Services · Filming Permit
Filming permit in Indonesia
Applying for a filming or photographic shooting permit in Indonesia is one of our core services. Completion time varies, but most permits complete in as short as ~2 weeks. Start the procedure at least one month before your shooting date.
General procedure
As short as ~2 weeks
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Contact the embassy
Submit required documents to the Indonesian Embassy in your country; they forward to Indonesia's Film Research and Development office, cc the Ministry of Culture and Education. ~5 working days.
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Jakarta processing
Applications are decided every Thursday; you're notified via email. ~5 working days to 2 weeks.
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Visa & permit issued
Embassy issues your journalist visa; send us the scan and we process production permits on our side.
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Location permits
We visit each chosen location to acquire permits, including special police requirements where needed. Timing depends on how many locations are on your list.
Obligations: journalist purposes
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Submit one copy of your proposed article/report to the Indonesian government.
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Obey all regulations of the Indonesian government and respect local customs and cultures.
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Submit a full-length report to the Indonesian government after your work is completed.
Obligations: film/video shooting permit
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Comply with laws and regulations of the Republic of Indonesia.
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Report arrival to the Directorate of Press and Information Service in Jakarta to obtain press cards and a shooting briefing.
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Report to the Provincial/Regional Information Service, which appoints a liaison officer.
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Shoot in accordance with the approved script/synopsis, schedule and locations.
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Refrain from filming sacred rituals, forbidden objects or restricted areas.
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Re-export all shooting equipment at your expense upon completion.
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Submit one released copy of the film/video to the Indonesian government via the embassy.
Some National Parks require an additional SIMAKSI permit from the Ministry of Forestry. Online filming permit applications are available through the Indonesian embassies in Los Angeles, Paris and London. See the Ministry of Foreign Affairs directory for others.