process to obtain the relevant visa for filming is very easy.
It takes a minimum of 2 to 3 weeks to obtain the permits.
We do require a letter from your production company / agency giving us details about your film / video / photo project.
The letter should be addressed to us at Screen Oman.
In this letter, you should mention key details about the film production, including:
- what the film is about
- who the client is (is this for a photoshoot, TVC, commercial or documentary?)
- the filming dates
- filming locations
- a provisional film production schedule
- photocopies of crew passports
- if possible, a letter of support from the broadcaster / client
Provide as much detailed information as you can. We will then complete the take-over to obtain your filming permits.
ADDITIONAL FILMING PERMITS
For some locations such as the Grand Mosque and the Royal Opera House, we do require additional filming permits from the local authorities.
For aerial filming, we need to obtain permits from the Civil Aviation Authority. This can take around 15-21 days.
For protected areas of Oman, it is necessary to obtain additional filming permits from the Ministry of Heritage & Tourism.
