FILMING IN SWEDEN

Filming with a camera on your shoulder, in a public place, without disturbing the public by, for example, setting down equipment, setting up lights, etc., does not require a permit. But when you film in a public place and need to inform the public, set down equipment, lay rails, reserve parking spaces, etc., you need a permit. This is statutory. If you are filming on private land, not a public place, you need the land or property owner's permission.

In a public place, permission is needed from both the police and the landowner. The landowner can, for example, be a municipality, state or private. If the landowner is the City of Stockholm or another municipality, the application is made via the police. The police will then forward the application. But if the landowner is private, the production needs to apply for separate permits, on its own. It is therefore always important that we contact the land or property owner before applying for permission.

It is the police's permit department that handles the handling and must receive the complete application. The police in turn contact the parties concerned who make a statement and it is the police who announce whether the application is approved or rejected and why. If the landowner is private, we need to contact and obtain permission from them separately.

Stockholm, both the region and the city of Stockholm, have a stated ambition to be film-friendly. This applies, for example, to authorities in the region and the city, regionally owned and municipal companies and more. The region and the city work for more accessibility and clarity towards film productions. This does not mean that filming is free. There are costs that must be covered.

If you’re unsure about the procedure we always help you sort out all the dos and don’ts.