Filming

Filming

Temporary importation of equipment This generally takes long to process and its best you contact us or the Uganda Communications Commission  well in advance for assistance.

In Uganda, the following are the general guidelines for filming crews.

In order to bring in equipment, you will require a TEMPORARY IMPORT valid for 3 months.

This can be extended/renewed for another 3 months should you wish.

The 3 months period has to be secured by a SECURITY BOND.

The clearing Agents based at the Entebbe International Airport have BOND facilities and will only be happy to help you at a fee.

In order to avoid delays on arrival, you are advised to fax or e-mail your details, equipment and value to your CONTACT in Uganda, 7 days to your actual arrival date.

The CONTACT will get a Clearing Agent who will prepare a Customs Bill of Entry which will facilitate your temporary import of equipment.

And on exit, the appointed Clearing and Forwarding Agents will need to be notified on your date and flight connection to enable him process re-export documents.

Remember there is no duty charged by Uganda Revenue Authority. There is merely a fee due to the Clearing Agent and which is negotiable depending on the equipment value.
For general television or commercial tourism-related filming, filmers will need to be cleared by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the Communications Commission and they will be required to pay applicable fees. For specific questions, please contact us.