Filming Permits in Nepal

 Anyone interested in filming in Nepal must obtain a filming permit from the relevant authorized agency. Professional film productions in Nepal require a variety of licenses, which vary depending on the filming area. Before filming in Nepal, a production company or team should be aware of the many forms of governmental and municipal permits. Foreign production firms cannot apply for filming permits in Nepal on their own; a local film business will be required. 

The many sort of permits are described below.

• Mandatory Nepal Filming Permit

This is a one-time permit for filming in Nepal that is required regardless of where the shoot will take place. This is how the government monitors filming activity throughout the country. This permit, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communication (MOIC), also includes a government-assigned Liaison Officer, who will remain with the filming team during the production. It will oversee all filming activities to guarantee that they have no harmful influence on the environment, society, or individuals. The liaison officer has the right to halt all filming operations if he or she believes it is illegal or has a bad influence on the country and its image. The filming permission in Nepal costs a flat fee of USD 150, and the

• National Park Permits & Royalties

Nepal has approximately 20 conservation areas, national parks, and restricted zones that require different levies for filmmaking licences. Furthermore, all crew members will be charged a per-person park entrance fee. The latter will vary depending on the nationality of the visitor (in this case, a crew member). Royalties range from USD 1500 to USD 5000 per park, while permit fees range from USD 20 to USD 500 per visitor.

• Public area filming

Filming in public places will require the approval of the local police authority. They are permissible as long as the activities do not endanger the public. The local police authority will decide public area charges, which will range between USD 50 and USD 200 (approximately).

Filming Permits in Nepal