Requirements for filming in Rwanda?

Requirements for filming in Rwanda?  Filming In Rwanda just like any other filming destination requires a Rwanda Filming Permit Often Press Accreditation issued in form of Media Card that allows foreign film crews, Journalists (Company employed or Freelance) to carry on with any activities of Filming In Rwanda. The process and procedures for applying for Filming permits In Rwanda (Press Accreditations & other relevant Permissions) can be tiresome without the help of a professional Film Crew Fixer Company like Eco Film Fixers. All Rwanda Filming Permits are issued by the Rwanda Media Council-a body mandated by the Rwanda government to oversee all issuance of valid Filming permits to Film in Rwanda.

Requirements for filming in Rwanda are as follows, securing the filming permits, media accreditation, kit customs & visas. You are in a right place and Eco Film fixers will help you fix all the required services for you to have a successful shoot in Rwanda.

How to process media accreditation in Rwanda

It is mandatory to have a media card/pass issued by the Rwanda Film Office when filming in Rwanda. Press accreditation is needed by both international and local film makers and journalists planning to film in Rwanda. Rwanda press accreditation permits are valid for a given period and you are advised to request for one depending on the duration of your shoot. Rwanda press cards are applied for online but should you meet any challenge, Eco Film Fixers a Reliable film fixer in Rwanda Kigali will come in handy to assist where necessary. Please contact us.

Location filming permits in Rwanda

Apart from press accreditation cards in Rwanda, filmmakers need to apply for location filming permits to be allowed to film. Each location has different requirements for shooting documentaries in Rwanda. All you need to do is to let us know where and what you will be filming and Eco Film Fixers will advise the cost and process of acquiring such filming permits.

Kit customs clearance

Rwanda does not have enough filming equipment and as such Eco Film Fixers advises that you bring you own kit and our clearing agent will assist in creating a non-refundable bond at a small fee to have your filming equipment allowed into Rwanda without charging you import tax. Processing a bond for your equipment takes 2-3 working days and the cost will depend on the total value of your kit. Nevertheless, it is always 10% and not more. Please send us your kit list indicating type of each equipment, serial number and value in Dollars. This will be forwarded to our clearing agent to establish the cost to be incurred. On arrival, our clearing agent will be waiting for you at the entry point/Airport to assist with immigration and clearing your equipment. He will also be with you when flying out of Rwanda to make sure that this bond is cancelled. For more information and clarification, kindly contact us.

Other Requirements for filming in Rwanda?

Rwanda Press Accreditation

After securing the Rwanda Filming permits for filming in Rwanda, all film crew members must have press Accreditation from the Rwanda Film office. For you to get the press accreditation in Rwanda you will be required to fill in the Rwanda Press Accreditation Application Form (Which we normally send to you) with all details and then attached the following;

• Official letter requesting for accreditation addressed to the Executive Secretary
• Two coloured passport size photographs
• A copy of your passport
• A copy of visa expect for those who come from countries that benefit from the Rwanda Visa Waiver For example From the East African Community member states, USA, COMESA Member states among others contact us here for more details
• A copy of a press card from your country of origin
• A receipt of Payment from Rwanda Revenue Authority
• List of Filming equipment and kits to be used during your shoot

On top of this, we will need a letter from the filming company detailing who they are, why they are filming, where they will be filming and details of crew members on this shoot. We will attach this letter to all details provided and send them to Rwanda Media High Council for press accreditation. This takes 2-3 working days for the press accreditation cards to be ready.

For you to secure the Rwanda Press Accreditation you are required to pay as follows to Rwanda Revenue Authority depending on the length of your shoot in Rwanda;

• $30 Press Accreditation Card valid for 01 to 15 days
• $50 Press Accreditation Card valid for 15 days to 30 days
• $100 Press Accreditation Card valid for 1 to 3 months
• $200 Press Accreditation Card valid for 3 to 6 months
• $300 Press Accreditation Card valid for 6 months to 1 year

Kindly note the rates above are used as a guide and these change from time to time. Contact us here for up-to-date rates

Rwanda Visa Advice

You will need to purchase the tourist or Business visa for you to get into Rwanda for Filming. Many film crews prefer obtaining their visas before they come to Rwanda but visas can be obtained easily upon arrival at any entry point and in this case Kigali International Airport upon paying either USD30.00 for Tourist Visa you will be able to get it immediately. Those who come from countries that benefit from the Rwanda Visa Waiver For example From the East African Community member states, USA, COMESA Member states among others don’t need to pay for the Visa and they will be cleared upon arrival at any point of entry into Rwanda contact us here for more details.

Rwanda Vehicle Hire Services

Eco film fixers organizes transport for film crews depending on their interest, budget and the nature of roads in such selected locations they are filming in Rwanda. For rough terrains, like in National Parks, we recommend Customized 4×4 Land Cruisers which costs from USD200-250 per vehicle per day with Driver/Fixer or 4×4 Safari Vans from USD200 per Van per day with driver/Fixer. For us to estimate how much it will cost in terms of fuel, we will need to look at your filming schedule to establish mileage and distance to be travelled. We also organize both charter and schedule air transport for those that need to fly in order to reduce on the number of hours.

Accommodation in Kigali City

Accommodation options to stay in during filming in Kigali City range from Budget, mid-range to luxury options. You will choose what to stay in depending on your interests and budget. Lodge options include Five to Five Hotel, 2000 Downtown Hotel, Chez Lando and Kigali Marriott Hotel among others. Contact us here for reservation and booking details.

Why use Eco film fixers to film in Rwanda.

Eco film fixers is a local fixer company, we assist filming companies and Production agencies in Uganda and East Africa as a whole we have done this for the last 8 years. We handle all fixer services required with our professional team of local fixers and driver guides. We have all relevant connections with other service providers and government agencies in Rwanda to make sure that accreditation and filming permits are processed in the shortest time possible. Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know the Requirements for filming in Rwanda?