Permits take around two months, sometimes less. Here is how to plan a 2027 shoot in Papua New Guinea, step by step.
If you are planning to film in PNG in 2027, the time to start is now. We are already in contact with many productions for next year, and the reason is simple: permits take time.
Step 1: Define the project
Talk to us as early as possible about your story, your locations and your dates. Even an outline is enough to start.
Step 2: Apply for permits immediately
This is the most important step. Obtaining the necessary permits and authorisations takes around two months, sometimes just one when the file is complete and well prepared. The sooner the applications are filed, the safer your schedule. Every step is detailed in our complete guide to filming permits. (See also: Filming in PNG in 2026: which visa does your crew need? and Flying a drone in Papua New Guinea.)
Step 3: Plan the details
Once the permits are in place, we prepare every step in detail: domestic flights and charters, logistics on the ground, and hotel bookings where needed.
In short
- Start talking about your 2027 project now.
- Permits take around two months: file them first.
- Detailed logistics come once permits are secured.
Planning a 2027 shoot?
Tell us about your project: the first call is free.