Shooting permits in Egypt — locations, drones, and street closures
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Shooting permits in Egypt
Foreign documentary film approvals are managed by the Egypt Film Commission. If the purpose of your project goes deeper, several shooting permits in Egypt may be needed. It’s best to prepare. There’s a difference between a permit to film in historical sites in Egypt and a drone permit. In general, archeological locations are sensitive areas where you probably need approval from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Rather than deal with the complexities mentioned, Fixer Egypt is a production partner that helps ease the process. Our teams manage logistics, allowing clients to worry less about paperwork and focus more on the production work involved.
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Our local fixers in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan have direct lines to local councils
Drone permit in Egypt
Unless there’s a solid reason for filming, getting a drone permit in Egypt is prohibited. The Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority allows aerial shooting under strict regulation. It’s not just a formal process like in most countries. That being said, production teams need a protected area filming permit before starting any type of project. Watch out for filming in prohibited areas even with a licence. Some areas are 100% forbidden to capture on screen.
There are solutions to stay safe when collaborating with a trusted production agency. Having a partner to assist with getting a national park film permit is vital. At Fixer Egypt, we ask clients to provide us with a production plan in advance. That includes timeline, scope, crew size, and equipment. This helps us make a strong case to the local authorities, and speed up the process of getting all approval needed for your video production project to start on the right foot.
Street closure permit filming in Cairo
Security-led approval and signed clearance from local authorities are needed to close a street for a shoot. Egypt is very strict from this perspective, so producers will have to make arrangements in advance. A simple street closure permit filming in Cairo can easily span 14 days when done alone. Dismissal is very common if the paperwork is not properly laid out. Shooting permits in Egypt cannot be obtained online like in most countries due to individual rules applied to every city.
To be on the safe side and not risk rejection, get a protected area filming permit by collaborating with a local service provider. Our fixers are local industry professionals. We’ve helped hundreds of international clients secure their filming licenses without any hassles. What makes local support worthwhile? It’s the business connections we’ve developed over the years. We know getting shooting permits in Egypt is not easy, but with the right guidance, it is doable. What’s more, we don’t need 14 days to get it done and can guarantee a 48 hour timeframe issuance to permit delivery.
Part of Storytailors since 2020
As part of Storytailors since 2020, we know that our team at Fixer Egypt is always supported by the right people. Helping clients secure a street closure permit filming in Egypt is a huge achievement. It feels challenging at times, but we’re faithful and confident in our expertise. As for general shooting permits in Egypt, we rely on close connections with city officials. Our best strategy is to inform clients about the rules, whether it’s for a national park filming permit or a simple drone license, paperwork matters, and we have the skills to go over challenges no matter how difficult.
Protected area filming permit
Getting a permit to film in historical sites in Egypt is not something that can be done overlight. To prevent project delays, our clients are informed in advance about the paperwork involved. Whether it’s news reports or documentaries, scope matters. As for a drone permit, the regulations are very strict across the country. To avoid rejection and prevent delivery delays, mention details regarding equipment type used. Don’t leave important details out, such as weight, numbers of drones used, etc.
International crews are drawn to the Qarun Lake Nature Reserve, and for good reason. Additional locations are the White Desert National Park and Lake Qarun. But getting the shooting permits in Egypt needed to be allowed to step foot on these grounds demands preparation. Our team leaves no stone unturned as production logistics management is our leverage. We’ve already helped hundreds of clients, and we’re confident that we have what it takes to deliver excellence moving forward.
