Filming Procedures

The Royal Film Commission – Jordan provides comprehensive support for filmmakers, offering:

• Detailed and timely information about filming in Jordan.
• Assistance with obtaining necessary permits.
• Expert location scouting across the country's diverse landscapes.
• Support with customs clearance for technical equipment.
• Access to a Production Directory featuring skilled local crew and talent at competitive rates.
• Facilitation of access to production services, facilities, and equipment.
• Coordination and liaison with private and public sector entities to ensure smooth production processes.

For Local Productions:
Download the required forms, complete them electronically, and email them to [email protected]

For Foreign Productions:
All foreign productions are required to partner with a local production services company or a local fixer to film in Jordan. Once the necessary application forms are submitted, our Production Services department will facilitate your project by issuing an official facilitation letter within three working days for filming at public locations. (Please check the time frame for other locations and requirements below:)

Download the necessary forms:

• Production form 
• Synopsis form 
• Cast & Crew form 
• Locations form 
• Production Safety Guideline
• Amman Governate Activities Form

Scouting

The Royal Film Commission supports scouting locations by:

• Securing access to desired locations.
• Providing information about the locations.
• Help with the scout itinerary.
• Connecting productions with local Location Managers.
• Matching locations according to the breakdown of the script or reference pictures.

The production services department will facilitate your scout after you submit the needed application. To arrange for a scout please contact us at [email protected]

Carry your equipment

If you need to bring handheld equipment from abroad, you are kindly requested to fill:

• The equipment agreement form
• Equipment list form
• Equipment pledge.

* Carrying your luggage & handheld equipment is applicable for non-Jordanians only, and not applicable for double nationals (Jordanians & Jordanian residents in any other country.)

Ship your equipment

Temporary Entry:
This includes all identifiable filming equipment and accessories with serial numbers, such as cameras, sound equipment, and other non-consumable items. The temporary entry is valid for up to 3 months, with the possibility of extending for an additional 3 months.

For temporary entry shipments, the following documents are required:

• Invoice and/or packing list for the shipped items/equipment, with Arabic translation and descriptions.
• Separate invoices and packing lists for temporary entry and exemption entry items.
• Air Waybill (AWB) for the shipped items/equipment.

Exemption Entry:
This covers all consumable filming supplies, such as office supplies, wardrobe, fabrics, makeup, and other consumable items.

Important Notes:

• The production company or team must appoint a shipping and clearance company to handle the customs procedures in coordination with the Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC).
• Separate invoices and/or packing lists must be provided for temporary entry and exemption entry, with all items translated and described in Arabic.
• Only the remaining consumable items need to be re-exported.

Shipment Address:
Shipments must be addressed to the Royal Film Commission – Jordan at the following address:

The Royal Film Commission – Jordan
1st Circle, Jabal Amman, 7 Omar Bin Al Khattab Street
Amman, Jordan
Tel: +962 6 4642266
Fax: +962 6 4642299
Email: [email protected]
P.O. Box 811991, Amman 11181, Jordan

Please download and complete Military and Law Enforcement Support form keeping in mind that it takes a minimum of 14 working days to obtain approval.

Using Drone in Jordan

the Jordanian Army will assign a representative to handle the drone upon arrival till departure, and during drone usage day/s, which requires the production to cover the transportation, accommodation (outside Amman), and F&B for the representative.

An agreement needs to be signed between the production and the Military Media Department upon the drone’s arrival to Jordan, depending on the number of flying dates mentioned in the application, the accumulated amounts should be paid in advance when signing the agreement.

Cost of using Drone in Jordan

• 1000 JOD (around 1410 US$) deposit fee that will be refundable when leaving Jordan, should be paid to the airport customs department.
• 500 JOD (around 705 US$) as customs registration fees that must be paid to the airport customs department.
• 150 JOD (around 211 US$) per day for drone usage, should be paid to the Military Media Department.

To know more about requesting a three-months visa from the Directorate of Residence and Borders, or the nationalities that can apply for this visa services and applications submission procedure CLICK HERE, then click on Electronic Visa.