How to apply for a photography and video shooting permit as an agent.

This article guides agents in applying for and paying for a photography and video shooting permit on the user's behalf. This service allows Rwandan and foreign production companies and individuals to shoot in public for documentaries and fiction films. This permit does not exempt the filming crew from necessary formalities when requested by local authorities on the field, including the need for authorizations related to drones and special equipment. The service is provided by the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA). 

The application processing time is 4 days,, and the price depends on the applicant's citizenship and the project duration, as shown below.

Prerequisites:

• Rwandans should have Rwandan ID.

• Foreigners should have a passport number 

• Conditional attachment changes depending on the applicant’s citizenship.

• Applicants should have a valid phone number, email address, or both. 

Follow these simple steps to apply for a photography and video shooting permit as an agent:

1. Visit the Irembo platform at www.irembo.gov.rw  and log in to your agent account.

2. Click the "new application" icon to start a new application.

3. under Media, click on Application for Photography and Video Shooting Permit.

4. Click on Apply. 

5. Fill in the applicant details. The applicant's details will be retrieved and displayed on the right side of the page. (*: means mandatory information). 

6.  Upload the right attachment and click next to proceed. Attachments depend on the applicant's citizenship.

Required attachments for Rwandans: 

Required attachments for foreigners:

7. Verify that the information is true, enter a phone number and/or email address, check the verification box, and click Submit.

8. A billing number/ID (88….) will be generated. Click pay.

9. Applicants choose the mode of payment: offline (MTN, Airtel, or BK) or online (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express). For more information about payment modes, click here.