Permit for filming and photography in protected areas

Who Needs to Apply?

You must apply for a permit if your project involves:

• Filming within protected areas, including national parks (Note: Þingvellir National Park issues its own permits)

• Photography within protected areas, including national parks (Note: Þingvellir National Park issues its own permits)

What You Need to Know

• Applications must be submitted by the applicant themselves (not via a proxy).

• You may not begin the project or any preparations until a permit has been granted.

• Processing time is up to 15 working days from the date all required documents are received.

• If the project takes place within the Mývatn and Laxá conservation area, processing may take up to 30 days.

Fees

• Fees are charged according to the current fee schedule.

• If the review exceeds the base fee, an hourly rate will be charged for additional work.

• Applications submitted within 5 working days before the project may incur an extra fee equivalent to 2 hours of expert work.

What You Need to Prepare

• Type of project (filming or photography)

• Project date

• Detailed project description

• Information about equipment, drones, props, and materials

• Details on how equipment will be transported to the site (if applicable)

• Map or aerial photo showing the exact project location

Please Note

• The Environment Agency does not issue permits to restrict public access to areas due to projects — such permissions must be obtained from the landowner, police, and/or the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration, as applicable.

• Permits from municipalities and landowners may be required depending on the location.