Regulations

According to index 47/98/M of October 26, 1998, the producer or director of any feature film, documentary film, or advertisement that are of the nature described below must apply to the Cultural Institute of the Macao SAR government for permission to film in Macao at least twenty days in advance of the intended filming date:

1. Films that are about Macao or use Macao as background;
2. Films that require scenes to be shot on public streets, and/or employ explosives, firearms, or special effects.

However, the following types of films may be exempted from the requirement to obtain a permit:

1. Films directed and produced by public departments or organizations;
2. In the case of broadcast media, filming for the purpose of news programs.