We are registered with Film London under companies with Indian Production Experience and with regional screen agencies to provide services to film producers. UK Film Productions can provide a range of services including location manager and arrange public liability insurance for your filming in the UK. We can supply all the relevant documentation for your visa, providing you follow the UK Immigration Requirements to obtain visas for your group. Please see below some guidelines taken from the British High Commission website. For further information, please contact your local British Embassy:     FILM GROUPS UK IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS Film actors, producers, directors and technicians employed by an overseas firm may qualify for a visa which allows them to work in the UK without a work permit, provided they are coming for location sequences only. This is a concession outside the UK’s Immigration Rules intended to benefit those shooting for overseas / international productions. In order to qualify for a visa, the onus is on the applicant to satisfy the Visa Officer (and the legal standard is ‘on the balance of probabilities’) that s/he is: i. Able to maintain and accommodate themselves; and ii. Intends to leave the United Kingdom at the end of the film shoot; and iii. Does not wish to seek alternative employment other than that of the specific film shoot. and can demonstrate that the film is: iv. A genuine international production, with most of the filming taking place outside the UK; and v. That all crew members will be working on location sequences only in the UK and not in sound or recording studios or similar. WORK PERMITS * It may be appropriate to apply for a work permit if: * A significant amount of filming is taking place in the UK; and / or * You / crewmembers wish to spend more time and perform other activities, including using a recording studio, in the UK. * Work permits are issued by Work Permits (UK), part of the Immigration and Nationality Directorate (IND) at the Home Office. Visit their website at www.workingintheuk.gov.uk * Once the work permit has been issued, the person wishing to go the UK will need to apply for a UK visa. For further information on how to do this, and the immigration requirements for work permit holders, please visit www.ukinindia.com. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS In assessing visa applications, it helps the Visa Officer make his/her decision if the applicant produces comprehensive supporting documents. These could include: General information: * A signed contract, with exact details of the job specification (please avoid using ‘artiste’, but give details of the job) and remuneration; * In order to be satisfied that the majority of the filming is taking place outside the UK, it helps the Visa Officer to see at least a provisional filming schedule, which it is reasonable to expect to be in place well before any planned trip to the UK begins. * Evidence of communication with the regional screen agency where filming will take place; * Evidence of permission in the UK for the shoot to take place at the selected location, and of the duration of the shoot; * Evidence to show where the sound & recording work will be undertaken, in order that the Visa Officer can be satisfied that it will not be done in the UK. Applicant’s personal employment history: * Evidence of previous employment, either in the form of references, photographs, industry ID cards, media clippings, etc. Applicant’s educational qualifications: * If an applicant has relevant technical qualifications, e.g. as a cinematographer, electrician etc, then it is helpful to see evidence of this. Applicant’s personal financial situation: * We acknowledge that many people in the film industry effectively work on a freelance basis, and that the company is covering all expenses. But the Immigration Rules make it clear that the applicant has to satisfy the Visa Officer that s/he meets the appropriate requirements (i – iii above). * To assess this, it is helpful for the Visa Officer to see evidence of each applicant’s personal circumstances, such as bank statements, evidence of income (preferably over a long-term period), fixed deposits, property details etc. ENQUIRIES * If you have any questions about the visa process, please e-mail at bombay.visaenquiries@fco.gov.ukand ensure that the e-mail is titled ‘Film groups’, so that it can be passed on to the right people. * If your enquiry relates to work permits, please visit www.workingintheuk.gov.uk or e-mail at wpcustomers@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk. You can also contact the Sports & Entertainment Team by e-mailing them at ents.workpermits@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk, or by phone on +44 114 274 3303.