Bridging International Filmmakers with Government Liaison Desks in Nepal
Founded to eliminate regulatory ambiguity for foreign feature films, documentaries, TV networks, and commercial productions shooting across Nepal.
Navigating Nepal’s permit routes with clarity & speed
Filming in Nepal often involves multiple regulatory bodies—from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to National Park conservation departments, Civil Aviation for drone flights, and Customs for temporary gear imports.
Without local document preparation, foreign crews frequently face avoidable delays, missing credentials, or incomplete application packets. Film Permits Nepal operates as a dedicated advisory and liaison desk in Kathmandu, auditing application packets before they reach any official desk.
How our Kathmandu desk operates
Primary Source Control
We verify requirements against official government gazettes, ministry gazettes, and active administrative notices rather than memory.
Dedicated Local Liaison
Every production is paired with a named Kathmandu coordinator who handles document review and ministry communication.
Pre-Submission Audit
We inspect crew credentials, synopsis letters, equipment lists, and location letters to flag document gaps early.
Encrypted Document Vault
Passport scans, press cards, and confidential treatment scripts are stored securely with signed expiring access links.
Permit coordination across all filming categories
National Film Permit
Main shooting authorization from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting for foreign crews.
National Parks & Wildlife
Department of National Parks clearances for Chitwan, Sagarmatha, Annapurna, and Bardia.
Restricted Border Regions
Special Ministry of Home Affairs clearances for Upper Mustang, Manaslu, Dolpo, and Kanchenjunga.
Drone Aerial Clearances
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) and Ministry permits for aerial drone filming.
Planning a filming expedition in Nepal?
Send your production details for an express document audit. Our Kathmandu desk is ready to assist your team.