Do you need a permit to film or photograph in India?
Film commissions
Film Facilitation Office
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's office for foreign productions: apply online with the script for national permission (USD 225 fee), usually granted within about three weeks.
Sources: Film Facilitation Office: step-by-step guide · Film Facilitation Office: FAQs
Rules
Foreign productions apply through the Film Facilitation Office, set up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting as a single-window clearance point for filming permissions (feature films, TV/web shows and series, reality shows). Apply online at ffo.gov.in.
Sources: Embassy of India: Film Facilitation Office invites film producers
Checked against the official source on October 6, 2026.
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Last verified October 6, 2026 by Terrell Groggins. Rules change: check the official source before you shoot or post. This is not legal advice.