Filming in Nicaragua

Hiring a fixer in Nicaragua

Hiring a fixer in Nicaragua will prove helpful throughout the development of your project in the country. Our local fixers will be servicing you from the moment you arrive up until the wrap-up. Filming in Nicaragua implies taking care of film permits, finding the right locations to shoot, the logistics around the production, and other services and products. Fixer Nicaragua is eager to help you with everything regarding media production, regardless of the type of production you are doing in our country.

Visa for Nicaragua

Depending on your country of origin, you may or may not require a visa to enter Nicaragua for work. For the crews coming from the US, for example, short-term visits do not require you to apply for a visa. UK residents can stay in Nicaragua for up to 3 months without a visa. Filming in Nicaragua can therefore be done without getting a visa, yet the right way to approach the issue is to verify the visa requirements based on your nationality.

Film Permits in Nicaragua

Ask your fixer in Nicaragua about whether you have to apply for film permits or not. In general, you can shoot your b-rolls in public areas without permits while in the country. The areas that do require a permit are usually in the spectrum of national parks, protected areas, or governmental locations. Permits are also required for productions that stretch over longer periods, or those needing exclusive use of public areas.

Special equipment renting info

When it comes to drones in Nicaragua, at the time they are completely banned from civil usage. Regarding any other type of gear you might need while in the country, should you run short of any, ask your film fixer for help. Our fixers are in constant contact with the local equipment stores in the country. Thanks to their experience, you will always pay the correct local prices for any purchase that you make.

Cultural facts

And while we are talking about regulations in the country, such as sorting out your film permits in Nicaragua, here are some of the cultural norms you and your crew should get familiar with. In Nicaragua, refusing food or anything else another person gives you is considered extremely rude. Simply take it and dispose of it later if you don’t want it. Also, Nicaraguans live by the notion that “Hay más tiempo que vida”, or “There’s more time than life”, which is self-explanatory.

Weather when filming in Nicaragua

Nicaragua is located in Central America, enjoying a tropical climate with hot temperatures all year round. There is a rainy season though, from May to October, so it is common to avoid this period for optimal filming conditions. Heavy storms are also common during this period. From November to April, Nicaragua is going through the hot and dry season. This is the right way to come for filming in Nicaragua, regardless of where you shoot in the country.

Tax rebate in Nicaragua

A lot of international destinations offer a type of tax incentive to filming crews travelling to work within their borders. This is not currently the case with Nicaragua. At the time there are no tax rebates for filming crews coming to the country for shooting. Have your fixer in Nicaragua get in touch with the national filming authorities at the time of your visit for clarifications. Tax incentive laws are always subject to change.

Conclusion on filming in Nicaragua

Filming in the country of Nicaragua is made easier when you have the right type of help by your side. Your fixer in Nicaragua will help you with everything regarding media production. We will assist you with getting your film permits, sorting out accommodation and transportation for your crew, finding the right locations to film, and so on.

Having us by your side will prove helpful throughout the production, from the moment you start shooting up until the wrap-up. If you are ready to come to Nicaragua to film, let us know. Send Fixer Nicaragua an email, explaining the means of your project. After a careful read, one of our team representatives will get back to you with a response.

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