New Rules and Fees for Photo and Video Filming in Georgia’s Protected Areas Have Been Introduced
An effective permitting system for photo and video filming in protected areas will support both nature conservation and the promotion and sustainable development of protected areas.
The new system takes into account Georgia’s specific context as well as international best practices. The Agency considers both commercial interests and the critical need for environmental protection in the process.
Revenue generated from issued permits will be used for the maintenance and development of protected areas, infrastructure improvement, and enhancing the quality of visitor services.
Photo and video filming in protected areas, including drone filming, is classified into the following main categories and is subject to corresponding regulations:
1. Small-scale commercial filming
2. Large-scale commercial filming
3. Non-commercial filming, including:
3.1 Social, educational, scientific, and other non-commercial filming
3.2 Planned coverage of news and thematic reports
3.3 State and/or public-purpose filming
To obtain permission for photo/video filming in Georgia’s protected areas, applicants are required to submit the relevant application form (Annex 4) and provide all requested information in full.
Detailed information on filming categories and applicable fees is available in the attached documents:
• Annex 1 – Rules and fees for small-scale commercial filming permits
• Annex 2 – Rules and fees for large-scale commercial filming permits
• Annex 3 – Rules for non-commercial filming permits
• Annex 4 – Photo/Video Filming Application Form