Ministry of Culture & Tourism Filming Permits
End-to-end handling of ministry applications for foreign productions, museums and archaeological sites.
Foreign productions filming in Türkiye must obtain a filming permit from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, General Directorate of Cinema. Shoots at museums, archaeological sites and protected areas also need separate ministry approval — even for local productions. We prepare the synopsis, crew list, location and schedule in the format the ministry expects, track the application and answer any follow-up requests on your behalf.
Estimated lead time: Typically 3–6 weeks (varies by project)
What's included
- —Foreign production filming permit application
- —Museum and archaeological site approvals
- —Script/synopsis translation and adaptation
- —Application tracking and official correspondence
- —Coordination with ministry representatives
Required documents
- —Production company details and letter of authority
- —Synopsis or script (with Turkish translation)
- —Crew and cast list (with passport details)
- —Location list and shooting schedule
- —Equipment list
Process
- 1.Project analysis and permit map
- 2.Document preparation and translation
- 3.Official application to the ministry
- 4.Responding to follow-up requests
- 5.Approval and on-set coordination
Frequently asked questions
+Do foreign productions need a filming permit in Türkiye?
Yes. Foreign productions must obtain permission from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, General Directorate of Cinema, before filming. The application is usually filed through a local production partner or consultant.
+Is a separate permit needed to film in a museum?
Yes. Museum and archaeological site shoots need separate approval from the relevant directorate, independent of the general filming permit, and usually involve a fee.
Which permits does your project need?
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