Authorization for photographing / filming in Cyprus

There is no restriction in regard to photographing / filming people, shops etc. in Cyprus, as long as you get permission from the competent authority/person. However, bear in mind that if you are planning to photograph / film within the Larnaka and Pafos International airports, the Larnaka and Limassol ports and the military zones, including the demarcation line, or photograph / film antiquities or photograph / film from the air or under the sea, you will need to obtain authorization from the following authorities: 

•  Archaeological sites: Authorization is needed from the Department of Antiquities.
• Military zones, including the demarcation line: Authorization is needed, well in advance, from the Ministry of Defense. Specific dates, times and locations are necessary. Some locations are prohibited.
• By air: Authorization is needed from the Department of Civil Aviation.
• Underwater: Authorization depends on the location (i.e. ports, archaeological sites).

Please note that the designated entry points into the Republic are the Larnaka and Pafos airports and the Larnaka and Limassol ports  

• For photographing / filming inside the Larnaka and Pafos airports you should make prior contact with the managing company HERMES Airports (info@hermesairports.com). 
• For photographing / filming inside the Larnaka port you should contact the managing company KITION OCEAN HOLDINGS (info@kitionoceanholdings.com).
• For photographing / filming inside the Limassol port you should contact the managing companies DP World Limassol (info@dpworldlimassol.com ) και EUROGATE.

If you want to ship / bring with you your filming equipment, you are advised to contact the Customs and Excise Department ( Email: headquarters@customs.mof.gov.cy, Tel.: + 357 22601713).

If permission was to be requested for photographing / filming in other private or public places, it is highly recommended that you cooperate with a Cypriot production company, which can facilitate the whole process on your behalf. You can visit the website of the Cyprus Directors' Association for more information: https://cyprusdirectors.com/