Guide for obtaining permits to film in Lanzarote
The type of permits needed will depend on the island locations included in the work plan. The exact permit needed will depend on the competent authority in each location. These include Cabildo, National Parks, Department of Ecological Transition of the Government of the Canary Islands, Directorate General of Traffic, Department of Environment of the Cabildo de Lanzarote, Town Councils and municipal offices, etc., and will depend on which body is responsible for the management and authorisation of the use of these areas (beaches, natural areas, roads, heritage buildings, public buildings or infrastructures, private properties, etc.).
A digital signature is needed to submit applications to the digital office, and this requires a number identifying you as a resident in Spain. If you do not have a digital signature, we recommend that you contact a production services agency based in Lanzarote that can help to speed up the process.
Any planned filming with drones will require further permits in addition to those required for filming in order to comply with the requirements established by AESA and by the competent administration, depending on the location of the site in question and especially if it is within a protected area or within the domains of Timanfaya NP.
Protected areas and natural environments
Public places, infraestructures and heritage sites
Additional permits