Are you shooting a film, an advertisement, a student film or other? If your filming takes place in the Brussels-Capital Region (19 municipalities), here are the steps to follow:
Apply for a permit in 3 simple steps
Step 1
Fill in all fields of this application form electronically. Send it as soon as possible to the following email address: tournage@visit.brussels
Please note: Brussels is comprised of 19 municipalities or bouroughs. Each one has its own regulations in terms of filming. Hence, we ask you to meet the regulations set by the municipalities of your choice as well as the deadlines (i.e. between 15 and 50 working days before the start date for shooting, depending on the regulations, also see table below).
Step 2
We will process your request as soon as possible.
Step 3
For your application to be complete, you will also need to send us the following compulsory attachments (indicating your ID/application reference in the subject of your email):
- Presentation file, synopsis and/or note of intent
- Copy of civil liability or professional insurance
- COVID Protocol
- Site plans and/or location photos
- Bilingual information draft for local residents (available here)
- The waiver letter if your shooting takes place in the municipality of Saint-Gilles (available here)
To improve the quality of the information and the processing of your application, it is important to:
- Meet the deadlines that will be mentioned at all stages of your application. In addition, your application must be submitted in good time, meeting the deadlines required by each municipality (see table at the end of this page).
- Avoid changing your application(s) once submitted.
- Fill in each field on the form correctly and accurately.