Tanzania - Apply for Filming Permit or License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for filming permit or license, the applicant has to visit the Ministry of Culture Arts and Sports contact link
2. The downloadable application form is available in the following form link
3. Applicant should provide all the information that is requested in the application form.
4. Applicant should make sure to carry both photocopies and originals of all the documents that are needed for completing this procedure.
5. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Applicant must attach both photocopies and originals of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form before submitting it at the office.
7. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
8. If all these procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the license will be provided within 1 month.
9. If there is no information regarding the license is provided within 1 month, the applicant can visit the office to know the status of their application.

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Required Documents

• Completed Application Form Link
• ID Proof – National ID/Passport/Driving License
• Audio Visual License copy
• Synopsis of the film
• List of all types of equipment
• List of crew members
• Passport copies
• Company profile
• Recommendation/endorsement letter from the company
• Letter from Local Counterpart/Travel Agent
• Curriculum Vitae
• Synopsis of the film

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Culture Arts and Sports,
Postal Address: P.O. Box 25, Dodoma, Tanzania Mji wa Serikali, Mtumba
Hotline: +255 262 322 129
Fax No: +255 262 322 128
Email Address: [email protected]
Contact link
Location link

Eligibility

• Any individuals in Tanzania who are willing to film in Tanzania are eligible.

Fees

• Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Validity

• Filming permit or license is valid for 5 years.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is 1 month.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, 
myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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is displayed.
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'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

Instructions

• Applicant should follow all the instructions provided by the concerned authorities for completing this procedure.
• Applicant should make sure to complete the application form before submitting it at the office.

Required Information

• Name of the Applicant
• Surname
• Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Passport No
• Date and Place of Issue of Passport
• Marital Status
• Profession
• Home Organization represented
• Address
• Phone
• Email
• Fax
• Address/Reference while in Tanzania
• Details about Purpose and Duration of Visit
• Details about last visit to Tanzania (if any)
• Declaration
• Signature of the Applicant
• Comment by nearest Tanzanian Diplomatic Mission

Need for the Document

• Governments grant filmmaking licences to authorise the production of motion movies. Every state and city has a council or office that handles filming permissions of some kind. Location scouting includes the process of acquiring film permissions, which are often the duty of the location manager. Prior to the shooting, permits are given that include information on the site, date, time, people, equipment, special effects, actions, and stunts.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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