Do you need a permit to photograph in Congo? Yes!
Do you need a permit to film in Congo? Yes!If you plan to photograph in Kinshasa, Brazzaville or other parts of Congo, you will need to be very subtle as people don’t like to be photographed. It is also illegal to take pictures of governmental buildings and structures, and it is not always clear what that is. For those who come on a photography trip to Congo, especially if you plan to publish your work, you need a permit to photograph in Congo! 

If you are planning to produce a film or a documentary or to work as a journalist when you go to Congo, you also will need a permit.

If you are planning to shoot on the streets where there are a lot of people around, it is vital to have a fixer and a police officer. We can help you out with getting the permits for photographing or filming in Congo-Kinshasa and Congo-Brazzaville; help you with choosing your locations and subject; and everything else related to your production/documentary such as a fixer, transportation, security, location and even models.

We have years of experience in producing short films, documentaries and photographs all over the Congo and have even done several projects for the government. As we work closely with the Ministry of Tourism we can be of much assistance. If you are looking for fashion models or if you want to photograph the sapeurs we can arrange this for you.

Please, send us an e-mail with your request and we’ll help you set it up. Serious enquiries only!!