Apply for a Photography/Filming
Permit in Sharjah
Permit Types & Fees
*Certain locations in Sharjah may require additional fees.
1,000Who Can Apply
Government
Entities
Official government filming projects
Media
Agencies
News and media production companies
Production &
Photography Companies
Professional production services
Individuals
Students & Content Creators
Required
Documents
- Valid trade license.
- Detailed photography/filming presentation.
- Emirates Media Council’s script approval (for movies or TV series).
- Copies of crew members’ passports.
- Copy of the approvals of the authorities responsible of the locations.
- Detailed photography/filming presentation.
- Government assignment letter for outsourcing to a private company.
- Copies of crew members’ passports.
- Copy of the approvals of the authorities responsible of the locations.
Sharjah Media Council approves the content of aerial filming permits, while the final procedures should be completed with the Department of Civil Aviation – Sharjah
