Filming in Oslo
The City of Oslo is aiming to be a film friendly city. Shooting film (EXT) within the region of Oslo will in some cases require a permit. We offer assistance in finding the right authority or landowner, and guidance for best practices in applications and execution of a film shoot.
Permits & applications
Shooting film (EXT) within the region of Oslo will in cases where the production needs to hold/ block traffic (transport or pedestrians) require a permit. We offer assistance in finding the right authority or landowner, and guidance for best practices in applications and execution of a film shoot.
For drone pilots, special permits needs to be obtained – please follow link for more info
Drone
If you are requiering drone services, you are responsible for ensuring that the drone operator has the necessary competence to carry out the mission. If the mission requires flying over or close to people, it might not be possible in the ‘open’ category, and the operator will need to hold operational authorization in the ‘specific’ category.
If you have any questions, please contact the CAA Norway: postmottak@caa.no or call + 47 75 58 50 00 (Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 to 14:00).
List of organisations registered as drone operators at flydrone.no.
The register does not yet show what category (open or specific) the organisation can operate within. Listing is voluntary, so an organisation might be registered as a drone operator even if it is not presented in the list.
Visa
Crew and cast members from from the European Union working in Norway do not require a visa, while non-EU members need a residence permit, previously called a work permit.
For more information, including a complete list of VISA exempt countries, please visit the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.
Life in Oslo
The City of Oslo has general information about grocery stores, opening hours and online marketplaces, getting around in Oslo by public and private transport, possibilities for outdoor activities and emergency services: https://www.oslo.kommune.no/english/welcome-to-oslo/life-in-oslo/
The official travel guide to Oslo lists local activities, resturants, accomodation and more: https://www.visitoslo.com/en/
Diversity and inclusion
Oslo is a city where all inhabitants have the right to live safe lives as full and free citizens. Discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender expression is not legal in Norway.
Covid-19 measures
There are currently no COVID regulations in place effective film production. The travel-restrictions upon entry into Norway have been lifted. The same rules as prior to the corona pandemic now apply.
Additional info
Guidelines for an infection protection plan for audiovisual productions:
National Production Guide.
Advise and regulations for the city of Oslo:
City of Oslo: Advise and regulations
Information and advice about the coronavirus situation from Norwegian authorities:
National advise and regulations