Filming Eligibility
The following applicants must download and complete the below forms:
- Broadcasters
- Publication Houses
Timeframe
Permit applications must be submitted a minimum of seven (7) business days prior to the first filming day. Our working week is Sunday through Thursday from 08:00AM to 04:30PM.
Required Documents
Production Company must submit the following documents and fees along with your completed permit application:
- Valid UAE Production Trade License
- Valid Passport and Visa Copies of Crew Members involved in the aerial filming only
- Commissioning letter issued by the Client in favor of the Production Company
- English
, Arabic - No Objection Certificate issued by location owners
- Script, Storyboard or Synopsis
- Provide preferred filming location in google map, example
- Registration of Drone with DCAA
- Registration card of the drone operator
- Documents proving the international drone operator had training
- 500 AED* Processing Fee
- Location filming fees
- DFTC Application Form
- Ministry of Defense Form
Ministry of Defense
- Payment must be done at Ministry of Defense office located in Al Seef Road behind British Embassy map
- Contact details: +971 4 3532222.
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority
- DFTC filming permit
- Ministry of Defense approval
- To apply for DCAA NOC, visit their website DCAA
- Email: info@dcaa.gov.ae
- Contact details: 800 83222
For more information, feel free to contact through info@filmdubai.gov.ae or +971 4 360 2022